Re; Advertisement Community Based Protection officers – Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Kismayo. Bosaso, Garowe, Galkayo in Somalia /Somaliland

About TOFI.

Together for Inclusion (TOFI) is a International non-profit Organization, with largest programmes in East Africa region. TOFI implements a large range of projects together with donors and key national stakeholders to assist countries and communities to successfully emerge from conflict Using a human rights framework, TOFI will be among the INGOs with the largest presence in Somalia, with country-wide programmes implemented through field offices in Somalia /Somaliland, Puntland, Hiran Region, Gedo Region, Bay Region and Banadir Region TOFI Somalia operations focus mainly on people who are affected by displacement, including refugees, internally displaced, and migrant.

Overall purpose

The purpose of this post is to provide day to day coordination of prevention activities and other related activities in Somalia In collaboration with the Protection Coordinator, the Community based Protection Officer – GBV will be responsible for supervising effective protection services, including needs assessments, protection monitoring and gender-based violence prevention activities (EMAP, SASA! Community participation, Awareness Outreaches, Mentorship, capacity building activities) in line with the project. S/he will work and liaise closely with the GBVIMS Data Assistant/MEAL Officer, Protection Assistants, Protection Officer (PSS), Psychosocial Counsellors, livelihood staff on documentation and integration of program activities as per the donor requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Designing, planning & implementation of anti-SGBV and other protection activities

• Contribute to designing of relevant and appropriate strategies, concept notes and proposals for GBV P&R
• Act as focal point for the identification and referral of Extremely Vulnerable Individuals and People with Specific Protection Needs for adequate assistance according to the relevant protection partners.
• Working closely with and referring to the response team individual protection cases, including maintaining strict protocols for confidentiality and consent, for appropriate support.
• Contribute to the establishment/maintenance of a referral pathway, respectful of the confidentiality principle and SOPs.
• Building the capacities of partners, staff and beneficiaries by ensuring capacity-building planning, localized protection working group meetings and facilitation of their training sessions.
• Supervise and coordinate the organization and successful implementation/tracking of SGBV prevention activities on SCOPE and Budget i.e community-based sensitization activities, social mobilization, life-skills and awareness raising activities, working with education partners to ensure schools act as are alternative protection spaces devoid of PSEA with special emphasis on extremely vulnerable individuals and GBV survivors, with the aim of improving their psychosocial well-being.
• Ensure – through the assistants, clear weekly and monthly work plans – protection monitoring, field assessments, community-based activities, especially outreach and awareness raising activities, are carried out in a timely, effective, quality and technically sound manner.
• In collaboration with the MEAL staff, Supervise the conduct of individual interviews and facilitate participatory protection assessments – applying the Age, Gender and Diversity approach – to fully understand the displaced population in its diversity, their protection concerns and priorities, and the resources available to them.
• Monitors and ensures that the prevention activities are implemented on scope and budget with quality.

Project Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning including Report Writing & Documentation

• Support the collection of information/data about vulnerability, protection needs and concerns of the targeted population.
• Ensure that the above-described protection information gathering, sharing and filing are done in accordance with agreed information management system that adheres to the data protection and information sharing policies in place
• Conduct follow-up monitoring sessions to ensure that needs have been met in an appropriate manner and beneficiary have the opportunity to provide feedback on the assistance received.
• Ensure dissemination of clear and reliable information on service provision and other preselected key topics to beneficiaries.
• Supervises proper utilization of data generated from the assessments and analysis to inform the GBV prevention activities within the camp and host community
• Keep a database of the number of beneficiaries per activity in each location, disaggregated by age, gender and diversity.
• Prepares and submit annual DIPs, and all relevant reports to the Protection Coordinator on agreed schedules.
• Develop annual DIPs, procurement plans and & ensure timely procurement of sector items, appropriate inventory of all items in the sector & NFIs distributed disaggregated by age gender
• Ensures proper documentation of all project activities including case studies, human-interest stories, sector operation plans/work plans & reviews
• Provide verbal and written feedback to supervisor on progress, lesson learnt, achievements, gaps, issues and problems emanating from project implementation plus proposed innovative ideas to improve the program.

Staff Supervision

• Provide supervision and mentorship to the Protection Assistants and incentive workers to ensure effective implementation of the project cycle.
• Conduct continuous performance objective setting and evaluation for Protection Assistants to ensure growth and development in work
• Conduct weekly work planning together with field team

Coordination and Networking

• Liaise with relevant government actors and partner staff as well as service providers in order to foster effective collaboration and encourage national interest and ownership in protection of refugees and other persons of concerns
• Maintain and promote a positive image of TOFI and its activities by explaining what TOFI is doing and why TOFI operates in that way.
• Develop and maintain positive and professional working relationship with other agencies including community leaders and structures
• Ensure that the monthly GBV/CP working group meetings take place as planned with the participation of all agencies, community leaders & GBV Steering committee.
• Represent TOFI in all relevant interagency collaborative meetings and initiatives
• Adhere to upholding the Core Humanitarian Standards for Quality and Accountability in Humanitarian work and mainstreaming the standards in day to day project implementation work.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Protection Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, Health, community and or Gender Development)
• Minimum of 4 years of work experience within the field of protection, sexual and gender-based violence programming, social work;
• Training on GBViE, IASC, EMAP, SASA and other EBIs will be an added advantage.
• Experience working communities within the refugee camp set up in accordance with DRC Dadaab Programme and Protection Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs, CHS CoC)
• Experience in implementing behaviours change communication and community mobilization strategies such as SASA! EMAP, Peer to Peer/life skills/mentorship Community Based Protection and protection monitoring activities.
• Experience in working with people from diverse background and cultures;
• Clear understanding of Core Humanitarian Standards for Quality and Accountability in humanitarian work (CHS);
• Experience with capacity building of staff, and in convening and facilitating trainings and workshops
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills (English) Good analytical and strategic planning skills.

Conditions

Contract: 1 Year with the possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance. Salary and other conditions are offered by TOFI ’s Terms of Employment; Employment band Non-Management F

Availability: 1st June 2025

Duty station: This positions is based in Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Bosaso, Garowe, Galkayo , Kismayo, Country Office Mogadishu – Somalia

Reporting Line: Country Protection Coordinator

Providing equal opportunities, we are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At TOFI we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Promoting high standards: TOFI ’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP, and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct about TOFI’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. TOFI conducts thorough background checks as part of the recruitment process.