Senior Protection Analyst

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Position Title: Senior Protection Analyst
Location: Bogota
Country: Colombia
Deadline Date: 02/03/2025

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a prominent humanitarian non-governmental organization (NGO) that has been operational since 195

• DRC is dedicated to providing humanitarian assistance with a rights-based approach to refugees, migrants, internally displaced persons, returnees, and victims of organized violence. The organization operates in over 40 countries worldwide, focusing on protection, humanitarian assistance, and durable solutions for persons of concern and their host communities. DRC has been active in Colombia since 2011 and has expanded its operations to include direct work or partnerships in Venezuela, Peru, Mexico, and other Latin American countries since 202
• DRC is committed to enhancing the capacities of national organizations in the region and collaborates closely with various partners to achieve its mission.

Job Overview:
The Senior Protection Analyst will play a crucial role under the line management of the ProLAC Manager, leading the production of four regional protection analyses and one regional Legal Aid Needs Analysis as part of the ProLAC Initiative. This initiative is a regional harmonized protection monitoring effort implemented across nine countries in the Americas, in collaboration with the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). The Senior Protection Analyst will supervise and build the capacity of two protection specialists, guiding them in the analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data. The role involves developing narrative reports and visual data representations, revising data collection tools and methodologies, and facilitating consultations with field teams. The position is based in Bogotá, Colombia, and requires approximately 20% travel within the region, emphasizing the importance of regional collaboration and data-driven decision-making in humanitarian contexts.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Protection Analyst will be responsible for leading quantitative and qualitative data analysis for the ProLAC Initiative, utilizing the Protection Analysis Framework (PAF) of the Global Protection Cluster (GPC). Key responsibilities include coordinating with the ProLAC Protection Technical Working Group to revise data collection methodologies and tools, managing ProLAC’s projects on 'The DEEP' digital platform, ensuring quality assurance of data collected by field teams, and facilitating internal consultations and workshops. The analyst will also lead the development of narrative reports that monitor ongoing trends, visualize data through infographics, and produce regional protection analysis reports, internal briefing notes, and ad hoc reports. Presenting key findings to coordination forums and contributing insights to the advocacy strategy for the ProLAC Initiative are also essential duties. Additionally, the analyst will provide guidance and capacity-building to two Protection Specialists in data analysis and presentation.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in law" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">international law, human rights, migration or refugee studies, international development, or related social sciences. They should have demonstrated field experience in protection monitoring and a strong background in collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative protection data. An in-depth understanding of protection in humanitarian settings, particularly the Global Protection Cluster’s Protection Analytical Framework (PAF) and international legal frameworks, is essential. Knowledge of the GPC’s Protection Information Management (PIM) is also important. Experience in coordinating with national and global protection mechanisms, producing high-quality documents for diverse audiences, and using digital tools for qualitative data analysis is highly desirable. Leadership experience in protection programs is an added advantage.

Educational Background:
The position requires a Master’s degree in relevant fields such as international law, human rights, migration or refugee studies, international development, or other related social sciences. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of protection issues and the legal frameworks that govern humanitarian assistance.

Experience:
Candidates should have substantial field experience in protection monitoring, with a proven track record of conducting qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis. Experience in producing high-quality documents for various audiences and familiarity with digital tools and platforms for data analysis are also necessary. Leadership experience in protection programs is desirable, indicating a capacity to manage teams and projects effectively.

Languages:
Fluency in both English and Spanish is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages such as French or Portuguese is considered an advantage, enhancing the candidate's ability to communicate and collaborate in diverse regional contexts.

Additional Notes:
The position offers an international staff contract for a duration of 10 months, which is renewable based on performance and funding availability. The salary scale for this position is classified as F – Non-Manager. The expected starting date for this role is April 202

• Salary and working conditions will align with DRC’s salary scale for expatriate staff. The application process requires candidates to submit a cover letter and an updated CV in English, with a strict deadline for applications set for 02/03/2025 at 23.59 Colombia time (GMT-5). DRC encourages all applicants to apply and maintains a non-discriminatory recruitment process.