Protection Coordinator

ABOUT THE COMPANY DRC has been operating in Kenya since 2005, where we assist refugees and displacement-affected communities by implementing protection and livelihoods activities that increase their self-reliance and expand opportunities for a dignified life. DRC works in Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps, as well as in Nairobi and Mombasa to assist urban-based refugees. JOB SUMMARY Experience and Technical CompetenceSignificant knowledge of International Human Rights Law, particularly with Refugee Law and of Durable Solutions.Minimum 7 years’ experience implementing and developing Protection programs in displacement contextsExperience of Protection as well as Child Protection and GBV programming, Case Management and Gender.Experience in Protection Information Management systems and toolsExperience in international humanitarian work, advocacy and policy development at national level, and of high level representation.Experience of preparing a protection programming strategies and advocacy strategies for a complex programme covering multiple sites.Experience in coordinating and standardizing approaches across a multi-site programme.Experience of integrating protection with other sectors’ programming.Experience providing remote technical guidance and developing training to suit a variety of audiences.Demonstrated ability to conduct trainings on protection and human rights topics, including staff training.Experience with MEAL tools. EducationMaster’s degree in social science, Law or humanitarian aid RESPONSIBILITIES Protection sectoral technical responsibility Lead protection analysis efforts, the development and implementation of the country level protection strategy. Technically responsible for the overall protection portfolio and ensuring AGDM in protection activities. Oversee and lead the development, harmonisation and rollout of internal protection related tools, Standard Operating Procedures, policies, and guidelines related to DRC’s protection interventions.Act as a reference point for other sectors’ colleagues for Protection MainstreamingTechnical Supervision Technically supervise protection managers and team leaders and provide technical advice and guidance to protection staff. Responsible for participating in human resource processes including the recruitment of protection sectoral technical staff in country and setting performance objectives and performance appraisals for protection managers and team leaders.  Responsible for identifying protection sectoral technical gaps and establishing capacity building plans for protection sectoral staff. Work closely with relevant protection staff in the development and delivery of capacity building efforts. Provide regular technical support and guidance to protection teams and other relevant staff in both a structured and on a case-by-case basis. Protection programme development, quality assurance and oversight Maintain oversight of overall protection programme implementation, including budgets and ind