JOB TITLE: Protection Assistant (1)
LOCATION: Abyan Governorate, Zinjibar and Lawder Districts
REPORT TO: Project Manager 
STATUS OF CONTRACT: 9 Months
ANNOUNCEMENT CLOSING DATE: 25/06/2025

ABOUT FMF:

The Field Medical Foundation (FMF) has been operating in Yemen for since 2012 during even the most dangerous peak of the conflict in the region. Our staff of dedicated professionals and passionate volunteers are the helping hand that delivers aid from local and/or international partners to those who require it the most, in a country that was already suffering before the war. Today we have helped humanitarian aid reach the hands of more than 9 million vulnerable people in Yemen to help them not only to survive but also to rebuild their lives. We aim to provide a comprehensive approach to providing aid through interventions, which is why we work in almost all sectors of international emergency relief.
*FMF provides work environment which is free of sexual exploitation and abuse, discrimination, and all forms of harassment and abuse of the foundation.
*We undertake rigorous procedures to ensure that only people suitable to work with children and adults’ beneficiaries are allowed to join our organization so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children and adults’ beneficiaries from abuse.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Protection Assistant supervises the Psychologist, CP and GBV social workers, in addition to the protection monitors and provides technical guidance with close guidance and support from the FMF Protection team leader. S/He ensures the quality of case files (case management audits on a weekly basis), protection monitoring and supervises referrals (internal and external).

POSITION DESCRIPTION/ KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the overall qualitative and timely implementation and report of the protection activities in area of responsibility.
• Lead and supervise Protection Monitors, Psychologists, and Social Workers to implement protection assessments and protection monitoring activities.
• With the guidance of Protection Team Leader, undertake training and coaching on the job for the mobile protection teams on various protection-related topics.
• With direct guidance from Project Manager and Data Management staff, provide capacity building on the use of smart data collection tools to staff.
• Ensure regular internal meetings with all filed staff in order to organize and plan activities, listen to staff feedback, inform them of ongoing activities or changes, and track project indicators.
• Attend any coordination meetings at AoR's level, and share minutes of meetings with Project Manager and Protection Team Leader. 
• Closely coordinate with local authorities to assure smooth implementation of activities.
• Follow HR procedures for all field staff, provide training to staff on procedures and their role to attain full understanding of the project activities and objectives, and ensure timely submission of documentation to HR and leave management.
• Share monthly/weekly movement plans or missions, and coordinate the field teams' movements on the ground and ensure cost effective use of available resources.
• Ensure smooth communication and coordination with local authorities and community leaders and other humanitarian actors on the ground.    
• Provide ongoing oversight, leadership, and guidance to the staff teams to ensure that the projects meet high-quality and best practice standards and prioritize the safety and security of beneficiaries and staff.
• Strengthen and ensure communication among the protection field team, ensuring that there is an overall link between the different project components. 
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

• A high school or any other relevant subject or any related field.
• 2 years of experience working with NGOs, particularly in the protection sector.
• Experience in supervising field staff in challenging situations, carrying out professional team management, and providing capacity-building and training
• Strong experience working in protection in a humanitarian/recovery, complex and volatile contexts.
• Strong understanding of humanitarian principles and protection guidelines, and familiarity with case management principles, standards and procedures.
• Experience in mainstreaming protection concepts within a humanitarian operation.
• Strong organization, collaboration, representation and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of the area of responsibility and understanding of local communities and customary rules.
• Excellent observation, analytical and report writing skills.
• Prior experience in working and/or coordinating with other humanitarian organizations.
• Native Arabic and strong English skills are essential.
• Strong knowledge and skills of computer and prior experience working with smart data collection tools such as KOBO.
• Readiness to commit and adhere to the values, mission and vision of FMF.
• Be available for regular trainings provided by FMF and support in identifying staff training needs.
• Respect confidentiality of data and information.
• Attention to details and ability to communicate professionally and effectively - practical and problem-solver.
• Able to ensure quality delivery in stressful environment, punctuality and respect for rules and procedures, and to adhere to deadlines.
• Ability to deal with heavy work pressure.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.