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Protection Assistant. Kismayo Background:

The DRC Somalia Programme is the largest programmes in East Africa region and has been providing relief and development services since 1997. DRC is among the INGOs with the largest presence in Somalia, with country-wide programmes implemented through six main sub offices in Somaliland, Puntland, Hiran Region, Gedo Region, Bay Region and Banadir Region. Using a human rights framework, the DRC Somalia operations focuses mainly on people who are affected by displacement, including refugees, internally displaced, and migrant.

Overall Purpose of the role: We are looking for a highly motivated Protection Assistant (Monitor), focusing on protection monitoring and general support to protection activities. The person will be responsible for the Protection Monitoring System data collection in line with Protection Information Management principles and methodology, collecting information about protection risks and reporting about protection concerns. Responsibilities:

(A) Conduct regular protection monitoring of protection threats, vulnerabilities and coping capacities using and contributing to the Somalia Protection Monitoring System (PMS) in particular: • Select of key informants (KI) from the community in line with the PMS methodology representing a variety of perspectives and backgrounds and maintenance of good relations, based on voluntariness and informed consent with the KIIs. • Conduct data collection on a monthly basis (last week and first week of each month) to villages, urban areas, and informal settlements where returnees, refugees and asylum seekers and IDPs live within the community using the PMS tools and methodology. • Utilize digital data collection system based on smart-phones for data collection and uploading; participates in training in the digital system, testing, data cleaning, and regular debrief and supervision of digital data collection activities. • Ensure the data is collected in line with PIM and protection principles • Observe data protection SOPs • Ensure collected data is of good quality, support data peer review and eradicate mistakes/errors identified in the data cleaning process • Participate in data analysis process • Share feedback from and to the key informants related to the PMS process, findings and actions taken (B) Support other protection activities especially: • Report about emergencies such as evictions, displacement, natural disaster and related protection needs • Participate in protection and multi-sectoral rapid needs assessments • Support coordination of emergency response through sharing information about needs and ongoing interventions • Provide psychological first aid and referrals to survivors of protection incidents in line with the survivor-centered approach • Refer cases with protection concerns to the case worker/community service worker, to ensure their protection needs are addressed. • Conduct field monitoring, spot observation where returnees, refugees, asylum seekers and IDPs are highly on move. • Conduct mobile patrols and collect key protection concerns with close collaboration of community based protection mechanism. • Participate and contribute protection awareness sessions and field trainings. • Provide training and capacity building on protection monitoring to persons of concern were is applicable. • Collect and share information on evictions or risk there of Support emergency distributions ensuring protection mainstreaming • Share weekly and monthly reports (C) Conduct other duties as assigned by supervisors • Support other sectors, esp. CCCM activities if requested Education, experience & technical competencies Essential: • Diploma, University Degree in Social sciences or related qualification in Social work, protection or human rights. • At least one-year previous NGO or humanitarian work experience. • Good data collection/analysis and reporting skills • Experience using online data collection software • Familiar with computers, Outlook, Excel and MS Word, mobile surveys • Experience in protection monitoring and reporting • Honest, hardworking and independent. Languages: • Fluency in written and spoken Somali & English.

ABOUT YOU

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies: • Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results through the Regional team both to position DRC and ensure excellence in all deliverables • Collaborating: You lead regional initiatives and processes by involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback. • Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. • 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: August 2022

Duty station: Kismayo

Reporting to: Protection Team Leader

Duration: 4 Months with possibility of extension based on performance and funding

Contract: This position is graded as Band I2-Non-Management for qualified national staff and the terms of employment will be in accordance with DRC terms for national staff.

The 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.

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Application: 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 2nd August 2022

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

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