Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is one of the world’s leading non-governmental organizations focused on responding to displacement. Established in 1956, DRC has been registered in Sudan since 2004 and has been delivering life-saving programming in various sectors including protection, emergency response, shelter, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security and livelihoods, disaster risk reduction, camp management, and humanitarian mine action. The organization operates in multiple regions within Sudan, including Central Darfur, South Kordofan, Gedaref, Port Sudan, and White Nile. DRC is dedicated to addressing the needs of one of the largest displaced populations in Africa, which includes over 3.7 million internally displaced people and over 1.1 million refugees from various countries. The organization is committed to providing effective humanitarian assistance amidst the ongoing political crisis and economic turmoil in Sudan, which has been exacerbated by rising food and energy costs, disease outbreaks, and ongoing conflict.
Job Overview:
The Protection Officer will be an integral member of the DRC Protection team, collaborating closely with the Protection Team Leader, Manager, and other team members to ensure the effective setup, implementation, and evaluation of protection interventions. The role focuses on delivering high-quality results in various protection programming areas, including gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and community-based protection initiatives. The Protection Officer will be responsible for ensuring that protection services are delivered in accordance with global standards and DRC's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This position requires a proactive approach to identifying community needs and gaps in protection services, as well as developing and implementing strategies to address these issues. The Protection Officer will also engage with community members to raise awareness about protection concerns and facilitate discussions that empower communities to take action on their own behalf.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Protection Officer will have a comprehensive set of responsibilities, including but not limited to:
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess at least 3-4 years of experience in non-governmental organizations and humanitarian settings, specifically in protection programming. They should demonstrate experience in GBV prevention, community-based protection, and general protection. Experience in providing training or facilitating sessions on protection topics is essential, along with experience in supervising staff and/or volunteers. Candidates must exhibit the ability to maintain confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination, and safety of individuals at all times. Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity, and flexibility are also necessary attributes for this role.
Educational Background:
A university degree in fields such as Psychology, Social Sciences, Humanitarian Affairs, law" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">International Law, Development, or any other related field is required for this position.
Experience:
The position requires candidates to have a minimum of 3-4 years of relevant experience in non-governmental organizations and humanitarian settings, particularly in protection programming. This experience should include work on GBV prevention and community-based protection initiatives.
Languages:
Fluency in both Arabic and English is mandatory for this position, as effective communication in these languages is crucial for the role.
Additional Notes:
This position is a national project-based contract with a duration of 15 months. The salary range starts from USD 1,225.00 per month. The duty station for this role is Gedaref, and the start date is as soon as possible. The closing date for applications is 4/08/202
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is one of the world’s leading non-governmental organizations focused on responding to displacement. Established in 1956, DRC has been registered in Sudan since 2004 and has been delivering life-saving programming in various sectors including protection, emergency response, shelter, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security and livelihoods, disaster risk reduction, camp management, and humanitarian mine action. The organization operates in multiple regions within Sudan, including Central Darfur, South Kordofan, Gedaref, Port Sudan, and White Nile. DRC is dedicated to addressing the needs of one of the largest displaced populations in Africa, which includes over 3.7 million internally displaced people and over 1.1 million refugees from various countries. The organization is committed to providing effective humanitarian assistance amidst the ongoing political crisis and economic turmoil in Sudan, which has been exacerbated by rising food and energy costs, disease outbreaks, and ongoing conflict.
Job Overview:
The Protection Officer will be an integral member of the DRC Protection team, collaborating closely with the Protection Team Leader, Manager, and other team members to ensure the effective setup, implementation, and evaluation of protection interventions. The role focuses on delivering high-quality results in various protection programming areas, including gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and community-based protection initiatives. The Protection Officer will be responsible for ensuring that protection services are delivered in accordance with global standards and DRC's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This position requires a proactive approach to identifying community needs and gaps in protection services, as well as developing and implementing strategies to address these issues. The Protection Officer will also engage with community members to raise awareness about protection concerns and facilitate discussions that empower communities to take action on their own behalf.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Protection Officer will have a comprehensive set of responsibilities, including but not limited to:
- Technically supervising and supporting the field implementation of Protection Assistants, implementing partner staff, community volunteers, and community-based networks in GBV prevention and general protection programming.
