Protection Officer, Buea, Cameroon

Protection Officer, Buea, Cameroon Organization: International Rescue Committee (IRC) Country: Cameroon Field location: Buea Office: IRC in Buea The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Context / Introduction to the IRC The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a non-political, non-profit, non-religious humanitarian organization serving refugees worldwide. The IRC implements programs to promote sustainable solutions for displaced persons, refugees, and host communities through health, sanitation, shelter, rehabilitation, and education projects. IRC has been serving refugees since 1933 and is present in 40 countries in Europe, Africa, and Asia, as well as through a resettlement support program in the United States. IRC is an organization committed to freedom, human dignity, and self-reliance. This commitment translates into well-planned resettlement assistance, global emergency aid, rehabilitation, and advocacy for refugees. IRC began operations in Cameroon in 2016 to respond to the growing concerns of people affected by Boko Haram-related violence in the Far North region of the country. Assistance to displaced populations extends throughout the Far North, particularly in Diamaré, Mayo Sava, Mayo Tsanaga, and Logone & Chari through the field office in Maroua. IRC implements programs to increase access to water and improve hygiene practices in vulnerable displaced and host communities, as well as cash transfer programs to enable economically disadvantaged families to meet basic needs and improve food security. This includes both education and child protection services to address children's learning and safety needs and priorities. IRC also offers protection programs to combat gender-based violence against women and girls and to support victims of human rights violations. Following the escalating crisis in the North-West and South-West regions of Cameroon, IRC expanded its operations in the South-West region in 2018 and in the North-West in 2019. IRC provides vital humanitarian assistance to internally displaced populations, with field bases in Mamfe and Bamenda. Job Overview / Summary Under the supervision of the protection project manager, the Protection Officer is responsible for overseeing and supervising the effective and high-quality implementation of protection interventions (GBV, PRoL and child protection) in the targeted sites in response to the current humanitarian crisis. He/she will oversee the proper implementation of protection activities (child protection, PRoL and GBV) in collaboration with the implementing partner and ensure that people in difficult situations (displaced persons, returnees, and vulnerable indigenous populations) in the intervention zones have equitable access to protection services, and that community protection structures receive adequate training to ensure continuity and adherence to the principle of protection through the implementing partner. He/she is responsible for ensuring/establishing the local relationships essential to enable acceptance and understanding of the intervention by the community and local authorities. The position will be based in Mamfe and requires a high level of dedication given the security context. Main responsibilities 1. Planning and implementation of protection activities including child and women protection activities in collaboration with IRC partners. In collaboration with implementing partners, ensure the planning of activities on a weekly and monthly basis; Actively participate in conducting protection needs assessments and identifying risks related to the protection of children and women; Implement psychosocial activities for children and adults in the various locations identified for the project; Conduct training and provide technical support to local actors in the field of protection (child and women's protection); Actively participate in identifying the technical needs of each sector for each partner. Develop a capacity-building plan for partners and monitor its implementation. Design and/or deliver formal training modules and/or provide support to trainers in different sectors. Be responsible for documentation and the effective distribution of documents produced at the end of training courses. Provide technical support to partners in the implementation of all project approaches (psychosocial support for children and adults, SAFE, Parenting, CBO, Girlshine, IDTR approaches, etc.). Ensure the distribution of dignity kits for vulnerable women and adolescents Support local actors in setting up mechanisms to prevent and respond to violence and abuse against children and women Provide training for local structures, including (CBO, protection committees, community leaders, and local chiefs, on topics covered by the project Ensure that community structures (CBO, protection committees, community leaders) carry out their tasks in relation to the project Organize workshops on the development of protection risk plans for women and children and support them Train community facilitators and partners on the SAFE, Girlshine, and Parenting approaches Monitor the implementation of SAFE, Girlshine, and Parenting sessions by partners. 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