Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian organization that was established in 195
Job Overview:
The Protection Specialist role is crucial for the implementation, quality assurance, and coordination of DRC's Protection activities in West Nile, Uganda. This position is integral to the Protection team and operates under the supervision of the Country Protection Manager. The specialist will be based in Arua and will focus on various protection activities, including Gender-Based Violence (GBV) response and prevention, child protection, community-based protection, and legal aid. The role emphasizes the importance of integrating protection into all program areas, ensuring that protection considerations are embedded in design" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">program design and implementation. The Protection Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that protection activities are effectively managed and that the needs of vulnerable populations are addressed through comprehensive protection strategies.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Protection Specialist will have a wide range of responsibilities, including but not limited to: managing and implementing protection programs, ensuring the quality of project activities at the field level, and maintaining proper documentation and management of protection cases. The specialist will ensure that beneficiary selection criteria are adhered to and that referral pathways are updated and utilized effectively. They will provide training, coaching, and mentoring to protection staff, ensuring clarity on protection tools and standards. Additionally, the specialist will conduct protection risk analyses, develop context-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and support the development of DRC’s Protection action plan for West Nile. They will also participate in monitoring and evaluation activities, ensuring that protection teams maintain project data with the highest standards of confidentiality and data protection. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders, including participation in protection sector working group meetings and providing timely analysis of the protection environment in West Nile and Uganda.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates for the Protection Specialist position must possess a Bachelor's degree in international relations, sociology, social sciences, or a related field. They should have at least 5 years of experience in implementing and overseeing protection activities, particularly in the sub-sectors of GBV, child protection, and community-based protection. Experience in developing technical guidance and tools for quality implementation of protection activities is essential, as is experience in designing and facilitating protection training. Candidates should also have experience collaborating with information management colleagues to utilize evidence on protection risks for programming decisions. Familiarity with legal aid is considered an asset. The ability to engage and mobilize colleagues without direct management lines is also crucial for success in this role.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for the Protection Specialist position includes a Bachelor's degree in fields such as international relations, sociology, social sciences, or other related disciplines. This educational foundation is essential for understanding the complexities of protection issues and for effectively implementing protection strategies in humanitarian contexts.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the field of protection, specifically in implementing and overseeing activities related to GBV, child protection, and community-based protection. Candidates should demonstrate a strong track record of managing protection programs and ensuring quality implementation in line with global standards.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position, as all documentation and communication will be conducted in English. Knowledge of local languages spoken in Uganda would be considered an advantage, as it would facilitate better communication with beneficiaries and local stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
The contract for this position is for a duration of 12 months, with a designated duty station in Arua, Uganda. The expected start date for the role is November 202
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian organization that was established in 195
- Its mission is to support refugees and displaced persons in finding durable solutions to their plight. DRC operates in multiple countries around the world, focusing on providing protection, assistance, and advocacy for vulnerable populations. The organization employs thousands of staff members globally and is committed to upholding the highest standards of humanitarian assistance and protection.
Job Overview:
The Protection Specialist role is crucial for the implementation, quality assurance, and coordination of DRC's Protection activities in West Nile, Uganda. This position is integral to the Protection team and operates under the supervision of the Country Protection Manager. The specialist will be based in Arua and will focus on various protection activities, including Gender-Based Violence (GBV) response and prevention, child protection, community-based protection, and legal aid. The role emphasizes the importance of integrating protection into all program areas, ensuring that protection considerations are embedded in design" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">program design and implementation. The Protection Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that protection activities are effectively managed and that the needs of vulnerable populations are addressed through comprehensive protection strategies.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Protection Specialist will have a wide range of responsibilities, including but not limited to: managing and implementing protection programs, ensuring the quality of project activities at the field level, and maintaining proper documentation and management of protection cases. The specialist will ensure that beneficiary selection criteria are adhered to and that referral pathways are updated and utilized effectively. They will provide training, coaching, and mentoring to protection staff, ensuring clarity on protection tools and standards. Additionally, the specialist will conduct protection risk analyses, develop context-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and support the development of DRC’s Protection action plan for West Nile. They will also participate in monitoring and evaluation activities, ensuring that protection teams maintain project data with the highest standards of confidentiality and data protection. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders, including participation in protection sector working group meetings and providing timely analysis of the protection environment in West Nile and Uganda.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates for the Protection Specialist position must possess a Bachelor's degree in international relations, sociology, social sciences, or a related field. They should have at least 5 years of experience in implementing and overseeing protection activities, particularly in the sub-sectors of GBV, child protection, and community-based protection. Experience in developing technical guidance and tools for quality implementation of protection activities is essential, as is experience in designing and facilitating protection training. Candidates should also have experience collaborating with information management colleagues to utilize evidence on protection risks for programming decisions. Familiarity with legal aid is considered an asset. The ability to engage and mobilize colleagues without direct management lines is also crucial for success in this role.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for the Protection Specialist position includes a Bachelor's degree in fields such as international relations, sociology, social sciences, or other related disciplines. This educational foundation is essential for understanding the complexities of protection issues and for effectively implementing protection strategies in humanitarian contexts.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the field of protection, specifically in implementing and overseeing activities related to GBV, child protection, and community-based protection. Candidates should demonstrate a strong track record of managing protection programs and ensuring quality implementation in line with global standards.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position, as all documentation and communication will be conducted in English. Knowledge of local languages spoken in Uganda would be considered an advantage, as it would facilitate better communication with beneficiaries and local stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
The contract for this position is for a duration of 12 months, with a designated duty station in Arua, Uganda. The expected start date for the role is November 202
- The salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national employees. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and an updated CV in English, with a maximum length of four pages. Applications sent via email will not be considered. The closing date for applications is set for 2nd November 202
- Former OCHA-CBPF project staff are encouraged to apply. DRC emphasizes that it does not solicit money for any part of its recruitment process, and all recruitment is merit-based, adhering to globally accepted HR best practices.
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