Organization: DRC – Danish Refugee Council
Location: Nertiti
Grade: Junior level – Junior
Occupational Groups:
Protection Officer (Refugee)
Managerial positions
Closing Date: 2024-08-28
Job description
Job title: Protection Team Leader
Employment category:G-Management
Eligible for delocalization
Reporting to: Protection Manager
Direct report: Protection Officers/Assistants
Unit/department: Programme
Location: Central Darfur Area Office: Nertiti, Golo Localities – with roving support to other DRC Bases in the AO
Overall purpose of the role:
The Protection Team Leader (Protection TL) is part of the DRC Protection Team in Central Darfur; he/she will work under the line and technical management of the Protection Manager and the overall supervision of the Area Manager.This position directly manages Protection field teams. The Protection TL shall operate mainly in Nertiti and Golo Localities of Central Darfur State with the possibility to be sent for periods to other parts of Central Darfur where DRC has or may have operations. The Protection TL may also be occasionally requested to travel outside Central Darfur State.
Hence, the Protection TL bears the direct accountability for the quality implementation of Protection activities, as setup and laid out by the Protection Manger.
Protection activities in Central Darfur are focused on: individual protection assistance, case management, community-based protection (towards increasing community cohesion), protection monitoring and protection information management. Besides that, the Protection TL shall also support the Protection Manger in building DRC staff capacities and, in case of the Protection Manager’s absence or when called for by circumstances, to represent the Organization in coordination and technical fora, at Locality and State level.
Protection is mainstreamed throughout all other DRC Sectors (Emergency Response, FSL, Mixed Migration, and Community-Driven Recovery) and is a key component in programme design; therefore the Protection TL may be requested to support and follow‑up on cross-cutting Protection issues within other Sectors.
Responsibilities:
Project Management and Implementation:
Implement Protection activities, including programme quality and budget management across all field sites
Ensure effective and efficient implementation of said activities through organizing the Protection teams’ work by:
setting up the teams’ workplans according to the overall Programme plan
setting up workload balance for the staff and supervise their workplans
monitoring the application of workplans and related progress
Ensure that all stages of implementation (from assessment to provision of assistance) are relevant and adhere to plans and criteria devised by the Protection Manager, and that the implementation is technically sound
Have continuous presence on the ground to ensure the quality of activity implementation and provide technical advice to field project staff as necessary
Under the direct supervision of the Protection Manager and in coordination with MEAL, work to strengthen Protection and general Information Management (IM), including setting standardized databases and trackers for protection and planning purposes;
Regularly and accurately collect and compile activity records and all other relevant documentation/Means of Verification (MoVs) to feed into timely donor reporting
Apply and ensure the application of protocols and guidelines for Protection stand-alone activities and Protection mainstreaming during the implementation of the activities
When necessary, participate in staff recruitment processes, new staff on-boarding and induction, capacity building, and performance appraisal of Protection staff
Programme Development and Quality
Support the Protection Manager in developing strategic Protection documents and in identifying gaps and opportunities for further programming, needs assessments and gap analyses
Support the Protection Manager with and/or carry out directly training sessions for junior staff aimed at increasing the quality of the implementation, including hands-on coaching, guidance and technical support to programme staff, ensuring clarity over programme plans and priorities; as well as the integration and cooperation with other DRC Sectors.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
Support the Protection Manager in generating analysis and regularly updating the Protection risks matrix in alignment with project requirements
Collaborate with the M&E team to ensure monitoring activities are mainstreamed across protection interventions and ensure protection of vulnerable groups while gathering appropriate and accurate data on protection outcomes
Develop internal learning and appropriate programme adjustments against new opportunities/challenges
Coordinate Protection assessments, with support from the MEAL Department
Finance, Procurement and Administration
Support the Protection Manager on the financial accountability of the Protection programme
Ensure the Protection Team raises Purchase Requests (PRs) in a timely manner, in line with DRC standards, and follow up on procurement processed with the Supply Chain Department
Support the Protection Manager in ensuring that HR policies are followed, including completion of regular Performance Management Meetings with all Protection staff
Ensure familiarity with DRC’s Operational Handbook
Coordination & Representation
When requested and/or necessary:
Represent DRC in technical and coordination fora at Locality and State level
Under the supervision of the Protection Manager coordinate at ground level with national, local and international actors to ensure smooth and timely implementation of activities
Support Area Office Senior management (Area Manager, Protection Manager etc.) with fostering relations with local and State relevant stakeholders.
Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)
At least 4 years of proven experience in implementing field-based Protection for Refugees, Returnees, and IDPs
At least 2 years of proven experience in implementing said activities in a managerial role
Wide understanding of humanitarian and protection principles and their application, including community safety and rights-based approaches
Knowledge of Protection standards and guidelines, as well as of AAP principles
Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational, and prioritization skills
Demonstrated experience and ability to professionally and appropriately represent the organization and negotiate and defend DRC’s interests with a diverse range of government officials, local organizations and other groups
Skills in Project Cycle Management, including creating work plans, delegation of responsibilities with setting of clear milestones, organizing work and monitoring progress
Ability to work closely with a diverse team of individuals in a highly intense and fluid environment, cultural sensitivity and respectful of local contexts
Ability to effectively engage and communicate with communities in a responsible manner
Assets:
Proven experience in providing technical guidance and training including development of training materials is an asset
Education and skills: (include certificates, licenses etc.)
University degree or higher education in law, social sciences, or related field or equivalent work experience
Computer skills (including MS Office package)
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competencies
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Striving for excellence
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Collaborating
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Taking the lead
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Communicating
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Demonstrating integrity
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Find the definition of DRC’s Core competencies here
Languages: (indicate fluency level)
Fluency in written and spoken Arabic
Strong command in written and spoken English.
Assets
Knowledge of one or more Darfur local languages is an advantage.
Key stakeholders: (internal and external)
Area Manager DRC
Protection Manager DRC
Base Managers DRC
Infrastructure PM, FSL TL DRC
Technical staff and support staff at Area Office
Head of Programme/Head of Support Services
HAC, UNOCHA, UNHCR and other humanitarian partners
State and non‑State bodies in Central Darfur
Last updated: (date and name)
30/07/2024
Laure Venier, Protection Manager
¨Basic: I master the essentials, but may at times need help from others
¨Advanced: I can work independently at full professional level.
¨Expert: I am the go-to person when others need help.
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