Protection Volunteer

Scope of Work:

With technical support from the Protection Mainstreaming Officer, the protection volunteer worker will assist implementation of IRC’s protection interventions in Lodwar and surrounding host communities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and receive referrals of persons at heightened risk.
• Assess risk and support clients in understanding risks relevant to their situation.
• Provide information to individuals and families about their rights and entitlements, including what services are available.
• Work with identified individuals and families to develop and implement an action plan in accordance with their needs, capacities, and goals.
• Conduct interviews to assess the needs of individuals and families.

Data and Reporting

• Ensure complete and updated documentation related to each individual case.
• Manage, file and store data, ensuring the confidentiality of the information collected.
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly work plans.

Coordination

• Contribute to the maintenance of an up-to date service mapping of the service providers.
•  Advocate on behalf of clients to access services and support clients to effectively represent their views, needs and capacities in all meetings affecting them.