Job Description
JOB TITLE: Protection Worker (5)
LOCATION: Al Hudaydah Governorate, Hays and Al
Khawkha Districts
REPORT TO: Protection Assistant
ANNOUNCEMENT CLOSING DATE: 19/03/2026
ABOUT FMF:
FMF has been operating in Yemen for since 2012 during even the most dangerous
peak of the conflict in the region. Our staff of dedicated professionals and
passionate volunteers are the helping hand that delivers aid from local and/or
international partners to those who require it the most, in a country that was
already suffering before the war. Today we have helped humanitarian aid reach
the hands of more than 9 million vulnerable people in Yemen to help them not
only to survive but also to rebuild their lives. We aim to provide a
comprehensive approach to providing aid through interventions, which is why we
work in almost all sectors of international emergency relief.
FMF provides work environment which is free of sexual
exploitation and abuse, discrimination, and all forms of harassment and abuse
of the foundation.
We undertake rigorous procedures to ensure that only
people suitable to work with children and adults’ beneficiaries are allowed to
join our organization so our selection process, which includes rigorous
background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children and
adults’ beneficiaries from abuse.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Protection Monitor will undertake full protection monitoring activities at
household and community level in areas of intervention, to monitor the
protection concerns and needs of IDPs, returnees, and other conflict-affected
people in the host community. The incumbent will conduct monitoring using smart
tools to carry out household assessments, Protection Rapid Assessments, Focus
Group Discussion, Key Informant Interviews and other monitoring means.
POSITION KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Contribute
in the overall qualitative and timely implementation and report of the
protection monitoring activities in area of responsibility.
- Conduct
Daily Field Visits to for assessing the protection concerns and needs on
household and community levels.
- Along
with the Protection Assistant, and support the CBPNs with activities
implementation in the areas of intervention through monitoring the
mobilization of CBPNs, provide guidance to CPBNs members who are engaging
with communities to identify vulnerable families for assessments and
contact persons for KIIs and FGDs, referral of vulnerable individuals to
legal and PSS assistance, flagging out the protection issues in area of
intervention, and strengthening FMF’s relationship with IDP and host
community leaders and local actors through regular field visits with the
aim to maintain smooth access to targeted areas and persons.
- Support
the Protection Assistant in drafting monthly work plans for the field
visits to ensure field presence and carry out regular monitoring and
assessments, and document of all IDP sites in areas of intervention,
manage contact lists of sites and community focal points to ensure
extensive and thorough protection monitoring with good outreach to the IDP
community.
- Assure
to conduct rapid assessments in the field with the protection monitoring
teams to monitor the protection needs of newly IDPs, when needed and
requested, and draft weekly reports from protection teams on their field
visits through observation and findings.
- With
the guidance of Protection Assistant, undertake training and coaching on
the job for members of Community Based Protection Network on various
protection related topics.
- With
direct guidance from Protection Assistant and Information Management
staff, utilize smart tools for data collection ensuring precise and
accurate data collection, and timely uploaded on KoBo platform;
- Assist
the Protection Assistant to organize and plan activities, provide
feedback, inform them of ongoing activities or changes.
- Timely
flag out any challenges or constraints during field activities
implementation to the Protection Assistant and assist in suggesting
suitable solutions and mitigating measures proposed or to be implemented.
- Perform
any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- A high
school or any other relevant subject or any related field.
- 2
years of experience working with NGOs, particularly in the protection
sector.
- Experience
in supervising field staff in challenging situations, carrying out
professional team management, and providing capacity-building and
training.
- Experience
working in protection in a humanitarian/recovery, complex and volatile
contexts.
- Understanding
of humanitarian principles and protection guidelines, and familiarity with
case management principles, standards and procedures.
- Experience
in mainstreaming protection concepts within a humanitarian operation.
- Knowledge
of the area of responsibility and understanding of local communities and
customary rules.
- Observation,
analytical and report writing skills.
- Good
Arabic and English skills.
- Knowledge
and prior experience working with smart data collection tools such as
KOBO.
- Readiness
to commit and adhere to the values, mission and vision of FMF.
- Be
available for regular trainings provided by FMF and support in identifying
staff training needs.
- Respect
confidentiality of data and information.
- Attention
to details and ability to communicate professionally and effectively -
practical and problem-solver.
- Able
to ensure quality delivery in stressful environment, punctuality and
respect for rules and procedures, and to adhere to deadlines.
- Ability
to deal with heavy work pressure.
- Documented
results related to the position’s responsibilities.
How to Apply
NOTE:
Applicants are requested to apply as soon as possible; the interviews will be
done in a rolling basis.
HOW TO APPLY:
The deadline for receiving applications is Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Interested candidates are requested to submit their
application by (CLICKING HERE).
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.