03 COMMUNITY-BASED PROTECTION OFFICER

RECRUITMENT NOTICE 03 COMMUNITY-BASED PROTECTION OFFICER IDENTIFICATION 1 Job Title: Community-based Protection Officer Reports to: Project Manager Duty station Donga-Mantung /Lebialem /Manyu Type of contract Fixed Term Availability: 15 March 2026 Main objective and tasks Under the direct supervision of the Protection Activity Manager, and with technical support and collaboration with the Protection Technical Referent, the Community-Based Protection Officer will be responsible for the management and implementation of community-based protection activities across projects, including close monitoring and follow-up of activities, gathering of data and evidence-based information to inform program development and adaptation. The position will play a crucial role in supporting the roll out of INTERSOS Community-Based Protection Guidelines, guaranteeing adequate support and guidance to projects’ staff, reporting on quality and impact of community-based protection activities, and will be responsible for supervision of outreach workers and volunteers in the communities. Tasks: Coordination and external representation •Establish and maintain collaborative relations with relevant stakeholders working in targeted communities, and ensure linkages are made across existing community-based structures and others as needed to maximize impact. •Proactively participate in relevant working groups and coordination meetings related to community-based protection and promote INTERSOS positioning and values on working with communities on protection. Supervision and follow-up •Lead on development of capacity building material, as needed and requested by communities, ensuring they are context appropriate and in line with community plans. •Develop Awareness material based on local culture and traditions on topics identified through Protection Risk Analysis done with the community. •Identify and map existing community groups and CBOs and support the Project Manager in identifying the most suitable partnerships. •Ensure good relationships with partner CBOs and be responsible for their capacity building. •Serve as Focal point for CBOs and Community groups/ Committees on Community Led Initiatives and ensure the initiatives are delivered in accordance with the Protection principles and internal SOPs. •Ensure outreach workers/volunteers are trained on Safeguarding, PSEA and conduct regular refresher trainings as needed. •Conduct regular field monitoring of activities within communities, ensuring process is in line with agreed community partnerships. •Lead the formation of Community Based Protection Networks / Committee’s and work with the Protection Project Referent to build Capacity for them. •Provide regular technical feedback and advise to the Protection Technical Referent, highlighting on gaps, challenges, best practices and lessons learned of community-based protection activities to inform programming •Establish feedback mechanisms with communities, ensuring participation and inclusion of all groups. •Provide support to the teams on the organization of the work and monitor and evaluate the achievement. •In collaboration with the Project Manager, participate in the development of the operational strategy for all field work on Community-Based Protection, including community mobilization. •Coordinates payment procedures, including documentation and reporting to ensure accountability to the donor and the organization. •With the support of the Project Manager, ensures the administrative compliance of activities to the authorities at the operational level and organizes the appropriate follow-up of any outstanding or ongoing issues