Protection Coordinator
December 10, 2016
Asia,
Danish Refugee Council,
International NGO,
Myanmar,
NGO Jobs Vacancy,
Protection Coordinator,
Rakhine,
Yangon
Job from Danish Refugee Council
Closing date: 04 Jan 2017
Overall objective
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is seeking a dedicated Protection Coordinator to strengthen DRC’s operations in Myanmar’s Kachin State.
Who are we?
DRC is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) which provides protection and promotes durable solutions for refugees and displaced people worldwide suffering from the effects of war and humanitarian crisis. We operate in more than 30 countries servicing over 1.5 million people. For further details, please click the following link: https://drc.dk/
DRC has worked in Myanmar since 2009 providing humanitarian and infrastructure assistance to victims of cyclone Nargis in the Ayeyarwady Delta in southern Myanmar. In 2011, DRC/DDG expanded its activities to Rakhine and Kachin, and in 2013, to South Eastern Myanmar, moving its program towards emergency response to the humanitarian crisis of IDPs in camps and camp like situations. DRC implements multi-sectoral programming to address the persistent needs of the displaced, conflict affected populations in these locations.
Following the break of a ceasefire in Kachin in June 2011, DRC moved its program towards emergency response to the humanitarian crisis of IDPs in camps and camp like situations. The work includes multi-sectoral programming to address the persistent needs of the displaced, conflict-affected populations in both Kachin and Northern Shan State. Support currently includes construction and maintenance of temporary shelter, livelihood support, community development but roots in a strong protection outreach with protection monitoring, individual protection assistance, child protection, counter-trafficking, mine risk education, training and awareness raising among other activities.
DRC’s protection activities in Kachin refer to a broad spectrum of sectors and include regular protection monitoring in IDP camps, related reporting and advocacy work, increased efforts in awareness raising of conflict affected populations, Child Protection, individual protection assistance to the most vulnerable as well as community protection activities and counter trafficking The protection focus also links with more proactive cooperation with duty bearers in terms of training as well as accountability.
DRC/DDG Myanmar currently employs approximately 200 national and over 20 international staff and operates from 7 offices with around 70 national staff and 7 international staff operating in the Kachin and Northern Shan programme. The main donors of DRC in the Kachin programme include DANIDA, EC, ECHO, DFID/HARP, SDC, UNICEF, USAID as well as private trusts / foundations.
The position
The Protection Coordinator will manage a team of international and national staff and be overall responsible for managing and ensuring delivery of all protection related activities in Kachin State including contribution to DRC/DDGs efforts to protection at national level.
1. Protection Activities, Project Implementation and Strategy
Take active leadership in the strategic development and implementation plan for all protection related project activities to be delivered by the team of international and national staff
Ensure quality and quantity of all protection activities efforts in Kachin State
Analyze protection related information and communicate protection efforts to relevant partners and duty bearers
Ensure proper cooperation with partner organizations and delivery of quality services
Support and contribute to advocacy efforts on selected themes in coordination with partners working closely together with the Protection Advocacy Coordinator
Conceptualize awareness raising efforts according to needs of targeted populations
Identify and expand sectors and areas of cooperation with duty bearers
Seek and guide dialogue with partners and duty bearers regarding protection related affairs
Provide continuous input to DRC’s protection work and vision in Kachin State as well as to the national protection work of DRC
Lead on protection related project proposal development including writing up of protection related activities
Engage in constructive debate and dialogue to further develop the Protection programme activities in Kachin
Work closely with the DDG Project Manager to ensure linkages are established where relevant between the Protection and HMA activities
Project Cycle Management of all Protection-related activities in stand-alone protection projects and protection elements of multi-sector projects (including project progress review activities, BFU, GOMs, GCMs etc)
2. Representation
Represent DRC at all relevant coordination fora including inter-agency and the PWG, with partner organizations as well as duty bearers
3. Reporting
Coordinate on all reporting efforts of DRC Kachin on protection related topics including internal reporting, contributions to protection working group, donor reporting etc
4. Accountability
Guided by the DRC Programme Handbook, continuously monitor and develop relevant accountability initiatives within the protection sector as well as strengthening the effort to document the impact of activities.
