Job Title: Protection Officer – IRC Uganda Jobs 2022
Organization: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Duty Station: Kyegegwa, Uganda
Reports to: Protection Manager
Directly supervises: Community volunteers / translators
International Rescue Committee (IRC) Profile
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. At work today in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities, we improve outcomes in the areas of health, safety, economic wellbeing, education, and power.
Job Summary
The objective of this response is to respond to the urgent life-saving needs of the refugee community while supporting and protecting them from further risk of violence and experiencing violence and harm. The Protection Officer will ensure that vulnerable persons, including women, elderly and children, have access to essential basic needs including clothing, core relief items and Nonfood items as well as hygiene materials, thereby increasing their safety and dignity; and that timely and quality referrals for health and other urgent needs are made based on individual informed consents while following the clients’ wishes.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Provide psychological first aid (PFA) and basic psychosocial support to vulnerable individuals including other clients that seek support
- Support in the establishment of information and support Desks to receive and address various complaints/concerns from the persons of concerns.
- Conduct information and awareness sessions on available services and how these can be accessed
- Distribute core relief items and Nonfood items for vulnerable households
- Identify Persons with Specific Needs (PSNs) with critical needs and support them to access timely and quality services
- Establish referral linkages (health, legal, MHPSS, child protection etc) and ensure timely referrals are made.
- Participate in various meetings to advocate and remind partners of humanitarian principles and commitment for risk mitigation for the vulnerable individuals/population.
- Collaborate with community structures and or communities to identify and recruit community volunteers to support implementation.
- Compile and submit daily and weekly updates to the team leader
- Any other duties that might arise based on the changing context and client needs.
Minimum Qualifications for IRC Uganda Jobs 2022
- University degree in social sciences (i.e. sociology, psychology, gender studies, law, human rights, etc.).
- At least 2 years of experience in working in the social sector, particularly working with refugee and IDP populations.
- Experience working in humanitarian responses targeting vulnerable individuals including women and girls.
- Experience conducting participatory trainings on women’s protection and empowerment.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills and ability to present ideas effectively, in both oral and written form.
- Ability to communicate sensitively and without judgment; good diplomatic and persuasion skills.
- Ability to use good judgment when making decisions and to take accountability for decisions made.
- Emotional maturity and stability to resolve conflicts in non-violent way and maintain appropriate boundaries.
- Good interpersonal skills including ability to gain trust and build relationships.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks; proven self-initiative and problem-solving abilities.
- High standard of spoken and written English.
- Good computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, and Power Point.
- Be able to work in a stressful setting and adapt quickly to changing environments.
How To Apply for IRC Uganda Jobs 2022
All interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications through the link below.
Deadline: August 14th 2022
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