DRC Uganda is currently looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join our dynamic team as Protection Specialist (Seconded to Partner Organization)

The overall purpose of the role:  

The Protection Specialist (Seconded) will provide on-site technical support and mentoring to the partner organization to ensure safe, ethical, and high-quality implementation of Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Child Protection (CP) case management, prevention and community-based protection activities. The position holder will strengthen the partner’s capacity to deliver survivor and child-centre services in line with international standards, while supporting coordination, quality assurance, and progressive handover as per the localization process. He/she will also reinforce systems for referrals, risk mitigation, and protection mainstreaming across activities. 

Your main duties and responsibilities will be: 

Technical oversight and quality assurance (GBV & Child Protection response and prevention) 

  • Provide day-to-day technical guidance on Gender Based Violence and Child Protection case management and prevention activities in line with inter-agency standards and national guidelines. 

  • Ensure survivor-centred and child-safeguarding principles are consistently applied across all activities (case management, Women & Girls Safe Spaces (WGSS), awareness sessions, adolescent life skills, positive parenting, child-led activities, protection desks). 

  • Support the establishment and strengthening of safe implementation systems, including Standard Operating Procedures, tools, confidentiality protocols, and safe data management.

  • Mentor staff on case management principles, risk identification, case management tools, safe disclosures and referral procedures.

  • Ensure strong linkages between GBV and CP case management and community-based prevention mechanisms.

  • Support quality implementation of Women & Girl Safe Spaces (WGSS) and child protection activities as safe entry points for identification and referral.

Capacity strengthening and mentoring of partner staff 

  • Provide structured mentoring and on-the-job coaching to partner staff implementing protection activities.

  • Support preparation and co-facilitation of trainings on protection principles, PSEA, Psychological First Aid, Safe referrals, and protection mainstreaming.

  • Strengthen partner capacity to plan, implement, and monitor GBV and CP activities independently. 

  • Contribute to capacity development plans and track progress toward technical handover. 

Protection systems strengthening, quality assurance, and compliance 

  • Support the regular update of GBV and Child Protection referral pathways. 

  • Facilitate coordination with service providers, duty bearers, and community structures to ensure safe, timely, and confidential referrals. 

  • Promote integration between community-based mechanisms and specialized services. 

  • Identify emerging protection risks and recommend mitigation measures across activities. 

  • Support development and use of monitoring tools for response and prevention activities. 

  • Review documentation and reports to ensure quality, confidentiality, and compliance with protection standards. 

  • Ensure adherence to safeguarding, PSEA, and donor requirements. 

  • Document lessons learned and good practices to inform adaptive programming. 

Liaison with DRC Protection team and quality alignment 

  • Maintain close technical coordination with DRC’s Protection team to ensure alignment with organizational standards, tools, and approaches. 

  • Participate in regular technical supervision and case discussions with DRC specialists. 

  • Facilitate two-way information sharing between the partner and DRC to support adaptive programming and problem-solving. 

  • Escalate complex protection concerns, safeguarding risks, or implementation challenges to DRC for guidance. 

  • In collaboration to the Country Protection Specialist, contribute to harmonization of methodologies, training materials, and reporting between DRC and the partner. 

About you 

To be successful in this role, you must have a minimum 5 years of experience in GBV prevention and response programming. Moreover, we also expect the following.

Required  

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Social work, Development Studies, Gender Studies, or related field. A Master's degree is an added advantage 

  • Demonstrated experience in GBV, child protection, and general protection programming.  

  • Strong technical expertise in protection and GBV programming. 

  • Excellent facilitation, training, and mentoring skills  

  • Strong coordination and stakeholder engagement abilities  

  • Analytical and problem-solving skills 

  • Excellent report writing and communication skills  

  • Strong understanding of protection principles, international frameworks, and case management guidelines 

  • Experience working in humanitarian, refugee, or emergency settings is an added advantage. 

  • Strong understanding of GBV guiding principles and Inter-Agency GBV Minimum Standards. 

  • Experience of working with UN or Non‐Governmental organizations/Refugee Led Organizations. 

  • Good knowledge of GBV and child protection prevention approaches (SASA Together, Adolescent Life skills, Positive Parenting Manual, Structured Group PSS sessions, Para Social Workers Curriculum, and EMAP). 

  • Familiarity with Monitoring & Evaluation for UN-funded projects desired. 

Desirable 

  • Knowlege of the local languages spoken by South Sudanese and Conglese refugees' communities.

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 uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. 

We offer 

  • Contract length: 6 months  

  • Band: NM G2 

  • Designation of Duty Station: Bidibidi 

  • Start date: May 2026 

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national employees; please refer to our website.  

Application process 

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered. 

Closing date for applications: 8th April 2026 

Please note that this position is subject to funding approval 

DRC does not solicit money for any part of its recruitment process. All recruitment is merit-based and follows HR best practices that are globally acceptable. Henceforth, should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it 

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo. 

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