Protection Assistant - Concern Worldwide

 Job Title:                                          Protection Assistant

Location:                                          Şanlıurfa, Turkey

Reporting line     :                            Program officer

Supervisory Responsibility:             No

Contract Length:                             Until 31.12.2023

 

Job Purpose: The Protection Assistant will be part of a community center team based in Haliliye (Şanlıurfa, Turkey). Under the supervision of the Program Officer, the assistant will provide tailored services to the refugee community, undertake outreach and household visits. S/he will be working in Concern community center and will play a key role in organizing and facilitating community based protection activities based on the activities’ requirements.

 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct identification, assessment and registration of vulnerable cases based on the criteria set;
• Prepare intervention plans for cases following detailed assessment;
• Provide case follow-up until cases can responsibly and appropriately be closed;
• Support the program officer in updating information on services available and protection actors;
• Regular reporting on challenges and updates on the field regarding programme implementation and beneficiaries;
• Conduct household assessments;
• Supporting in implementing activities on mental Health and Psychosocial Support (PSS) services information dissemination and referrals;
• Working on protection assessments, identification of persons with specific needs, referrals, case processing, and provision of assistance through a special needs fund (SNF); 
• Conducting rapid needs’ assessments as required;
• Identify the most vulnerable program participants by making home visits and outreach activities.

 

Beneficiary Accountability

• Work with relevant colleagues to ensure that the Complaints and Response Mechanism (CRM) is functional and accessible, that feedback and complaints are welcomed and addressed;
• Work with relevant colleagues to ensure that information about CRM, safeguarding and expected staff behaviour is disseminated among programme participants and communities;
• Actively promote meaningful community participation and consultation at all stages of the project cycle (planning, implementation, M&E);
• Any other tasks agreed with the management.

 

Required Qualifications, Education & Experience

• University degree with at least 2 year experience in a similar position.
• High school diploma with at least 3 years experience in a similar position, or a university degree with 2 year experience in similar fields
• Strong command of spoken Arabic and Turkish/English is essential

 

We would also like:

• Experience implementing protection and education sector activities in Turkey
• Good organisation and reporting skills
• To adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct
• Ability to deal with sensitive cases
• Strong communication skills
• Readiness to travel to other districts, on daily basis sometimes if needed, to implement the project
• Positive attitude and flexibility, team player, and willingness to learn

 

The expected competencies include

• Invites and acts on affirming and adjusting feedback from others.
• Promotes gender equality, challenging the reinforcement of negative gender stereotypes within the workplace.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• States logically with clearly articulated points and recommendations.
• Works in an organized manner and meet required quality and timelines

 

If you feel that your qualifications and experience match our requirements, and you share a commitment to Concern’s values, please click Concern Kariyer and create your resume to apply for the role. Please note that applications received other than the online portal will not be considered. If you encounter technical problems submitting your application online, please use the contact form on job portal.

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview;

•  Please note that both CV and Cover letter should be in English;
•  Application Closing Date: 30/05/2023
•  Due to the urgency of the position, Concern will conduct interviews on a rolling basis and may select a candidate before the closure of this position.

 

Equal opportunities: Concern values diversity in the workplace and is a committed equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of gender, race, family or marital status, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, disability, class, caste or religion. Since this is a community center based position, candidates who are currently living in                                                                                                                              District are strongly encouraged to apply.

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