5. Human Resource Management
Provide line management supervision for both international and national staff direct reports
Supervision and reporting
The Protection Coordinator reports to, and works in close collaboration with, the expatriate DRC Program Manager in Kachin State.
About you
The successful candidate will have:
University Degree in a law, international humanitarian law, international relations, political science or similar
A minimum of 5 years programme / project management experience in displacement related contexts, including in camps and camp-like situations
Previous direct experience of managing implementation of protection-related projects more specifically in General Protection and Child Protection
Detailed understanding of humanitarian principles and practices
Proven ability to manage a portfolio of projects with experience in financial management, understanding of logistics and procurement procedures and Human Resource management
Proven advocacy skills
Strong interpersonal, facilitation, communication and writing skills
Ability to work both independently and to lead a diverse team across different field sites
Cultural sensitivity and adaptability
Professional fluency in English
Duty station
Bhamo, Kachin State, with frequent travel within Kachin and to Yangon as needed.
We offer
DRC will offer the successful applicant a contract for 12 months. Envisaged start date is 1 February. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies. The position is placed at level A14. Myitkyina is a non-family duty station.
How to apply:
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking here. All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV only applications will not be considered. Applications close 4th January 2017 Suitable candidates may be contacted for initial interview before the vacancy has closed.
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk
Need further information?
For more details on this position please contact Anne Leewis, DRC Programme Manager Kachin at anne.leewis@drcmm.org or Daphne Landkroon (daphne.landkroon@drcmm.org)
Please note that applications sent directly to Ms Leewis/Ms Landkroon will not be considered.
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.dk
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 1956 that works in more than 35 countries throughout the world. We are the largest humanitarian NGO in Denmark and consistently ranked as one of the world’s best NGOs according to Global_Geneva.
We fulfil our mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people and host communities in the conflict areas of the world. We also advocate on behalf of conflict-affected populations globally on the basis of humanitarian principles and the Human Rights Declaration. Our work and long-term strategies are guided by our five core values: Humanitarian approach - Respect - Independence & neutrality - Inclusion - Honesty & transparency.
You can read more about our vision and work on drc.ngo.
Closing date: 04 Jan 2017
Overall objective
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is seeking a dedicated Protection Coordinator to strengthen DRC’s operations in Myanmar’s Kachin State.
Who are we?
DRC is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) which provides protection and promotes durable solutions for refugees and displaced people worldwide suffering from the effects of war and humanitarian crisis. We operate in more than 30 countries servicing over 1.5 million people. For further details, please click the following link: https://drc.dk/
DRC has worked in Myanmar since 2009 providing humanitarian and infrastructure assistance to victims of cyclone Nargis in the Ayeyarwady Delta in southern Myanmar. In 2011, DRC/DDG expanded its activities to Rakhine and Kachin, and in 2013, to South Eastern Myanmar, moving its program towards emergency response to the humanitarian crisis of IDPs in camps and camp like situations. DRC implements multi-sectoral programming to address the persistent needs of the displaced, conflict affected populations in these locations.
Following the break of a ceasefire in Kachin in June 2011, DRC moved its program towards emergency response to the humanitarian crisis of IDPs in camps and camp like situations. The work includes multi-sectoral programming to address the persistent needs of the displaced, conflict-affected populations in both Kachin and Northern Shan State. Support currently includes construction and maintenance of temporary shelter, livelihood support, community development but roots in a strong protection outreach with protection monitoring, individual protection assistance, child protection, counter-trafficking, mine risk education, training and awareness raising among other activities.
DRC’s protection activities in Kachin refer to a broad spectrum of sectors and include regular protection monitoring in IDP camps, related reporting and advocacy work, increased efforts in awareness raising of conflict affected populations, Child Protection, individual protection assistance to the most vulnerable as well as community protection activities and counter trafficking The protection focus also links with more proactive cooperation with duty bearers in terms of training as well as accountability.
