Advocacy Officer - Protection

Contract

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About DRC The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental and non-profit organization, founded in 1956, that works in more than 35 countries around the world. DRC is one of the largest protection actors in Kenya, actively coordinating and advocating for improving the protective environment for refugees and host communities. DRC implements Protection monitoring, Child Protection and GBV prevention and response programmes in its areas of operation to address protection issues faced by displaced and non-displaced at-risk groups and individuals. The programme also aims to identify and build synergies with DRC´s Economic Recovery sector to facilitate durable solutions and Humanitarian Disarmament & Peace Building activities to enhance to respond to the needs of communities affected by acute crisis as well as those in protracted displacement situations.

Overall purpose of the role: Under the technical supervision of the Protection Coordinator, the Advocacy Officer - Protection will be responsible for providing technical support for data collection by field offices and producing regular protection monitoring reports

Duties & Responsibilities: Advocacy

• Produce infographics and accessible information products for different audiences and including advocacy products.
• Liaise with key stakeholders and country and field level for the dissemination of protection monitoring reports and other advocacy materials in line with DRC´s protection and country strategy.
• Develop advocacy strategy and quarterly advocacy workplan – in line with country office priorities
• Work closely with the Protection Coordinator and PDQ Manager to understand key developments related to refugee rights in Kenya

Protection Monitoring

• Produce monitoring reports outlining protection concerns, multi-sector needs, and recommendations and present on findings, recommendations, and advocacy points to DRC senior management and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical support to field staff for protection monitoring activities and ensure the highest quality of data and collected in the field.
• Review and analyze protection data and provide feedback to field staff.
• Carry out secondary data analysis and identify sources of data and information to complement the data collected by field offices.

Experience and technical competencies:

• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in the humanitarian sector related with an NGO/United Nations or civil society organization.
• Experience in using research methodologies and data collection tools.
• Excellent drafting skills in English and experience in report writing different audiences.
• Experience in developing advocacy plans and conducting advocacy activities with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience in the production of technical material (training material, tools, reports, documents, etc.).
• Good networking skills.
• Knowledge of humanitarian standards, human rights, humanitarian law and refugee law.
• Ability to work under pressure, identify priorities and meet deadlines.
• Calm and diplomatic character.
• Willingness and ability to learn and grow professionally.

Education

• Master's degree in human rights, social sciences or another relevant subject.
• Experience and knowledge in GBV and Child Protection programming..

Language:

• Fluent in written and spoken English and Swahili.

Key stakeholders:

• UN Agencies, coordination bodies
• Government authorities and institutions
• Partners
• Persons of Concern
• Staff
• Donors

About you: In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s 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 act in line with our vision and values.

Conditions

• Contract: One-year contract with possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance. Salary and other conditions are offered in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment.
• Availability: May 2023
• Duty station: Nairobi, with frequent travel to field offices within Kenya.

Application and CV: Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. DRC only accepts applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. Please remember to upload both a letter of application and your CV and do not attach any written recommendations. Please submit your application and CV in English no later than 21st Apri, 2023 Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, Female candidates and those from minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. 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. 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. Visit drc.ngo to read more about what we do to secure robust safeguarding mechanisms. If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport