Overall purpose of the role

• Supports delivery of organisation's policies and programmes within protection sector and mainstreaming of protection across all sectors.
• Functions as a specialist within sector area.
• Sector responsibilities: Advocacy for the rights of displaced people in their context of displacement, child protection initiatives, individual protection assistance based on vulnerability, legal aid, land & property rights, sexual and gender-based violence prevention, registration services for the internally displaced and refugees, monitoring of rights and rights awareness-raising, facilitation of return and repatriation processes.

Geographic scope: Country

This role has a country focus and supports compliance with DRC procedures and guidelines within the country. The role contributes to the development of country strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role provides support to the Protection Coordinator and 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 relevant sector;
• Represent DRC at relevant coordination meetings;
• Support integration of protection activities with other DRC sectors;
• Support good representation and reputation of the DRC protection programme in external meetings in line with organisational values and priorities;
• Actively participate in internal coordination meetings;
• Support and participate in regular sector meetings.

General Programming & Operations

• Contribute to the daily operation with comprehensive knowledge in area of protection;
• Provide technical guidance and support to Area Office protection teams;
• Support sector needs assessments;
• Support efficient and effective programme implementation while following the budget and work plan;
• Support the development and technical review of protection project tools;
• Participate in preparing monthly/quarterly/annual highlights/reports and proposals and budgets for donors;
• Assist the Protection Coordinator with other tasks as necessary.

Project/Programme Development

• Assist in developing project plans and budgets for funding;
• Assist in developing multi-sectoral interventions with a strong protection component;
• Assist in developing the projects’ Monitoring & Evaluation tools;
• Assist in project implementation and reporting;
• Support preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports to relevant authorities as per need.

Required experience and technical competencies

• Minimum 5 years of practical experience in protection sector working for an INGO;
• Documented skills in project planning and design, drafting, calculation and technical writing;
• Excellent skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Experience in project development;
• Experience working with national partners, local/government authorities, and UN organisations;
• Experience working directly with displaced populations;
• Full professional proficiency in English.

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’ 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.

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