Job Description

• Job Title: Protection Officer
• Status:  Full-time.
• Duty Station:  Sana’a – AL-Hodeida – Raymah 
• Duration: 1 Year
• No. of Posts: 1

An Overview about ADO

Abs Development Organization for woman and Child (ADO) is a well-established national, humanitarian, developmental, non-profit and non-governmental organization, founded in August 1996 by a group of Yemeni girls to provide a better life for women, children, and youths. ADO has been operating in Yemen for more than 27 years with an outstanding coverage to the deprived rural areas located on the coast of Tehama and other various areas in Yemen aiming to get rid of poverty and infectious diseases. Since its inception, ADO has implemented over 213 developmental and humanitarian projects. According to ADO latest cumulative statistics, by end of the year 2021, a total of  6,695,412 people were benefited from these interventions. Consequently, the organization has established itself among the most effective civil society organizations in Yemen that are working on issues related to livelihood, health, education, and WASH supporting women, children, and youth. Operating from its Headquarter office in Sana’a, and through its branch offices in Al-Hodeidah, Hajjah, Abs, Raymah Taiz and Aden, ADO provides educational, health, livelihood and WASH services to urban and rural communities. As ADO believes that women are the essence of life, it has devoted all its activities and programs to empower and educate women who will lead to a modern and just state. ADO also believes that protecting and caring for children will result in a prosperous future; free from crime and terrorism. Furthermore, ADO believes that youth are the potential and driving force of any modern civil society.

Job objectives/ Scope:

 The Protection Officer's objectives include monitoring the crisis-affected population's safety, conducting service provider mapping, informing communities through discussions/interviews, referring urgent cases, ensuring confidentiality, and collaborating with team members for effective protection response

Reporting to: Protection Manager/ Project Manager

Supervised staff: Field monitors, protection field staff, and community-based protection structures provide reports to the Protection Officer for supervision and coordination

Duties and Responsibilities

1.    Monitoring and assessing the safety and security situation of individuals, communities, and facilities.
2.    Conducting mapping exercises to identify existing service providers and resources relevant to protection needs.
3.    Organizing and facilitating focus group discussions or individual interviews to gather information from affected populations.
4.    Providing accurate and timely information to communities regarding available services and resources.
5.    Referring urgent and high-risk cases to appropriate service providers or agencies for immediate assistance.
6.    Maintaining strict confidentiality of sensitive information obtained during the course of work.
7.    Collaborating closely with the Protection Manager, other Protection Officers, and relevant team members to ensure a coordinated and effective protection response.
8.    Contributing to the development and implementation of protection strategies, plans, and activities.
9.    Conducting regular patrols and monitoring of surveillance systems to detect and prevent security breaches.
10.    Documenting incidents, preparing reports, and maintaining accurate records of protection-related activities.
11.    Providing support and guidance to community-based protection structures or mechanisms.
12.    Conducting training and capacity-building activities for staff, volunteers, or community members on protection-related topics.
13.    Keeping abreast of relevant legal frameworks, policies, and best practices in protection and humanitarian response.
14.    Participating in coordination meetings, working groups, and other forums related to protection and security.
15.    Adhering to ADO policies, code of conduct, and ethical standards in all aspects of work.

Others:

• - Any other task requested by their supervisor for efficient program implementation.

Career Path/ Career Cluster: Program Management 

Experience and Qualifications  

Qualification and experience:

• - Bachelor of Arts or Science in Social Science, Law, Public Health, Humanities or other related field.
• - At least, three years of experience in humanitarian organizations.

Skills / Knowledge     

Required skills:

• - Strong ability to maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure; 
• - Proven experience working in a difficult environment; 
• - Fluency in English and Arabic Language
• - Computer skills
• - Good skill in using Microsoft Office applications (Word - Excel - PowerPoint - Arabic and English typing - emails).
• - Demonstrated understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients; 
• - Knowledge and experience with community outreach and mobilization; 
• - Positive and professional attitude, including ability to lead and work well in a team setting; 
• - Strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail: 
• - Excellent communication and writing skill; 
• - Orderly presentation of work.Note: Any skill that the employee does not have or that needs to be developed is covered by appropriate training courses required to carry out the work.

Gender: Female /Male 
Start Date: 15/03/2024