Protection Team Leader


2021-09-04


[Ba’qubah,Iraq ]

 Protection Team Leader

Diyala

 

        Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

 

About the job

 

  • Supervise Protection team members, including Protection Officer (CBP, CB and CM), Protection Assistant (CBP, CB and CM), Protection Outreach Workers, CSS guards and CSS cleaners
  • Deliver support and technical guidance to the Protection team
  • Ensure the quality of the planning, implementation and follow up of all technical aspects of the psychosocial support (PSS), capacity building, protection monitoring, case management (CM) and community-based protection (CBP) activities being implemented by DRC
  • Develop and maintain good relations with the persons of concern, relevant stakeholders and other humanitarian actors, to support adequate implementation and coordination of DRC’s protection activities

Main Responsibilities:

Management

  • Under the supervision of the Project Manager – Protection, lead and manage the protection staff (including people planning, working hours, performance, well-being and development).
  • Ensure effective planning and maintain oversight of the implementation of protection activities in DRC Community Safe Spaces (CSS) and mobile activities and actively coordinate with the legal team.
  • Ensure and monitor quality of protection activities’ implementation in accordance with international protection standards, DRC standard operating procedures and technical guidance.

Programming & Operations

  • Ensure the successful delivery of high-quality protection activities to people of concern of different ages (youth, adults and older persons), gender (men and women) and abilities (including people with disabilities). These include, but are not limited to, case management, IPA, Capacity building, protection monitoring, structured curriculums and unstructured Psychosocial Support (PSS), recreational activities, awareness raising and life skills.
  • Supervise Protection Officers (CBP, CB and CM) and Protection Assistants (CBP, CB and CM). Ensure that all activities are implemented in accordance with SOPs and are

meeting international and DRC protection standards, including protection monitoring principles and AGD policy.

  • Monitor the identification of vulnerable beneficiaries by Protection Assistants (CBP, CB and CM) and the effective internal and external referral that is being ensured by the Protection Officer (CBP). These also include timely and adequate referrals of children in need of Child Protection and survivors of Gender-based violence.
  • Proactively coordinate with DRC legal team to facilitate adequate and timely identification of vulnerable people in need of individualized protection support.
  • Coach Protection Officers (CBP, CB and CM) by providing technical guidance based on DRC guidance notes and best practices.
  • Provide feedback to Project Manager – Protection on technical gaps, protection tools and the capacity building needs of the Protection Team. Provide support to the Project manager on capacity building activities where necessary.
  • Plan and organize protection monitoring activities (including focus group discussions, household surveys and key informant interviews) and community consultations when required.
  • Responsible for recruitment of protection staff and monitor timely induction and capacity building of newly recruited Protection Team members to ensure quality and accountability.
  • Review and approve weekly and monthly work plan for CSS staff and mobile teams to ensure timely implementation protection activities and follow-up on achievement or protection project targets. Ensure that CBP and CSS activities are adequately and regularly shared with the target community.
  • Maintain oversight of physical DRC protection spaces including the community safe spaces.

Coordination and representation

  • Develop and maintain effective working relationship with relevant stakeholders including partner agencies, community leaders and service providers.
  • Represent DRC at meetings and other relevant technical coordination meetings and advocate for the needs of people of concern.
  • Collaborate with relevant internal and external technical experts in the development of protection reports, guidance notes and capacity building materials.
  • Ensure integration with other DRC sectors, including economic recovery, shelter and infrastructure and Humanitarian Mine Actions.

Project development

  • Support the Project Manager – Protection drafting protection project proposals by providing field-related inputs.
  • Participate in preparing monthly/quarterly/annual highlights/reports and proposals and budgets for donors.
  • Oversee and ensure achievements of targets according to DRC and donors’ requirements.
  • Maintain ongoing communication with MEAL department and support monitoring and evaluations of protection projects and protection activities.

Logistics/Finance

  • Support Project Manager – Protection with project planning including work plans, procurement and budget management for the activities under his/her supervisions.
  • Initiate procurements and ensure their execution.
  • Support the monitoring of financial commitments and expenditures against budgets and provide timely feedback on budget follow-up.
  • Plan and coordinate proactively logistics and movements of staff from and to different operational areas

Other

  • Ensure compliance with DRC guidelines and policies on HR, admin, finance, and supply.
  • Ensure adherence to DRC national staff policy guidelines and Code of Conduct.
  • Ensure compliance with DRC AGD policy and AGD programmatic minimum standards
  • Ensuring compliance with the zero-tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse policy
  • Perform any other relevant tasks as requested by the Protection Project Manager
  • Minimum 1 year of management experience at a mid to senior level, preferably with experience in the field of humanitarian response and refugee protection working for an international NGO, UN agency, relevant ministry, or local authority.
  • Minimum 3 years of practical experience in protection, working for an INGO
  • In depth understanding of protection principles and minimum standards
  • Proven management skills and a competence in people management
  • Commitment to learning and implementing organizational policies and procedures.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and prioritize the safety and dignity of beneficiaries at all times.
  • Ability to work flexible hours.
  • Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Fluency in Arabic
  • Full professional proficiency in English

All DRC roles require the post-holder

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

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. 

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. 

Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

 

 

We offer

Contract length: 6 months

Band: G

Start date: 15/Sep/2021

 

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies.

 

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button.
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

*this recruitment to be processed conditionally upon availability of funding 

Closing date for applications: 5th Sep 2021

Please note: that given the urgency of vacancy the position may be filled before the due date.

 

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.

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