Protection Monitoring Officer

Position: Protection Monitoring Officer

Type: Full-time/Fixed-Term Contract 

Location: South & North Gaza, Palestine 

Salary: ILS 110,508 per year 

Duration: 7 months

Reporting to: Protection Manager

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) is a leading UK charity dedicated to improving the health and dignity of Palestinians affected by conflict, occupation, and displacement. With a focus on the occupied Palestinian territory and Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, we provide vital health and medical care to those in need, particularly in crisis zones like Gaza. As part of our commitment to meeting the growing needs of the communities we serve, we're expanding our team.

About the Role

MAP is seeking a Protection Monitoring Officer to support the monitoring of protection issues within communities where MAP operates. The Officer will be responsible for gathering accurate and timely data on protection risks through interviews, focus group discussions, and field observations, while following MAP’s protocols and ethical standards. They will identify and report urgent protection concerns, refer vulnerable individuals to appropriate services, and help map available service providers in the area. The Officer will work closely with MAP programme teams to ensure protection principles are integrated into all activities and will assist in raising awareness and supporting protection-related trainings when needed. 

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The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Social Sciences or a related field and have several years of relevant experience in the protection sector, preferably in humanitarian settings. They will demonstrate strong knowledge of international protection standards and have hands-on experience conducting community-based protection work, including key informant interviews and focus group discussions. Familiarity with standard protection monitoring tools, data collection, and reporting is essential. The candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills in both Arabic and English. A strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, and MAP’s values is required.

Please visit the application link to find the detailed job description. 

MAP has a zero-tolerance policy with regard to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by MAP‘s personnel against the people they serve. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is the responsibility of everyone, and all selected candidates will be required to comply with MAP's PSEA Policy at all times. Selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks against their past behaviour related to sexual exploitation and abuse, and may be required to provide additional information further on in the selection process. 

We offer a well-rounded benefits package that’s designed to ensure our employees feel supported and valued, both professionally and personally.

Please send your CV and a cover letter using the application link and apply using the “apply now function”. Your cover letter should explain how you meet the essential and desirable position requirements and why you feel you would be a suitable candidate for the role of Community Health Worker.

**NB: MAP reserves the right to close this advert before the confirmed closing date when we are in receipt of sufficient applications.        

**We would therefore advise interested applicants to apply as early as possible. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to respond to every application. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the deadline, then you have not been successful in shortlisting