Title: Protection Team Leader (Social Cohesion/Legal)

Location: Gambella

Employment Band: G

Reporting To: Protection Manager 

Direct Reports: Protection officer (Social Cohesion/Legal)

Unit/Department: Protection

Start of Contract & Duration: 8 Months

Posting date: April 15, 2022

Closing date: April 28, 2022 

INTRODUCTION 

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental organization founded in 1956 that works in more than 35 countries throughout the world, including Ethiopia and Djibouti. DRC commenced work in Ethiopia in 2009 and currently provides assistance in shelter, WASH, livelihoods and protection in the Gambella, Tigray and Somali regions of the country as well as in Djibouti. The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), an international non-governmental organization (NGO), has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. DRC promotes and supports solutions to the problems faced by refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs), and migrants. 

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Working under the direct management of the Protection Manager, the Protection Team Leader (Social Cohesion and Legal Aid) will be responsible for contributing to the technical supervision and implementation of DRC’s protection program in specific to integrated social cohesion and legal aid services across DRC`s areas of operation- Gambella (refugees and host community). The protection team leader will be responsible for the day to day management of the protection unit covering the areas of social cohesion and legal aid activities. S/he will supervise the Protection Officers and Protection Assistants. S/he will collaborate with the Protection manager to ensure effective, relevant and holistic protection programming delivering activities in line with protection standards. Furthermore, the protection team leader is expected to provide support to the project cycle management, proposal development and program strategy.

Responsibilities and tasks

• Providing technical guidance to the general protection with high focus on the social cohesion and legal aid activities to ensure quality and adherence to national and international protection standards and guidelines
• Provide technical guidance to the integrated peace building and legal aid intervention; and ensure quality and adherence national and international standards, practices
• Ensure sensitive approach to project activities implementation
• Create strong collaboration and coordination with DRC`s livelihood project staff likewise with other support service departments
• Develop and deliver protection training for staff and beneficiaries
• Lead or contribute to protection assessments and mappings, and identify protection needs
• Supporting protection program development, including project design and developing of proposals
• Supervise the Protection Officers and Protection Assistants. Provide leaderships, day-to-day support and guidance. Build the capacity of protection staff through mentoring and training. Promote team building and contribute to a respective and positive working environment
• In collaboration with Protection Officers, plan and oversee social cohesion and legal aid activities
• In collaboration with the Protection manager, ensuring implementation of protection activities according to project and program commitments
• Identify training and capacity building opportunities for protection staff and ensure that all project staff are conversant with protection concepts, DRC's code of conduct, humanitarian principles, accountability, and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse
• In coordination with supervisor liaise with governmental officials, international and national organizations and camp structures on behalf of DRC
• Attending and contribute to relevant coordination mechanisms
• Ensuring appropriate financial reporting on all project activities, in cooperation with the Protection manager and DRC finance and administration staff
• Compile and provide weekly and monthly reporting on all protection project activities and on project implementation progress. This includes submitting weekly and monthly report to the M&E and to external partners. Contribute to donor reports.
• Provide ongoing general monitoring of the operating context to ensure relevance and accountability to DRC's beneficiary populations
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive files of project activities, outputs, materials, and other relevant documentation

Others

• Other relevant duties as directed by the line manager.

Job Requirements

Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

• Minimum 3 years of experience in an entry to mid-level position, preferably in the field of humanitarian response and refugee protection working for an international NGO, UN agency or relevant ministry or local authority.
• Experience in refugee protection
• Experience on integrated social cohesion and legal aid interventions
•  Demonstrated experience in youth programming and engagement
• Experience in project management
• Strong inter-personal skills and staff management skills
• Commitment to learning and implementing organizational policies and procedures
• Full proficiency in Microsoft Office package
• Strong planning, organization and problem solving skills with ability to work both independently and within a team in a demanding work environment
• Integrity, strong work ethic, and ability to consistently meet deadlines under pressure
• Experience of working in emergency and refugee camp setting
• A sensitive approach to external representation

 Education (include certificates, licenses etc.):

• Bachelor degree in social sciences, law, social work, international development, or other relevant field from a recognized institution 

Languages: (indicate fluency level)

• Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English and Amharic. Knowledge of local language is an asset. 

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: Acting in line with DRC's vision and values

How to Apply

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 CLICK HERE  

Please forward the application and CV, in English through the stated website no later than April 28, 2022. 

For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.ngo

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, colour, race, marital status or other protected characteristics

We encourage only qualified Ethiopian Nationals to apply. DRC considers all applicants based on merit.