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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

DRC Jordan is looking for a Protection Manager who will provide overall technical leadership to all aspects of DRC’s protection programming in Jordan. This will include overall technical strategy development and coordination between relevant projects and proposals as well as oversight on program tool development, including SOPs, work plans, and trainings for direct program beneficiaries. The Protection Manager provides day-to-day management of the Protection Technical Unit, including supervision and technical capacity building. The Protection Manager will represent DRC in relevant internal and external coordination forums ensuring high-visibility of DRC Jordan’s protection portfolio and providing technical leadership among peer organizations.

About the job

The individual will report directly to Head of Programme. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Program Strategy & Program Development:

• Support the contextual revision and roll out of the DRC Jordan Protection Strategy, ensuring it is supported by the country office’s integrated country programme strategy, which combines protection and economic recovery priorities. The latter provides strong rationale for programmatic priorities and reflects the humanitarian/development space in Jordan, with a focus on how the evolving context impacts vulnerable individuals (host community and refugees);
• Lead the ongoing strengthening of protection and Age, Gender and Diversity mainstreaming in all phases of DRC’s projects;
• Proactively engage in bilateral coordination with local and international NGOs as well as with international public organizations to refine, expand and strengthen DRC’s referral and information assistance and partner networks;
• Contribute and lead the technical design and review of concept notes, logical frameworks, budgets and full proposals in relevant technical sectors.
• Provide technical inputs to all relevant project reports, in collaboration with the Area and Base Managers, Grants Specialist and MEAL Manager.
• Ensure DRC has sufficient primary and secondary data on protection issues in Jordan so that programming is evidence-based and responsive to the changing environment.

Program Quality

• Support the MEAL Technical Unit in rolling out qualitative and qualitative monitoring and evaluation approaches, aiming to build contextually-grounded learning into program activities;
• Visit program activities and provide support and feedback to staff and implementing partners on program approaches and methodological issues.
• Ensure all Protection tools, SoPs and guidelines are regularly updated, and in line with international minimum standards.
• Ensure protection principles are mainstreamed throughout all phases of DRC’s projects.
• Support the Base and Area Managers in the recruitment of suitable qualified and experienced technical field-based staff.
• Represent DRC at technical working groups linked to consortia, as required.
• Maintain technical links with DRC Regional and HQ counterparts to ensure that DRC Jordan programmatic priorities align with and respond to global learning.

Team Management:

• Manage DRC Jordan’s Protection Technical Unit and provide team members with technical guidance and support through regular coordination meetings;
• Mentor and support the Protection Technical Unit through regular one-to-one supervision and performance appraisals;
• Ensure the Protection Technical Unit conducts regular field visits to support field teams, and provides regular trainings and capacity building for DRC and partner staff, as per their workplans.

Coordination, Representation & Advocacy:

• Represent DRC at technical coordination forums, as agreed with the HoP;
• Maintain close working relationships with technical leads within DRC Jordan, MENA, and HQ to ensure strategy and implementation coherence with overall objectives;
• Take an active role in pushing DRC’s protection advocacy messages in relevant coordination forums.

About you

Required / Desirable

• At least five years proven and successful track record in international protection and/or human rights;
• Master degree in one of the following: International development, social sciences, international relations, human rights.

You should also have:

• Proven experience in protection programing in a post emergency context, community development and/or legal or human rights programming;
• A technical background in one of DRC’s key strategic areas (PSS, Case Management, Legal, GBV, CP) is an advantage, experience working in GBV prevention is preferred.
• Experience with team management and technical support;
• Experience with project cycle management and project management tools such as logical frameworks, work plans, and monitoring plans.
• High integrity and willingness to conduct her/himself transparently and open to scrutiny

Ideally, you also have

• Previous experience working in MENA region
• Ability to communicate technical information in an easy to understand, informative and collaborative manner
• Good knowledge of the Core Humanitarian Standards or other accountability measures/standards
• Basic understanding of Arabic
• English (fluent)

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: 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.

Designation of Duty Station**: Amman**

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. A****pplications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 15 July 2023

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