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Protection Officer Kachin State, Myanmar

Yangon

  • Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: Yangon
  • Grade: Mid/Senior level - Mid/Senior - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Legal - Broad
    • Legal - International Law
    • Human Rights
    • Civil Society and Local governance
    • Protection Officer (Refugee)
    • Animal Health and Veterinary
  • Closing Date: Closed

Main Responsibilities: 
 
General:
 
  • To contribute to achievement of DRC/DDG’s Protection programme objectives in Kachin through promotion of protection for the internally displaced persons (IDPs) and other conflict-affected communities, including women, children, vulnerable individuals and other persons with special protection needs in DRC/DDG operational areas in Kachin State, ensuring the effective and efficient implementation of DRC/DDG’s Protection activities and Liaison with relevant stakeholders.  
 
Specific duties will include, but not be limited to: 
 
  • Support the Protection Team Leaders and CP Officer in monitoring and timely reporting (weekly and monthly reports) of protection and child protection incidents and concerns, trends and patterns analysis, and advocacy.  
  • Support and coach the protection teams in daily protection activities in IDP camps (e.g. focus group discussions, key informant interviews, observation, case management, creation of community based protection groups, capacity building, trainings, among others) and ensure the implementation is in accordance with relevant DRC/DDG standards, guidelines and SOPs, and in coordination with relevant actors in the field; 
  • Act as the focal person for specific Protection project in Kachin (ie ECHO project Jan-Dec 2017), which could include compiling field data to contribute to quarterly donor reports; involvement in budget follow up meetings, and; support field teams implementing the specific project through capacity building, training and on-the-job mentoring.  
  • In coordination with the Protection Coordinator, support and co-lead changes and improvements to the current Protection Monitoring system, as well as the case management system and maintenance of the IPA databases; 
  • Line management of Protection Database Assistants (1x Myitkyina based, 1x Bhamo based), with a focus on capacity building these staff with the new monitoring system to be implemented July-December 2017. 
  • