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Background: Overall purpose of the role: The Protection Team Leader (Protection TL) is part of the DRC Protection Team in Central Darfur; he/she will work under the line and technical management of the Protection Manager and the overall supervision of the Area Manager. This position directly manages Protection field teams. The Protection TL shall operate mainly in Nertiti and Golo Localities of Central Darfur State with the possibility to be sent for periods to other parts of Central Darfur where DRC has or may have operations. The Protection TL may also be occasionally requested to travel outside Central Darfur State. Hence, the Protection TL bears the direct accountability for the quality implementation of Protection activities, as set up and laid out by the Protection Manger. Protection activities in Central Darfur are focused on: individual protection assistance, case management, community-based protection (towards increasing community cohesion), Protection monitoring and Protection Information Management. Besides that, the Protection TL shall also support the Protection Manger in building DRC staff capacities and, in case of the Protection Manager’s absence or when called for by circumstances, to represent the Organization in coordination and technical fora, at Locality and State level. Protection is mainstreamed throughout all other DRC Sectors (Emergency Response, FSL, Mixed Migration, and Community-Driven Recovery) and is a key component in programme design; therefore the Protection TL may be requested to support and follow‑up on cross-cutting Protection issues within other Sectors. |
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Duties and responsibilities: Project Management and Implementation:
Programme Development and Quality
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning • Support the Protection Manager in generating analysis and regularly updating the Protection risks matrix in alignment with project requirements • Collaborate with the M&E team to ensure monitoring activities are mainstreamed across protection interventions and ensure protection of vulnerable groups while gathering appropriate and accurate data on protection outcomes • Develop internal learning and appropriate programme adjustments against new opportunities/challenges • Coordinate Protection assessments, with support from the MEAL Department
Finance, Procurement and Administration • Support the Protection Manager on the financial accountability of the Protection programme • Ensure the Protection Team raises Purchase Requests (PRs) in a timely manner, in line with DRC standards, and follow up on procurement processed with the Supply Chain Department • Support the Protection Manager in ensuring that HR policies are followed, including completion of regular Performance Management Meetings with all Protection staff • Ensure familiarity with DRC’s Operational Handbook
Coordination & Representation When requested and/or necessary: • Represent DRC in technical and coordination fora at Locality and State level • Under the supervision of the Protection Manager coordinate at ground level with national, local and international actors to ensure smooth and timely implementation of activities
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Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required: · At least 4 years of proven experience in implementing field-based Protection for Refugees, Returnees, IDPs · At least 2 years of proven experience in implementing said activities in a managerial role · Wide understanding of humanitarian and protection principles and their application, including community safety and rights-based approaches · Knowledge of Protection standards and guidelines, as well as of AAP principles · Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational, and prioritization skills · Demonstrated experience and ability to professionally and appropriately represent the organization and negotiate and defend DRC’s interests with a diverse range of government officials, local organizations and other groups · Skills in Project Cycle Management, including creating work plans, delegation of responsibilities with setting of clear milestones, organizing work and monitoring progress · Ability to work closely with a diverse team of individuals in a highly intense and fluid environment, cultural sensitivity and respectful of local contexts · Ability to effectively engage and communicate with communities in a responsible manner Assets: Proven experience in providing technical guidance and training including development of training materials is an asset |
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