Elijah Gatchang

Experience

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  Medair

  Apr 2012 - Jun 2013

  Protection Monitoring Officer

   Conducted protection information and awareness sessions (community dialogues) on predetermined topics related to safety, power, administrative processes, and access to services Collaborated with the SGBV, CP, ERD and Livelihoods teams of IRC and other agencies in identifying refugees and PoC for monitoring purposes and providing protection related information and referral to refugees and PoC. Conducted needs assessments for Persons with Special Needs using predetermined data collection tools. Prepared weekly/monthly reports and timely submit to the supervisor for review and further actions. Carried out other activities as advised by the supervisor or the Protection Management. Carried out regular protection monitoring activities using pre-designed protection monitoring tools including surveys, focus group discussions, key informant interview and observation with the refugees and Persons of Concern (PoC). Show less

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  International Rescue Committee

  Jul 2014 - Dec 2023

   Supported program design, including developing project narratives, budgets, and donor proposals for Women Protection and Empowerment programs. Led mobile WPE teams and Women and Girls Safe Spaces, conducting capacity building for partners and managing procurement and community engagement. Developed monitoring and evaluation tools to measure program impact and ensure high-quality GBV programming.Provided technical guidance and ensured high-quality GBV programming, offering technical support to program implementation. Supervised and mentored direct-report staff, including setting performance objectives and providing regular feedback.Represented IRC in external forums to advocate for gender-based violence (GBV) issues and promote program goals. Represented IRC in internal and external forums as needed, including the GBV sub-cluster. Show less  Provided technical and management leadership to the Child Protection Programs in accordance with best practice and IRC policy. Support implementation of CP Case management SOPs, vulnerability criteria, referral pathways, and procedures for child protection case management. Support in the implementation of the suggested integration approach between child protection and other sectors. Ensure that each case management team is effectively implementing case management programming according to Standard Operating Procedures through formal training and regular meetings with CM Officers. Monitor timescales for a response, services follow-up, and review of cases, as reported by Officers. Develop and lead the implementation of a capacity-building plan for the case management teams and childcare workers. Provide ongoing technical support and capacity building to CM Officers through formal training and on-the-job training (i.e.: shadowing, observations, coaching sessions, etc.) Worked with other partners to provide support to CAFAAG including Separated and unaccompanied minors. Responsible for the overall achievement of grant spending and keeping on track with targets. Support implementation and ensure adherence to grant work plans, spending plans, and monitoring and evaluation plans. Lead in project quality report writing coordinating with the information Management officer to ensure data is accurate. Ensure high-quality IRC and donor reports on activities, indicators, and achievements. An understanding of different donor policies and orient the team on them. Regularly review CP documentation through the CPIMS+ system to ensure children’s information is gathered, updated, and shared safely. Ensure confidentiality and that data protection and information-sharing protocols are respected. Liaised with the Child Protection Information system administrator to orient staff on data protection protocols. Show less  Developed training curricula and conducted training programs on human rights and protection principles for stakeholders. Conducted protection monitoring exercises and compiled reports to inform interventions and policy development. Collaborated with community leaders to advocate for vulnerable populations and promote protection and gender equality. Implemented general protection monitoring activities, identifying and addressing protection concerns for displaced persons.Supervised protection assistants and case workers, ensuring effective implementation of protection projects.Conducted household visits and monitoring to identify individuals needing referrals and support for persons with specific needs. Trained military commanders on international human rights and humanitarian law to ensure civilian protection.Supported coordination of humanitarian access to vulnerable populations and facilitated relocation efforts for displaced persons.Developed community-based protection strategies through collaboration with affected communities, ensuring systematic application of participatory approaches in protection planning. Show less

  • Senior WPE Program Manager

    Jun 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Capacity Development Manager-EMAP

    Jan 2023 - May 2023

  • WPE-Women's Protection Program Manager

    Sept 2018 - Dec 2022

  • Integrated Protection Manager

    Jul 2014 - Sept 2018
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  United Nations OCHA

  Dec 2023 - now

  National Humanitarian Affairs Officer

  1. Works on all aspects of the humanitarian programme cycle, including needs assessment/analysis and response planning, to inform collective and strategic humanitarian decision-making. 2. Supports the development of guidance and tools, the collection of learning and good practice, and the provision of field support on the humanitarian programme cycle, including needs assessment/analysis and response planning. 3. Deploys, as required, to support humanitarian programme cycle work in the field, as well as on humanitarian surge and support missions, as requested, as part of OCHA’s surge capacity. 4. Monitors, analyses and reports on humanitarian developments, disaster relief/management or emergency situations in assigned area of responsibility. 5. Organizes and prepares studies on humanitarian, emergency relief and related issues; organizes follow-up work, including interagency technical review meetings to support policy development work and decision-making with an emphasis on humanitarian assessments, response planning, monitoring, and associated analysis.6. Participates in large, complex projects, to include disaster assessment or other missions; assists in the coordination of international humanitarian/emergency assistance for complex emergency/disaster situations and in ensuring the necessary support (e.g. staff, funding, specialized equipment, supplies, etc.); on needs assessment and analysis to feed into response planning.7. Analyz assessment data and secondary information to support the production of situation reports, appeals, information graphics and other products for the international community, apprising of the situation to date and specifying unmet requirement of stricken countries.9. Assists in the production of humanitarian needs overviews, humanitarian response plans and appeals for international assistance; ensures the proper use and spending of donor contributions channeled through OCHA. Show less