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 will be supervised by the Protection Team Leader. The officer coordinate and implement protection activities in given locations. The protection officer will plan, implement, monitor, and document all protection activities with the support of Protection Team leader. The officer will be responsible for day-to-day protection implementation activities in the field including implementing protection monitoring (using DC tools), IPA, awareness raising, conflict-sensitive and protection analysis, facilitating access to services via information dissemination and referrals, lead awareness within a community-based approach and conducting training and capacity building to relevant stakeholders. The protection officer will also work closely work with the protection assistants, PIM officer and reporting officer to produce monthly, weekly reports/updates and share with protection Team Leader. The PO will throughout his/her work ensure confidentiality and strictly adhere to the Code of Conduct.
Responsibilities
Monitoring and Reporting
Experience, Education and technical competencies: (include years of experience)
Languages:
ABOUT YOU
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
Conditions
Availability: August 2022
Duty station: Berbera
Reporting to: Protection Team Leader
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 strongly 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 www.drc.ngo 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 24 July 2022.
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/job support