Locations: Maiduguri, Borno Responsibilities Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
Ensure that protection data is collected, stored and shared according to the principles and procedures contained in the DRC Data Protection Protocol and applicable data protection principles, and identify sensitive data in the Nigerian context.
Assess protection risks and trends, identify problems/gaps and propose/prioritise timely practical actions to respond to clearly-formulated protection problems.
In collaboration with Emergency Coordinator and Emergency RRM Manager organize rapid needs assessments to identify risks and vulnerabilities, including those related to gender, age and diversity.
Contribute to DRC Nigeria’s fundraising strategy and help build strong relationships with donors and UN agencies to ensure predictable funding for DRC’s protection programming in Nigeria.
Develop staff capacities on the human rights based approach, protection assessments, protection monitoring, case management (CP, GBV), referral systems and protection mainstreaming through regular training and refreshers, mentoring and coaching;
Develop the capacities of duty bearers and external stakeholders on protection
Systematically and closely monitor the delivery and expenditure rates of ongoing protection programmes, promptly identifying and correcting under-delivery issues and deviations from workplans
Conduct regular field visits to identify and address programme quality concerns and gain a solid first-hand understanding of protection risks and trends at the community level
Actively represent the DRC at the Protection Sector Working Group (PSWG), Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV), Child Protection Working Group (CPWG) and other relevant coordination structures and protection actors (including UN agencies, ICRC and MSF), seeking to develop coordinated protection approaches and responses.
The responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive and may be readjusted per operational needs but will remain in line with the overall purpose of the role.
Essential
University degree, preferably in Human Rights Law, International Law or related field.
Minimum of five years’ international work experience with INGO’s, UN agencies, government agencies in IDP/refugee settings in complex emergencies;
Extensive work experience within the field of human rights protection, particularly in internal displacement and crisis settings;
Excellent analytical and report writing skills;
Strong understanding of protection principles and likely protection concerns arising in the Nigerian context as well as conflict sensitivity;
Solid experience in staff management in a cross-cultural environment
Proven ability to build external relationships with diplomacy, tact and professionalism in a complex and demanding environment.
Experience with capacity building of national staff and stakeholders, and in the facilitation of training events and workshops;
M&E knowledge and experience, including understanding of conducting assessments and analysing data
Substantial project management and budget management skills and experience;
Experience in community-based protection activities and protection assessments
Proven commitment to humanitarian accountability and quality standards
Experience and willingness to work in the field in volatile and insecure areas;
Experience living and working in a cross-cultural, multi-sector, team environment
Ability to work well under pressure and in adverse conditions;
Proficiency in common computer packages i.e. Word, Excel, Power point etc
Excellent written and spoken English.
Desirable:
Previous experience in Nigeria or similar conflict context
Knowledge of local languages
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.
We Offer
Contract length: 01 year
Level: A12
Designation of Duty Station: Unaccompanied
Start date: 15th January 2018
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies.
Note
Apply via :
candidate.hr-manager.net
