Job Description

About SDF:

The Sustainable Development Foundation (SDF) is a non-governmental, voluntary, independent organization established in March 2015, officially registered at the Ministry of Social Affairs as per license (99/307). SDF has been present in Yemen, it has experience implementing emergency child protection and education responses, including women and youth empowerment. SDF has experience in handling large grants from international donors, such as UNDP, UNHCR, WFP, OCHA, WHO, SCI and ZOA. SDF has excellent national-level relations and has experience in coordinating with both national and international NGOs. It has offices, staff and community-based committees in Hajjah, Sana'a, Marib, Ibb, Hudidah, Dhamar, Almahweet, Al-Bayda’a, and Hadramout as well as solid experiences engaging with local communities from whom it gained acceptance and with whom it has collaborated in the past. In addition to that, SDF creates livelihood opportunities and community-based protection.

• Posted vacancy: Protection Monitors
• Location: Al-Dala'a
• Employer: Sustainable Development Foundation (SDF) – Yemen.
• Doner: ZOA
• Position Type: Full-time contract.
• Position reporting to: Project Manager.
• Starting Date: ASAP.
• Post date: Mar 16th, 2025
• Closing date: Mar 22th, 2025

Job Purpose:

The Protection Monitors are responsible for conducting comprehensive needs assessments and protection monitoring activities in the Qa'atabah district of Al-Dala'a Gov. This role involves identifying vulnerable individuals and households, mapping available services, and ensuring accurate documentation of protection-related information. The officer will actively engage with communities through Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), Community Assessments (CAs), and house-to-house visits to gather critical data and raise awareness about protection issues and available services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct needs assessments through Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), Community Assessments (CAs), and house-to-house visits in Qa'atabah district of Al-Dala'a Gov.
• Gather and document protection-related information using standardized assessment forms.
• Identify vulnerable individuals and households requiring protection services.
• Map existing services available to beneficiaries in the target areas.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all protection monitoring activities.
• Identify potential cases requiring case management services during community outreach and monitoring activities.
• Refer identified cases to relevant services (e.g., legal aid, psychosocial support, medical care) according to established referral pathways.
• Maintain a referral log and track the outcomes of referrals.
• Compile and analyze data collected during protection monitoring activities.
• Prepare regular reports on protection needs, trends, and incidents observed in the field.
• Contribute to the development of protection briefs and advocacy materials.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community members, local authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Raise awareness within communities about protection issues and available services.
• Participate in community meetings and other relevant forums.    
• Collaborate closely with other members of the protection team, including case workers and legal officers.
• Coordinate with other humanitarian actors and local authorities operating in the target areas.
• Participate in relevant coordination meetings and forums.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree any related field or High School with at least 2 years of practical experience in case management preferably with NGOs, protection assessment and data collection.
• Knowledge of referrals mechanisms.
• Knowledge of center-based approach and community-based approach
• Proficiency in MS Office software is essential (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• High diplomacy, cultural sensitivity and security awareness
• Strong communication skills
• Strong sense of neutrality
• Attention to activity tracking detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work
• independently and cooperatively with team members is required.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well in a multidisciplinary is essential.
• Excellent data analytical skills and interpretation.

Professional Standards: The SDF workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in SDF Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equity. In accordance with these values, the SDF operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation, and Combating Trafficking in Persons.