DRC/DDG Myanmar currently employs approximately 200 national and over 20 international staff and operates from 7 offices with around 70 national staff and 7 international staff operating in the Kachin and Northern Shan programme. The main donors of DRC in the Kachin programme include DANIDA, EC, ECHO, DFID/HARP, SDC, UNICEF, USAID as well as private trusts / foundations.
The position
The Protection Coordinator will manage a team of international and national staff and be overall responsible for managing and ensuring delivery of all protection related activities in Kachin State including contribution to DRC/DDGs efforts to protection at national level.
1. Protection Activities, Project Implementation and Strategy
Take active leadership in the strategic development and implementation plan for all protection related project activities to be delivered by the team of international and national staff
Ensure quality and quantity of all protection activities efforts in Kachin State
Analyze protection related information and communicate protection efforts to relevant partners and duty bearers
Ensure proper cooperation with partner organizations and delivery of quality services
Support and contribute to advocacy efforts on selected themes in coordination with partners working closely together with the Protection Advocacy Coordinator
Conceptualize awareness raising efforts according to needs of targeted populations
Identify and expand sectors and areas of cooperation with duty bearers
Seek and guide dialogue with partners and duty bearers regarding protection related affairs
Provide continuous input to DRC’s protection work and vision in Kachin State as well as to the national protection work of DRC
Lead on protection related project proposal development including writing up of protection related activities
Engage in constructive debate and dialogue to further develop the Protection programme activities in Kachin
Work closely with the DDG Project Manager to ensure linkages are established where relevant between the Protection and HMA activities
Project Cycle Management of all Protection-related activities in stand-alone protection projects and protection elements of multi-sector projects (including project progress review activities, BFU, GOMs, GCMs etc)
2. Representation
Represent DRC at all relevant coordination fora including inter-agency and the PWG, with partner organizations as well as duty bearers
3. Reporting
Coordinate on all reporting efforts of DRC Kachin on protection related topics including internal reporting, contributions to protection working group, donor reporting etc
4. Accountability
Guided by the DRC Programme Handbook, continuously monitor and develop relevant accountability initiatives within the protection sector as well as strengthening the effort to document the impact of activities.
5. Human Resource Management
Provide line management supervision for both international and national staff direct reports
Supervision and reporting
The Protection Coordinator reports to, and works in close collaboration with, the expatriate DRC Program Manager in Kachin State.
About you
The successful candidate will have:
University Degree in a law, international humanitarian law, international relations, political science or similar
A minimum of 5 years programme / project management experience in displacement related contexts, including in camps and camp-like situations
Previous direct experience of managing implementation of protection-related projects more specifically in General Protection and Child Protection
Detailed understanding of humanitarian principles and practices
Proven ability to manage a portfolio of projects with experience in financial management, understanding of logistics and procurement procedures and Human Resource management
Proven advocacy skills
Strong interpersonal, facilitation, communication and writing skills
Ability to work both independently and to lead a diverse team across different field sites
Cultural sensitivity and adaptability
Professional fluency in English
Duty station
Bhamo, Kachin State, with frequent travel within Kachin and to Yangon as needed.
We offer
DRC will offer the successful applicant a contract for 12 months. Envisaged start date is 1 February. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies. The position is placed at level A14. Myitkyina is a non-family duty station.
How to apply:
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking here. All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV only applications will not be considered. Applications close 4th January 2017 Suitable candidates may be contacted for initial interview before the vacancy has closed.
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk
Need further information?
For more details on this position please contact Anne Leewis, DRC Programme Manager Kachin at anne.leewis@drcmm.org or Daphne Landkroon (daphne.landkroon@drcmm.org)
Please note that applications sent directly to Ms Leewis/Ms Landkroon will not be considered.
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.dk
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 1956 that works in more than 35 countries throughout the world. We are the largest humanitarian NGO in Denmark and consistently ranked as one of the world’s best NGOs according to Global_Geneva.
We fulfil our mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people and host communities in the conflict areas of the world. We also advocate on behalf of conflict-affected populations globally on the basis of humanitarian principles and the Human Rights Declaration. Our work and long-term strategies are guided by our five core values: Humanitarian approach - Respect - Independence & neutrality - Inclusion - Honesty & transparency.
You can read more about our vision and work on drc.ngo.
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