DRC International NGO Protection Officer (Emergency Roster) - Jobs in Kenya
DRC International NGO Protection Officer (Emergency Roster) - Jobs in Kenya
Are you an experienced emergency practitioner looking for a challenging new role? Looking to work with and for affected people in ensuring their rights are respected and protected in crisis situations?
Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for new colleagues to join our Emergency, Protection, Assistance and Coordination Team, a multifunctional team of senior Emergency Response Specialists deployable within 72 hours to support DRC Country Offices respond to emergency situations
Overall purpose of the role:
Under the supervision of the Protection Manager, the Protection Officer will coordinate and implement protection activities in field locations. Specifically, s/he will plan, implement, monitor and document protection activities targeting DRC beneficiaries, community structures and local stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
Technical Responsibilities:
Implement assigned protection activities in line with all relevant international standards and best practices.
Plan, implement and monitor protection individual activities as per the weekly and project workplans
Deliver trainings, capacity buildings and mentoring to community-based protection structures and local authorities
Conduct regular protection monitoring activities using DRC Protection Monitoring tools and processes, follow up on specific protection issued identified to resolve and reduce risks
Conduct protection needs and vulnerability assessments as required.
Ensure full and proper documentation of all project activities including means of verification as per workplans and log frames (hard copy and electronic filing), assessments and case studies.
Ensure the provision of effective protection services and referrals to beneficiaries as required, and assist the Manager in coordination with relevant partners to develop and maintain protection referral mechanisms.
Monitor protection trends and needs in DRC’s areas of intervention, report on incidents and issues to Management, and recommend activities and responses for DRC’s and other agencies.
Ensure that goods, services and works, as well as Casual Labor required to complete assigned activities are requested and delivered in a timely manner using the appropriate HR or Procurement process, and that payments are issued and booked in a timely and appropriate manner.
Ensure that assigned activities and tasks are completed in line with the available project budget, avoiding over/underspending
Responsible for ensuring assigned activities meet project output and outcome goals, and that assigned project activities are implemented in-line with the proposal, workplan
Under the supervision of the Manager, represent DRC to external stakeholders such as humanitarian partners, sub-national cluster and local authorities, ensuring clear and transparent communication
Ensure protection and gender mainstreaming in all of DRC’s interventions.
Project Monitoring and Evaluation:
Assist the MEAL team in conducting timely monitoring of Protection activities, including pre/post-tests, post-distribution monitoring, and ensuring awareness of the Complains and Feedback Mechanism.
Contribute to the monthly progress report as well as cluster 5ws
Assisting in developing and conducting assessments, mid-term and end of project reports and evaluations as requested, under the supervision of the Manager and MEAL Officer
Ensure DRC’s accountability commitments are mainstreamed into all protection activities.
Report Writing and Documentation:
Provide accurate, timely inputs to indicator trackers, written reports and other project documents as required
Support in the development of daily, weekly and monthly reports.
Contribute to the development of project proposal and concept notes.
Experience and technical competencies:
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the field of humanitarian response and refugee/IDP protection working for an international NGO, UN agency or relevant ministry or local authority.
Technical understanding of core protection concepts (including Child protection, GBV and community-based protection), prevention and response strategies, including experience with operationalizing global best practices and international standards for implementing protection programming in humanitarian contexts.
Experience of facilitating trainings and workshops on protection-related topics.
Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and within a team.
Integrity, strong work ethic, and ability to consistently meet deadlines under pressure.
Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to
learning and implementing organizational policies and procedures.
Full proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
Education:
University degree in social sciences, law, social work, international development, or other relevant field from a recognized institution.
Languages:
Fluent in Somali and English
DRC’s Core competencies:
All DRC roles require the post-holder to demonstrate and master the below DRC’s 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 Uphold and promote 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.
Conditions:
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council terms of employment for National staff.
Availability: October 2022
Duty station: Mandera / Garissa / Turkana
Key stakeholders:
Internal & External: Community based protection structures and IDPs, Protection officers, protection Managers and protection manager, Other DRC sectoral staff, Government authorities/Partners, National and international NGOs, Donor Agencies
General Commitments:
DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html)
Gender Equality:
DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, female candidates and those from minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
DRC as an employer
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:
Professionalism, impact & expertise
Humanitarian approach & the work we do
Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
Culture, values & strong leadership
Fair compensation & continuous development
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.
How to apply
Application Process:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications, which should include a 1-page cover letter clearly stating their motivation, and qualifications and a CV.
Applications should include contact details of three professional referees who have supervised the candidate in the last five years.
One referee must be the applicant’s most recent manager.
Only applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered.
We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. Applications should be sent no later than: 1st September 2022.
For more information and job application details, see; DRC International NGO Protection Officer (Emergency Roster) Jobs in Kenya
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