Technical Specialist (Protection)
Job Description
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 been operational in Sudan since 2004, delivering essential life-saving programs 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, 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 committed to addressing the needs of one of the largest displaced populations in Africa, which includes over 3.7 million internally displaced persons and more than 1.1 million refugees from neighboring countries. The organization is dedicated to providing humanitarian assistance amidst the ongoing political crisis, economic challenges, and social turmoil in Sudan, which have been exacerbated by rising food and energy costs, disease outbreaks, and persistent conflict.
Job Overview:
The Technical Specialist (Protection) will play a crucial role under the supervision of the Chief of Party, contributing to the development, implementation, and technical coordination of the FCDO funded consortia program in Sudan. This position is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality technical services in collaboration with consortium partners. The Technical Specialist will focus on enhancing risk mitigation, response, and prevention activities, particularly in the contextualization of social norm methodologies. The role involves the harmonization and rollout of tools, guidelines, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for case management, as well as continuous capacity building and ensuring adherence to standard donor and data analysis/reporting methods. Additionally, the Technical Specialist will be instrumental in harmonizing safeguarding mechanisms and processes within the consortium.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The main responsibilities of the Technical Specialist include providing coordination and direction to the consortium on technical activities, ensuring a coherent technical strategy that meets the needs of the project beneficiaries while implementing necessary safeguarding measures. The Specialist will provide regular technical support and guidance to consortium technical focal points to enhance the capacity of protection teams in delivering high-quality GBV mitigation, prevention, and response services. Responsibilities also include coordinating the rollout of GBV case management SOPs, enhancing GBV prevention efforts, supporting partners in developing gender-sensitive awareness messaging, ensuring minimum standards of capacity and awareness on GBV referrals, and conducting field visits to monitor implementation quality. The Specialist will also oversee data collection management systems for GBV protection activities, review technical activities for donor reports, and stay updated on developments impacting the protection environment in Sudan. Furthermore, the Specialist will lead capacity-building initiatives, develop training materials, and coordinate project design and cycle management activities, ensuring adherence to GBV minimum standards and relevant SOPs.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess proven experience of at least 5 years in humanitarian protection and GBV programming, particularly in the context of Sudan. They should have experience in gender analysis, developing gender-sensitive assessments, and monitoring tools. Knowledge of information management for GBV, including data collection and analysis, is essential. Candidates should also have experience in capacity building on Psychological First Aid (PFA) and psychosocial-support" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Psychosocial Support (PSS), as well as the ability to provide technical guidance and deliver participatory training. Understanding of PSEAH/Safeguarding concepts and mechanisms is required, along with strong report writing and data analysis skills. Excellent communication, coordination, negotiation, and representation skills are also necessary, as is the ability to work independently and flexibly within a diverse team.
Educational Background:
A university degree relevant to humanitarian work is required, preferably in law, social work, gender studies, social sciences, or humanitarian aid. This educational background will provide the necessary foundation for understanding the complexities of humanitarian protection and GBV programming.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in humanitarian protection and GBV programming, with a strong emphasis on practical application in the field. Candidates should demonstrate a history of working effectively in challenging environments, particularly in conflict-affected areas, and should have experience in capacity building and training within a consortium or collaborative framework.
Languages:
Fluency in both English and Arabic, both written and spoken, is mandatory for this position. This bilingual capability is essential for effective communication with diverse stakeholders and for the successful implementation of programs in Sudan. Additional language skills may be considered an asset but are not required.
Additional Notes:
The position is a national contract with a duration of 12 months, based in Port Sudan or Khartoum. The salary range starts from USD 2,300.00, and the role includes benefits such as two bonuses during Eid festivals, national social insurance, medical insurance allowance, and opportunities for professional growth and development. The Danish Refugee Council emphasizes a commitment to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from female candidates and ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants. The organization conducts thorough background checks as part of the recruitment process and does not charge any fees for job applications.
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 been operational in Sudan since 2004, delivering essential life-saving programs 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, 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 committed to addressing the needs of one of the largest displaced populations in Africa, which includes over 3.7 million internally displaced persons and more than 1.1 million refugees from neighboring countries. The organization is dedicated to providing humanitarian assistance amidst the ongoing political crisis, economic challenges, and social turmoil in Sudan, which have been exacerbated by rising food and energy costs, disease outbreaks, and persistent conflict.
Job Overview:
The Technical Specialist (Protection) will play a crucial role under the supervision of the Chief of Party, contributing to the development, implementation, and technical coordination of the FCDO funded consortia program in Sudan. This position is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality technical services in collaboration with consortium partners. The Technical Specialist will focus on enhancing risk mitigation, response, and prevention activities, particularly in the contextualization of social norm methodologies. The role involves the harmonization and rollout of tools, guidelines, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for case management, as well as continuous capacity building and ensuring adherence to standard donor and data analysis/reporting methods. Additionally, the Technical Specialist will be instrumental in harmonizing safeguarding mechanisms and processes within the consortium.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The main responsibilities of the Technical Specialist include providing coordination and direction to the consortium on technical activities, ensuring a coherent technical strategy that meets the needs of the project beneficiaries while implementing necessary safeguarding measures. The Specialist will provide regular technical support and guidance to consortium technical focal points to enhance the capacity of protection teams in delivering high-quality GBV mitigation, prevention, and response services. Responsibilities also include coordinating the rollout of GBV case management SOPs, enhancing GBV prevention efforts, supporting partners in developing gender-sensitive awareness messaging, ensuring minimum standards of capacity and awareness on GBV referrals, and conducting field visits to monitor implementation quality. The Specialist will also oversee data collection management systems for GBV protection activities, review technical activities for donor reports, and stay updated on developments impacting the protection environment in Sudan. Furthermore, the Specialist will lead capacity-building initiatives, develop training materials, and coordinate project design and cycle management activities, ensuring adherence to GBV minimum standards and relevant SOPs.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess proven experience of at least 5 years in humanitarian protection and GBV programming, particularly in the context of Sudan. They should have experience in gender analysis, developing gender-sensitive assessments, and monitoring tools. Knowledge of information management for GBV, including data collection and analysis, is essential. Candidates should also have experience in capacity building on Psychological First Aid (PFA) and psychosocial-support" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Psychosocial Support (PSS), as well as the ability to provide technical guidance and deliver participatory training. Understanding of PSEAH/Safeguarding concepts and mechanisms is required, along with strong report writing and data analysis skills. Excellent communication, coordination, negotiation, and representation skills are also necessary, as is the ability to work independently and flexibly within a diverse team.
Educational Background:
A university degree relevant to humanitarian work is required, preferably in law, social work, gender studies, social sciences, or humanitarian aid. This educational background will provide the necessary foundation for understanding the complexities of humanitarian protection and GBV programming.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in humanitarian protection and GBV programming, with a strong emphasis on practical application in the field. Candidates should demonstrate a history of working effectively in challenging environments, particularly in conflict-affected areas, and should have experience in capacity building and training within a consortium or collaborative framework.
Languages:
Fluency in both English and Arabic, both written and spoken, is mandatory for this position. This bilingual capability is essential for effective communication with diverse stakeholders and for the successful implementation of programs in Sudan. Additional language skills may be considered an asset but are not required.
Additional Notes:
The position is a national contract with a duration of 12 months, based in Port Sudan or Khartoum. The salary range starts from USD 2,300.00, and the role includes benefits such as two bonuses during Eid festivals, national social insurance, medical insurance allowance, and opportunities for professional growth and development. The Danish Refugee Council emphasizes a commitment to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from female candidates and ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants. The organization conducts thorough background checks as part of the recruitment process and does not charge any fees for job applications.
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