The protection coordinator supports DRC Sudan in ensuring high quality protection programming across implementation areas, supporting managers in staff capacity building, developing SOPs, creating and rolling out the country protection strategy, supporting program development, and engaging externally in relevant protection fora.

Geographic scope: Country (Sudan)

This role has a country focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the country. The protection coordinator will lead on the development of a country protection strategy, which will guide the further development of the protection program in country. The coordinator will ensure that DRC protection programming is implemented according to DRC global standards, and that there is standardization of protection programming across areas of implementation whenever possible and relevant.

The role provides support and/or technical guidance to country operations while overseeing country activities.

Main responsibilities:

Coordination and representation

Collaborate with relevant internal and external technical experts on issues related to protection programming in Sudan
Represent DRC at relevant coordination meetings such as the national protection
'Ensure integration of protection activities with other DRC sectors
Coordinate with sector counterparts in other locations in the implementation of common funded projects
Ensure good representation and reputation of the protection sector at all levels
Ensure and actively participate in regular sector meetings and DRC global protection forums

General Programming & Operations

Support in the development of sector needs assessments in coordination with program managers
Ensure protection program staff have the relevant technical capacity for their roles, and engage in ongoing capacity building initiatives as necessary
Ensure DRC protection programming is implemented at a high technical standard across all of DRC’s program operations

Project development

Provides technical guidance on the development of all DRC proposals ensuring protection programming is in line with identified needs and standards and is effectively mainstreamed across sectors, and is designed to a high standard when protection is a standalone intervention
Assist in developing project plans and budgets for funding
Support in the design of needs assessments tools when relevant
Assist in developing the projects’ Monitoring & Evaluation tools for protection activities
Assist in project implementation and reporting
Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports to relevant authorities as per need

As Coordinator the post-holder is responsible for the following:

Responsible for coordinating strategy and operations within a specific discipline in a region or country
Has technical line responsibilities for DRC protection program managers, supporting them in standardizing approaches when relevant and ensuring all program is implemented at a high standard and in accordance with DRC global strategy and policy.

Required experience and competencies

Minimum 3-5 years of practical experience in sector area working for an INGO
Documented skills in project planning and design, drafting, calculation and technical writing
Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience in project development
Experience working with national partners, local/government authorities, and UN organisations
Full professional proficiency in English

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:

Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

Required education: