2022-06-08

Protection Team leader – Baidoa, Somalia

Baidoa, Somalia
Posted on June 8, 2022

DRC

Protection Team leader – Baidoa, Somalia

Job Description

purpose of the role:

The protection team leader will ensure the smooth and effective implementation of all Protection activities. He/she will provide technical support to the Protection team in Baidoa. He will provide support to the project cycle management, development and consolidation of the program activities reports including 5Ws matrix, monthly reports, monthly IPA data base, protection incidents registries and protection trend analysis, proposal development and program strategy as well as handle external relationships with stakeholder.

Responsibilities:

Technical Support:

Lead on the development, design and implementation of protection activities in line with DRC protection strategy and in consultation with Program Manager or Protection Manager (activities include but not limited to GBV prevention and response, child protection, Protection Monitoring, Durable solution including return and reintegration
Providing technical guidance to the protection officers to ensure quality and adherence to national and international protection standards and guidelines
Develop and deliver protection training for staff and beneficiaries, including PFA and Protection monitoring trainings.
Lead or contribute to assessments and mappings, and identify protection needs.
Support in the development of protection monitoring and assessment tools.
Technically guide the implementation of Individual protection assistance, protection monitoring and community-based protection activities.
Participate in Monthly budget follow up and review meetings.
Undertake protection monitoring activities, conduct interview and mission to the field and provide report on the protection condition of IDPS/refugee, returnee and other person of concern to DRC.
Supporting protection programme development, including project design and developing of proposal.

General Management and Support:

Manage and technically supervise the Protection Officers and provide leadership, day-to-day support and guidance. Build the capacity of protection staff through mentoring and training.
Promote team building and contribute to a respective and positive working environment.
Plan and oversee the Protection team and protection activities, producing work and activity plans, and coordinating inputs from DRC’s supporting units, particularly logistics and finance.
In collaboration with the Protection Manager, ensuring implementation of protection activities according to programme commitments.
Identify training and capacity building opportunities for protection staff and ensure that all protection staff are conversant with protection concepts, DRC’s code of conduct, humanitarian principles, accountability, and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse.
In coordination with supervisor liaise with governmental officials, international and national organization and site structures on DRC’s behalf.
Attending and contribute to relevant coordination mechanisms.
Ensuring appropriate financial reporting on all project activities, in cooperation with the Protection Manager and DRC finance and administration staff.
Ensure that ethical and statistically-sound data collection and protection-related information management systems are in place and used for analysis, planning, evaluation, and advocacy.

Reporting:

Compile and provide weekly and monthly reporting on all protection activities, developments in the external context and humanitarian situation, and on project implementation progress. This includes submitting weekly and monthly report to the M&E and to external partners.
Contribute to donor report and external report developments.
Provide ongoing general monitoring of the operating context to ensure relevance and accountability to DRC’s beneficiary populations.
Maintaining accurate and comprehensive files of project activities, outputs, materials, and other relevant documentation.

Skills and Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of experience in an entry to mid-level position, with experience in the field of humanitarian response, refugee,IDP, returnees, Asylum seeker, host community protection working for an international NGO, UN agency or relevant ministry or local authority.
Experience in project and staff management is a requirement.
Hands-on experience with protection monitoring is highly preferable.
Experience working with displaced and/or conflict affected populations, such as refugees or IDP, with a focus on protection (Child Protection and/or SGBV).
Strong analytical and writing skills, with the ability to produce well-written and succinct written documents for external use.
Strong planning, organization and problem-solving skills with ability to work both independently and within a team in a demanding work environment.
Integrity, strong work ethic, and ability to consistently meet deadlines under pressure.
Experience of working in an emergency setting.
Strong inter personal skills and Staff management skills.
Commitment to learning and implementing organizational policies and procedures.

Education:

Bachelor degree in Social Science, Law, Social Science, Public health and/or previous experience with other organization working in Somalia.
Minimum of 2 years job experience in Protection/Child Protection/GBV
Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Stable and robust character and a good team-player
Excellent communication skills, calm and a good sense of humor
Proven commitment to accountability practices.

Languages:

Somali (Native)
English- fluent

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

Striving for excellence: You focus on Main focal point for IDP site regarding all information

Collaborating: You are a strong networker and enjoy working with many different types of stakeholders, you involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.

Taking the lead: You take accuracy and completeness of information that is gathered.

Communicating: You listen to other stakeholders and staff; and you communicate concisely and persuasively.

Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values

Conditions:

Availability: 1st July 2022.

Duty station: Baidoa.

Reporting to: Base Manager.

Duration: 10 Months.

HE POSITION IS OPEN TO NATIONALS ONLY.

Gender Equality:

DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.

Equal Opportunities:

DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.

Commitments:

DRC adheres to the Core Humanitarian Standards. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of these standards.

DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework.

For general information about Danish Refugee Council, please visit www.drc.ngo

How to apply

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post. We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies.

Please forward the application and CV, in English through the online application on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies no later than 12th June 2022.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/job support.

DRC as an employer
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:

Professionalism, impact & expertise
Humanitarian approach & the work we do
Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
Culture, values & strong leadership
Fair compensation & continuous development

DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/about-us/job-and-career/support-for-job-seekers.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply!

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