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Roving/Global
Humanitarian Strategic Surge Capacity
Subject to need
Expatriate contract
17 Mar 2025
27 Mar 2025
173393
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The DRC Standby Roster is looking for a skilled Child Protection Expert with UNHCR experience and French/English language skills to be part of a new roving deployment scheme in partnership with UNHCR.
Last year DRC entered a new deployment partnership to support UNHCR by deploying Child Protection Experts to selected operations. The Child Protection Expert will be deployed on a roving basis to UNHCR operations, primarily in emergencies, but also in complex protracted situations, for periods of two to three months on average. Between deployments, the Child Protection Expert will undertake remote work for UNHCR operations. They will be expected to undertake various tasks and duties based on operational needs in the following areas:
- Needs Identification, Strategy and Advocacy
- Programme planning and implementation
- Partnership and coordination
- Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
The Expert will be a member of the Protection team and may have direct supervisory responsibility for child protection staff.
Profile and qualifications
For this new deployment scheme, we are looking for a qualified candidate with extensive experience in the humanitarian field and who meets the following requirements:
- Relevant educational background and previous UNHCR work experience.
- A minimum of 4 years specific experience with Child Protection in humanitarian emergencies.
- Proficiency in English as well as in French (essential).
- Proficiency in Spanish (desirable)
- Knowledge and understanding of the complexities involved in refugee and IDP responses.
Application process
All applicants must upload a cover letter (1 page maximum) and an updated P11 form via the DRC online application system. Please also upload performance evaluation reports, if applicable. To apply, please click on the "Apply for position" button at the bottom of this advertisement. We will only accept applications submitted in English and received via our online platform.
We will be receiving and screening applications on a rolling basis until 27 March 2025.
Screening and selection process
Applications will be screened on an ongoing basis, and we may therefore contact relevant applicants prior to the application deadline. Long-listed candidates will be screened by UNHCR and if approved, will be asked to complete an online written test and to submit contact details for two references. If the test result is satisfactory, the candidate may be invited for an interview on Teams. The final selection will be done jointly by DRC and UNHCR. We expect the selection process and deployment of the Child Protection Expert to be concluded quickly.
If you have questions about the DRC-UNHCR roving deployment scheme or are facing issues with the application system, please contact Pia Terslev Johansen at sbr@drc.ngo. Applications sent directly to this email address will not be considered.
We foster an inclusive and diverse pool of experts and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
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DRC as an employer
Founded in 1956, DRC Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world - and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 40 countries, we protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees. We pride ourselves on our:
- Professionalism, impact & expertise
- Humanitarian approach & the work we do
- Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
- Culture, values & strong leadership
- Fair compensation & continuous development
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.