- Identifying capacity gaps and areas for improvement within the team and proposing appropriate solutions, including delivering capacity-strengthening sessions as needed.
- Ensuring the quality of direct service delivery by Protection Assistants and partner staff, adhering to global standards and DRC SOPs.
- Implementing and overseeing protection monitoring activities, including data collection through focus group discussions (FGDs), key informant interviews (KIIs), observations, and incident reporting using Kobo.
- Leading community engagement and communication activities, including information dissemination through protection desks and awareness-raising sessions.
- Supporting community-based structures by facilitating meaningful group dialogue and mentoring participants to identify and address protection concerns.
- Ensuring a strong understanding of the Engaging Men as Allies (EMAA) curriculum and psychosocial-support" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">psychosocial support (PSS) interventions, supervising and facilitating sessions as per the work plan.
- Supporting the development and contextualization of protection tools and materials.
- Leading capacity-building initiatives on various protection topics. 1
- Ensuring protection mainstreaming across all project activities, including those outside the protection sector. 1
- Ensuring diverse representation among community mobilizers and focal points to enhance DRC's outreach to individuals in need of protection. 1
- Contributing to the engagement with community volunteers and focal points, including their identification, mobilization, onboarding, capacity building, and coordination of field activities. 1
- Maintaining effective referral pathways by supporting referral mapping and facilitating safe and timely referrals. 1
- Coordinating with relevant protection partners to strengthen service coordination and referral mechanisms. 1
- Assisting the Protection Team Leader and/or Protection Manager with logistical and administrative tasks. 1
- Supporting timely and accurate reporting of project activities, ensuring proper documentation and contribution to report drafting. 1
- Coordinating with the MEAL team to support monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning activities.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess at least 3-4 years of experience in non-governmental organizations and humanitarian settings, specifically in protection programming. They should demonstrate experience in GBV prevention, community-based protection, and general protection. Experience in providing training or facilitating sessions on protection topics is essential, along with experience in supervising staff and/or volunteers. Candidates must exhibit the ability to maintain confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination, and safety of individuals at all times. Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity, and flexibility are also necessary attributes for this role.
Educational Background:
A university degree in fields such as Psychology, Social Sciences, Humanitarian Affairs, law" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">International Law, Development, or any other related field is required for this position.
Experience:
The position requires candidates to have a minimum of 3-4 years of relevant experience in non-governmental organizations and humanitarian settings, particularly in protection programming. This experience should include work on GBV prevention and community-based protection initiatives.
Languages:
Fluency in both Arabic and English is mandatory for this position, as effective communication in these languages is crucial for the role.
Additional Notes:
This position is a national project-based contract with a duration of 15 months. The salary range starts from USD 1,225.00 per month. The duty station for this role is Gedaref, and the start date is as soon as possible. The closing date for applications is 4/08/202
- The salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national employees. DRC offers various benefits, including two bonuses during Eid festivals, contributions to the National Social Insurance and Pension Fund, health insurance for employees and their families, group personal accidental insurance, and opportunities for professional growth through various learning and development courses. DRC is committed to gender equality and encourages female candidates to apply to help bridge the gender gap. The organization is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity, ensuring an inclusive environment for all employees.
Info
Job Posting Disclaimer
This job posting is provided for informational purposes only. The accuracy of the job description, qualifications, and other details mentioned is the sole responsibility of the employer or the organization listing the job. We do not guarantee the validity or legitimacy of this job posting. Candidates are advised to conduct their own due diligence and verify the details directly with the employer before applying.
We are not liable for any decisions or actions taken by applicants in response to this job listing. By applying, you agree that all application processes, interviews, and potential job offers are managed exclusively by the listed employer or organization.
Beware of fraudulent job offers. Do not provide sensitive personal information or make any payments to secure a job.
We are not liable for any decisions or actions taken by applicants in response to this job listing. By applying, you agree that all application processes, interviews, and potential job offers are managed exclusively by the listed employer or organization.
Beware of fraudulent job offers. Do not provide sensitive personal information or make any payments to secure a job.