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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. For more information, visit our Arabic website, http://www.msf-me.org. MSF is looking for a:

PROTECTION OFFICER

Fixed Term contract (3 months renewable, starting December 2022) in Zuwara

MAIN PURPOSE

The Protection Officer works under the supervision of the Protection Activity Manager. The Protection Officer is responsible for the provision of protection-related assistance and support to persons in need including Libyans and non-Libyans in the context of MSF activities. These include protection activities in urban areas, detention centers, OPD consultations and/or disembarkation, or in the context of referrals to health facilities.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

Identify and assess requests for assistance of vulnerable individuals and groups, as well as asylum-seekers in need of registration with UNHCR, and ensure appropriate protection responses, including the provision of protection counselling, referrals, case management services, shelter/housing, food security and appropriate follow-up.
Monitor and report on protection issues and trends identified in the
Work closely with interdisciplinary team (Medical, Mental Health, Advocacy) to ensure referrals and follow-up are effective and that protection needs of MSF patients are holistically
Identify protection needs and vulnerabilities through individual protection
Respond to the beneficiary’s protection needs, according to the scope of the project, through protection counselling (country information, asylum system, access to available solutions) and referrals to other protection actors, in order to actively contribute to the improvement of their quality of
Follow-up with beneficiaries to ensure that services are provided (visits, phone calls)
Undertake comprehensive case management, maintaining updated electronic database records for each identified case, keeping notes of all casework activities, providing draft reports as Keep records, statistics, and files updated
Monitor and regularly update information on new arrivals, facility conditions, presence of other NGOs, in order to guarantee coordination of services
Participate in the creation of any material needed for the activities of the protection team
Participate in weekly meetings with the Protection team and the Protection manager
Support awareness sessions, PSS activities, and general provision of services when needed Participate in regular trainings, and other project related

REQUIREMENTS

Education	A Bachelor’s degree in law, political sciences or social work is preferred, a Masters’ degrees or equivalent experience in a related field are also accepted
Experience	At least two years of experience working in a mixed migration context, with MSF or other NGOs
Languages	Fluent in both oral and written English and Arabic. Fluency in French is an asset.
Competencies	Ability to work under stress and to maintain calm under challenging circumstances Conscientious and meticulous record-keeping and report writing A positive attitude and sensitive manner when dealing with beneficiaries, including a range of interviewing skills for dealing with challenging scenarios.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications including CV, cover letter and scanned copy of diploma(s) should be sent as soon as possible to:

msff-westcoast-recruitment@paris.msf.org

Deadline for receiving applications: 10^th November 2022 at 5pm

*NOTE: only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a written test and/or interview.

MSF is an equal opportunity employer | All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to age, color, religion, gender or any other social status.

No monetary, goods or service offers, nor favoritism, will be tolerated in a recruiting process MSF reserves the right to refuse any candidate having benefited from such acts. Any illicit solicitations can be reported to the justice system.