PROTECTION MONITOR

Relates to:
Protection Monitor Team Leader
Duty Station: Kumba,Mamfe, Boyo, Fako
Type of contract:
Fixed-term contract
Availability:
ASAP

Missions and Responsibilities
General objective
S/he is responsible for the collection of protection data and for the overall monitoring of the protection context in the assigned area. Contribute to the design of methodology and analysis and liaise directly with affected communities.
S/he identifies individuals at risk through household level assessments or individual interviews and provides them with orientation on available services or refers those with specific protection concerns as required.

Specific tasks:
• Conduct protection monitoring activities at household and community level using different quantitative and qualitative tools
• Identify key informants and household surveys in the community to involve in regular protection monitoring activities through semi-structured or unstructured interviews (KIIs) (HH).
• Facilitate Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) amongst community members on selected topics to better understand the causes and consequences of identified risks
• Monitor and report protection concern and trends, new population displacements and movements in the areas of operations
• Report to the Protection Monitor Team Leader any serious protection incidents or immediate protection concern identified within target communities
• Identify individual cases with protection concerns during data collection for referral to internal services or specialized agencies
• Verify collected information on protection risks as well as availability and access to services through direct observation of the area
• Support the Protection Monitor Team Leader in reporting qualitative and quantitative data and information
• Map main service providers in the area of intervention and identify and report gaps in the availability of services and quality of service provision
• Carry out all tasks respecting key protection principles including but not limited to: do no harm, non-discrimination, confidentiality, accountability and need-to-know principles
Support sensitization, information dissemination and awareness raising activities.
Job Requirements
Education
▪ University degree in social sciences or related field e.g. Social Work, Psychology or equivalent is an asset
▪ Training in humanitarian protection thematics such as community-based protection, survival centered-case management, PSEA, GBV and Child protection will be an asset.

Experience
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a humanitarian context, in an association, NGO or INGO, with at least 1 year of field work experience in the NW or SW regions during the context of crisis
• Experience working and / or collaborating on a UNCHR project would be an asset
• Working experience with Intersos within the year 2025
• Previous working experience with IDPs, refugees and returnees
Language
• Fluency in both written and oral formal English
• Strong redactional skills in English
• Capacity to make strong oral and written presentations and to express and elaborate on ideas.
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Fluency in Pidgin English

Knowledge
Skills / Attitudes
● Strong knowledge of international protection in the humanitarian context
● Strong knowledge in other protection areas (i.e. case management, psychosocial support activities etc.)
● Strong redactional and reporting skills
● Respect and non-discriminatory attitude, empathy.
● Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team
● Essential computer skills
● Commitment to the principles of INTERSOS

HOW TO APPLY ? 
Send your CV and Cover Letter in PDF format by following the link below:
https://forms.gle/sfuEpih4j68nNWFz9 
The deadline for submitting applications is 21/01/2026 at 5 p.m.