Background:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs. DRC is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organization which has been operating in Somalia since 1997. DRC has mainly focused on Somalis who are displaced by conflict and natural disaster. DRC programs include Protection, Food Security & Livelihoods, Shelter/NFI and Water & Sanitation. Since 2018 DRC, in collaboration with UNHCR and under the leadership of the Protection Cluster, is spearheading a country-wide Protection Monitoring System. DRC is one of the two networks responsible for data collection in Somalia.
Overall purpose of the role:
The Protection Officer for Information Management (PIM) will be fully dedicated to lead the comprehensive protection-related data management across DRC Somalia and Somaliland Mix Migration and Cross border Protection Monitoring. To this end, the position plays a key role in contributing to and supporting protection programming through the collection, analysis and sharing of information in accordance with professional standards for protection work. The position is responsible to design tools and thematic documents related to DRC’s protection programming for both internal and external audiences and will support the Protection Manager and other members of the protection team in the identification of key protection trends and in the analysis of quantitative data to support the development of evidence-based decision making and strategies. Finally, the position is responsible for the design, implementation and management of program-related data and information management systems and support for PIM tasks other protection programming including SPMS and general protection.
Responsibilities:
Experience, Education and technical competencies: (include years of experience)
Languages: • Fluency in written and spoken Somali & English
ABOUT YOU
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ 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: Upholding and promoting 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
Availability: July 2022
Duty station: Mogadishu
Reporting to: Protection Manager
Duration: 6 Month with possibility of extension based on performance and funding
Contract: This position is graded as Band H-Non-Management for qualified national staff and the terms of employment will be in accordance with DRC terms for national staff.
The position is open to Nationals ONLY
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, color, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.
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). All DRC staff must be committed to the Red Cross Code of Conduct, as well as the Core Humanitarian Standards.
Application Applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV in English. The cover letter should outline your personal motivation for applying and your key qualifications for the position. We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=1036&ProjectId=164803&DepartmentId=19011&MediaId=5 under Vacancies. Applications sent by email will not be considered. Please forward the application and CV, in English through the online application on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies no later than 25th June 2022.