Protection Manager at DRC, Kadugli, Sudan

Deadline: 31 May 2023

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Protection Manager in Kadugli, Sudan.

DRC fulfills its mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities in the conflict areas of the world.

Key Jobs Responsibilities

The Protection Manager will perform the following functions:

Project Management and Implementation:
- Oversee the implementation of all Protection programming, including programme quality and budget management across all field sites;
- Undertake regular on-site visits to monitor the quality of activity implementation at the village-level and provide technical advice to field project staff as necessary;
- Ensure the relevance and implementation of technically-sound beneficiary selection criteria and approaches;
- Support DRC offices in strengthening information management, including standardized databases for protection and planning purposes;
- Support donor reporting by providing accurate and timely input on protection activities.
- Develop protocols and guidelines for protection activities and mainstreaming and train/coach staff to understand and implement, including strong integration and cooperation, in particular with the FSL team.
- Participate in the staff recruitment process, new staff on-boarding and induction process, capacity building, and performance appraisal of Protection staff.
Programme Development and Quality
- With support from Protection Coordinator to build up and roll out a plan for creating, improving and fostering skills and capacities of Protection Team in South Kordofan. In particular for competencies directly related to delivery of quality results: such us Case Management, IPA, Protection Monitoring, etc. The Staff capacitation plan shall be structured and formalized, including individual capacity assessment (both pre and post training), milestones, priorities, etc.
- With support of Protection Coordinator develop the strategic protection framework, DRC’s Protection Strategy in South Kordofan and provide technical assistance to roll it out
- Identify gaps and opportunities for further programming, support needs assessments and gap analyses, and contribute to proposals and other programme development initiatives.
- Ensure that a protection risk analysis is in place and constantly updated in the area of responsibility.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have:

University degree or higher education in law, social sciences, or related field or equivalent work experience;
At least 4 years of proven international experience in field-based protection in a range of settings
Detailed understanding of humanitarian and protection principles and their application, including community safety and rights-based approaches
Knowledge of protection standards and guidelines
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 and sound project management skills, including creating work plans, budgeting and delegation of responsibilities: sets clear milestones, organizes work and monitors progress in a dynamic and quick paced environment
Ability to work closely with a diverse team of individuals in a highly intense and fluid environment: Cultural sensitivity and respectful of local contexts
Proven experience in providing technical guidance and training including development of training materials
Effectively engages and communicates with communities in a responsible manner and is aware of AAP principles
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.