Protection Team Leader

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, we are excited to invite you to join our team as a Protection Team Leader If you are a skilled and motivated professional ready to make a difference, we want you on board! Together, we’ll work to deliver impactful humanitarian solutions in challenging environments.

About the job

The Protection Team Leader – GBV oversees the GBV prevention and response teams to ensure the effective delivery of protection services at the field level. He/she will be responsible for the overall design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of DRC’s Protection interventions. The Team Leader will provide oversight, technical support and leadership within the Protection unit. The Team leader will directly supervise GBV officers and Case Workers and will work under direct supervision of the Head of Base -Bentiu.

Responsibilities: (in bullet points)

R1: Program Management, Development, Monitoring and Evaluation

• In collaboration with the Specialist, PM and Senior Officers, provide technical leadership related to project design and development, planning, implementation, and overall project management of protection related projects.
• Develop technically sound work plans consistent with program goals and objectives in coordination with protection staff & M&E team.
• Develop, design & implement protection related information education materials for use in partnership with PoC and other protection partners.
• Ensure Mainstreaming of Age, Gender & Diversity and other protection related issues within DRC projects to promote safe, dignified, and equitable access to resources and services for all.
• Develop project concept notes, proposals, and monitoring and evaluation plans and strategies and ensure timely and high-quality implementation of the work plan in coordination with field teams.
• Submit timely technical monthly, quarterly & annual reports to the Protection PM.
• With support from field staff & M&E team, ensure monitoring & evaluation of Protection activities.

• Take lead & coordinate Protection related events including donor field visits and ensure proper visibility.
• Ensure mainstreaming of CHS commitments in DRC Projects.
• Ensure timely & quality Procurement of sector items & services in liaison with Logistics department.
• Manage the flow of information in relation to preparation and issuance of cash assistance to returnees.
• Ensure the effective Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning processes for the protection program
• Serve as the liaison with stakeholders and relevant Government of Kenya departments – from the local administration to subcounty levels for Protection related matters.

R2: Training & Capacity development

• Provide ongoing oversight on the design of training materials for staff & Partners to ensure Protection programming meets best practice standards and prioritizes the safety and security of beneficiaries and staff.
• Provide ongoing technical support and mentorship for the Project Officers to develop professional and technical competency.
• Support field teams to participate in and provide leadership within Camp-level GBV, working groups & other sectorial meetings.
• Provide technical feedback on monthly narrative reports received from Protection unit, ensuring that established program targets and objectives are being met.
• Support continuous on the job learning and capacity building for all Protection staff

R3: Coordination & Partnership

• Ensure DRC participates in/facilitates and actively participates in the GBV Working group Monthly Coordination Meetings at the camp level.
• Promote a positive profile of the program and good understanding among other sectors, partners and communities about the program.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with all stakeholders – Community support groups, community leaders, RRC, UNHCR, OCHA, IOM, NGOs, to enhance multi-agency and multi-sectoral cooperation and coordination.
• Strengthen the operationalization of GBV Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as well by engaging relevant stakeholders in review and update processes.
• Strengthen DRC’s partnership with Legal Aid partner/UNMISS civilian unit, UNFPA, UNICEF, UNHCR,  and AoR etc. through collaboration & close monitoring of their project progress.
• Represent DRC at the Bentiu level GBV cluster coordination meetings , GBV-PSEA WG, and in other key stakeholder’s forums related to Protection programming.

R4: Budget monitoring

• Monitor the GBV project budgets in order to maintain program expenditure within budget parameters, ensuring adherence to DRC financial procedures and donor requirements
• Support GBV team members to utilize financial planning tools, such as spending plans, procurement plans, and work plans based on activities and budgets.
• Work closely with the Protection PM and Area manager and the finance team in budget revision processes as per prioritized needs for each grant

R5: Staff Management;

•  Ensure timely recruitment of highly competent GBV staff.
• Hold regular meetings with staff to plan & address any concerns and share feedback
• Monitor and provide objective feedback related to staff performance, including Objective setting, Probation & Performance evaluations to promote growth and professional development for all protection staff.
• Provide leadership and support to ensure staff well-being, i.e. monitor and manage stress management by providing regular opportunities for staff debriefing to address secondary trauma.
• Ensure staff timesheets are done & submitted to HR on time on a monthly basis.

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (Protection, Psychology, Community Health, Laws, Community Development or Social Sciences) with at least 5-years’ experience working in protection, human rights, gender issues with IDPs, refugees, asylum seekers, migrants and/or other vulnerable populations.
• Previous experience working in sexual and gender-based violence, Cash/food transfer mechanisms and related programs.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective and working relations with local partners and other stakeholders.
• Experience and willingness to work in the field.
• Proficient in the use of computer/email/internet.