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POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Protection Officer is responsible for leading and overseeing the implementation of protection, case management, psychosocial support (PSS), and social cohesion activities for returnees and vulnerable host community members outside of camp settings. Under the supervision of the Protection Coordinator, the Senior Protection Officer ensures high‑quality, conflict‑sensitive, and survivor‑centered programming aligned with Blumont’s Case Management System (CMS), Community Rehabilitation Plans (CRPs), and stabilization objectives.
The role provides technical leadership, supervises protection and PSS staff (including Social Counselors), coordinates closely with CP and GBV partners, and represents Blumont in relevant protection coordination mechanisms. The position plays a critical role in identifying and mitigating protection risks, strengthening community‑based protection structures, and supporting safe, dignified reintegration.
This is a local role; no expat benefits will be provided.
Supervisory level: Protection Coordinator
Program, Knowledge management and implementation
· Ensure that Blumont age, gender and diversity approach to protection is consistently applied through community-based protection methods.
· Lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of out‑of‑camp protection, PSS, and social cohesion activities in areas receiving returnees
· Ensure protection interventions align with Blumont’s CMS, reintegration methodology, and the technical approach outlined in the approved proposal.
· Oversee mobile protection and PSS teams delivering Psychological First Aid (PFA), group PSS, awareness sessions, and referrals.
· Ensure that program implementation is responsive to communities and partners and consistent with Blumonts’ relevant program guidelines, principles, values, quality standards and strategic plan.
· Support in developing\adapting Protection IEC materials, and M&E tools with the protection specialist.
· Ensure all interventions adhere to the global minimum standards, Do No Harm principles, and beneficiary accountability standards.
· Integrate community approaches, protection mainstreaming, gender sensitivity and capacity building into all activities as appropriate
· Develop activity work plans and manage day-to-day activity implementation related to protection.
· Keep track of gender and protection-related issues in NES and inform the team of changing vulnerabilities.
· Support the protection coordinator in developing technical materials, SOPs, capacity building, and tools.
· Prepare and submit the regular weekly, monthly and final reports based on validated information from the protection teams as well as capturing activities progress, lessons learned, success stories on the project as well as the general situation and community updates and needs
· Coordinating with supporting departments (Finance, HR, Supply chain, etc..) to ensure that the services are delivered timely as planned.
· Updating the project activities work plan regularly and sharing it with the respective supporting departments and parties. This includes submitting BOQs and following up with the supporting departments on the materials and actions needed.
· Ensure the program filing system is in place, adheres to internal and donor regulations and filing is regularly maintained.
· Maintain a safe and confidential record-keeping system and make sure referrals of cases are confidential, safe and in a timely manner.
Capacity development support to programme staff and partners
· In close Coordination with protection coordinator, lead all capacity development activities within the protection component.
· Provide training and refreshers to support the office staff's capacity building in the fields of protection, social cohesion GBV risk mitigation and integration, diversity and inclusion, and PSEAH.
· Support in developing training materials, modules, and material for sessions, oversight on whether staff are mainstreaming gender by appropriately applying the skills acquired through training, including planning, evaluative monitoring, and reporting.
· Support on‑the‑job learning for Social Counselors and case workers.
Representation and Coordination
· Coordinate the design, implementation, and evaluation of protection-related programming with partners.
· Coordinate closely with UN agencies, NGOs, local authorities, and service providers to ensure harmonized responses
· Contribute to joint assessments, information sharing, service mapping, and referral pathway updates
· As requested by the line manager, represent Blumont at the cluster and working group meetings and update protection gaps and service maps on a regular basis.
· Create and coordinate partnerships with local authorities, service providers, women’s organizations, and other stakeholders in target regions
Community Engagement & Accountability
· Ensure community‑based protection approaches are central to program implementation
· Support engagement with community committees, CRCs, and local structures to identify risks, concerns, and appropriate mitigation measures Ensure service maps, referral pathways, and feedback mechanisms are accessible and regularly updated
· Strengthen accountability to affected populations through clear complaints and feedback channels
People management
· Manage and supervise the project field staff in all implementation areas, providing them with regular support.
· Facilitating and conducting regular meetings with the field team to monitor the implementation and provide support to ensure adherence to protection of SOPs and minimum standards.
· Regular supervision of program progress and ensure that activities are technically sound and implemented in a timely, safe, and efficient manner, in accordance with the project work plan.
· Promote accountability, communicate expectations, and provide constructive feedback informally and formally via regular one-on-ones and performance reviews.
· Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
· Perform other duties, as required by the supervisor, protection manager and program director
Travel Requirements:
· Based in Hasakah with regular field travel to targeted sub‑districts and communities
· Ad‑hoc travel to other program areas as required
· 2-3 years of relevant experience in supporting the administrative and operational aspects of humanitarian programs desirable.
· Demonstrated ability to remotely manage teams
· Strong oral and written communication skills. Computer literate with abilities in Microsoft Office, Excel and preferably Smartsheet.
· Self-starter who works well without supervision.
· Experience working with returnees, displaced populations, or post‑camp contexts strongly preferred
· Fluency in written and spoken Arabic; working proficiency in written and spoken English is an asset
Please note: This role is contingent upon the execution of award. Hiring decisions and employment start dates are subject to funding availability.
SUCCESS FACTORS:
Project Management Skills: The ability to plan, monitor, and report on project progress, as well as manage budgets and timelines.
Communication and Coordination: Effective communication and coordination with various stakeholders, including team members, implementing partners, contractors, and community members.
Teamwork and Leadership: The ability to work collaboratively within a team, as well as leading and managing others, is necessary for achieving project goals.
Ethical Conduct: Adherence to humanitarian principles, codes of conduct, and ethical standards are essential for maintaining trust and integrity.
Commitment:
All role holders are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our code of business ethics, core values, anti-harassment policy, and PSEA policies.
Other Considerations:
• Candidates will be required to provide educational certification to Blumont’s satisfaction as a requirement for this role.
• Candidates from the local area are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are requested to fill out and attach the most updated Resume to the link below before 25 April 2026:
LINK: https://ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/single/whqUlOo1
Blumont is an equal-opportunity employer, values diversity in its workforce and continually strives to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates. Due to the large volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to respond to all applicants, therefore, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Blumont will review the applications on rolling basis and may close the advertisement before the deadline if the ideal candidate was found. One or more similar/different positions maybe filled in this recruitment activity depending on the applicants’ qualifications.
Blumont’s selection process will include rigorous background checks and all team members will be expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our core values, anti-harassment policy and PSEA policies