Protection Team Leader (PM and CBP)

Job Posting Organization:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is one of the world’s leading non-governmental organizations (NGOs) focused on responding to displacement crises. Established in 1956, DRC has a long history of providing assistance to refugees and displaced persons. The organization has been registered in Bangladesh since 2013, and in response to the Rohingya influx in 2017, it launched an integrated program to support the government in site management, shelter/NFI, and protection. DRC has expanded its operations to include aid projects that support host communities affected by the refugee influx, establishing an area office in Cox’s Bazar and a country office in Dhaka. DRC operates in multiple countries and employs thousands of staff worldwide, dedicated to providing humanitarian assistance and protection to vulnerable populations.

Job Overview:
The Protection Team Leader (Protection Monitoring and Community-based Protection) is a pivotal role within the DRC Cox’s Bazar protection programme. The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure the quality implementation of all protection monitoring (PM) and community-based protection (CBP) activities. The selected candidate will supervise the PM and CBP teams, providing technical guidance and training on various protection topics, including protection monitoring, protection analysis, community engagement, and more. The role requires collaboration with the Protection Project Manager and Protection Coordinator to ensure that programming adheres to IASC, DRC Global, and DRC Bangladesh standards. The Protection Team Leader will manage officers and assistants, ensuring that all activities are executed effectively and meet the established goals and targets.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Protection Team Leader include direct supervision of all CBP and PM activities to ensure technical quality and adherence to standard operating procedures (SoPs). The leader will support and train the PM team in collecting, analyzing, and reporting information on human rights and protection concerns. They will also assist CBP teams with community committees, providing training, mentoring, and feedback. Identifying gaps and capacity needs of team members is crucial, as is arranging training and ensuring that team members replicate learned skills. The leader will facilitate referrals to other humanitarian actors and collaborate with other Protection Team Leaders to share information across programming. Additionally, they will lead the implementation of activities within the technical scope of CBP and PM, ensuring quality and timely execution of projects while monitoring financial commitments and expenditures. Regular reporting on activities and maintaining excellent relationships with stakeholders is essential, as is supporting recruitment and performance evaluations of direct reports. The leader will also ensure proper documentation and secure storage of protection data, generate reports for information management, and represent DRC at relevant coordination meetings.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must have previous experience working with vulnerable communities or refugees in a similar context. A minimum of three years of protection or human rights work experience is required, with at least two years in General Protection. Direct protection implementation experience, including group facilitation and protection analysis, is essential. Experience in the Cox’s Bazar humanitarian response with an international NGO or UN organization active in the Protection Sector, GBV sub-sector, or Child Protection Sub-sector is required. Candidates should possess good communication and capacity-building skills, as well as proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, Kobo, Activity Info, and Power BI. Strong organizational and management skills are also necessary.

Educational Background:
A university education in fields such as Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Linguistics, Anthropology, Conflict Resolution, Gender Studies, Law, or a related field is required. A Master's degree is preferred. In cases where candidates have substantial work experience in similar profiles, an educational background that develops planning and organization skills may be considered sufficient.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of three years of relevant experience, particularly in protection or human rights work, with at least two years specifically in General Protection. Candidates should have direct experience in protection implementation, including group facilitation and protection analysis, and experience in the Cox’s Bazar humanitarian response is highly valued. Experience in protection interventions, particularly in a supervisory capacity, is also essential.

Languages:
Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is mandatory. Proficiency in Bengali is also required, along with sufficient proficiency in Chittagonian for communication with Rohingya speakers. These language skills are crucial for effective communication and engagement with the communities served by DRC.

Additional Notes:
The position is a national employment contract with an employment band of G. The start date is as soon as possible, and the duty station is Cox’s Bazar. The closing date for applications is 28 July 202

• DRC offers various benefits, including two bonuses paid on a pro-rata basis with the monthly salary, a mobile allowance, leave encashment, group life insurance including family coverage, dental and optical benefits, gratuity, an excellent working environment, and opportunities for growth and development. Applications must be submitted through the provided link, and candidates are encouraged to include a cover letter and an updated CV, along with details of three referees. DRC emphasizes equal opportunity in employment and does not charge any fees during the recruitment process.