Protection Specialist

Contract

This is a DRC - Expatriate contract. More about DRC - Expatriate contracts.

Overall purpose of the role: In DR Congo, DRC provides emergency support to displaced persons through the provision of Protection, Education, Shelter, and other services. DRC also works to address the root causes of conflict and support durable solutions for conflict-affected populations. This role will oversee protection capacity-building and integrated protection programming and support the protection coordinator on the development and roll-out of the protection strategy.

Key responsibilities

Technical management of capacity-building for the protection team and supporting the development of integrated protection programming approaches

• Support the protection coordinator to and identify capacity building-needs and support on the protection analysis and strategy.

Protection capacity building:

• Develop an evaluation tool for protection capacity-building needs across the protection programme in DR Congo
• Develop protection training modules
• Roll-out the capacity-building plans and track progress of teams across field locations
• Provide mentoring to project managers on technical questions in collaboration with the protection coordinator
• Identify capacity building gaps and develop plans for new areas of protection programming in DR Congo.
• Provide technical support to the field operations in the areas of case management, protection monitoring, and protection analysis.

Integrated Protection programming:

• Review and evaluate DRC’s Congo’s current integrated programming portfolio
• Support non-protection teams with roll-out of integrated programming
• Develop MEAL matrix with Protection-oriented outcomes across integrated programming efforts to support new programming approaches
• Develop capacity development plans for non-protection staff in integrated programming approaches in support of the Programme approach
• Support the country office with area-based response plans in cooperation with relevant technical staff and area managers
• Develop with the protection coordinator a protection strategy, including integrated protection programming
• Roll-out the integrated protection programming in collaboration with the protection coordinator

External coordination and representation:

• Participate as needed in internal and external coordination forums

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.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, law, social work, international development, or other relevant field from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in protection,capacity building with a minimum of 2 years in protection monitoring working for an international NGO or UN agency.
• Proven experience designing and implementing emergency protection interventions, preferably in IDP settings.
• Proven experience in conducting trainings and mentoring of Protection staff.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective and working relations with staff members and other stakeholders.
• Experience working in cross-cultural, multi-sector and remote environments.
• Flexibility and adaptability to a rapidly changing operational environment.

Languages:

• Professional mastery of French and English

Conditions

Duration: 1 year contract. Renewable subject to performance and funding.

Contract: Salary and conditions in accordance with the terms and conditions of employment of the Danish Refugee Council Non-Management Band G.

Availability: 1st May 2022

Duty station: Goma, DR Congo. With frequent field trips.

Reporting Line: Deputy Country Director - Programs

Providing equal opportunities We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Promoting high standards : 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

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 submit your application and CV in English no later than 10th April 2022.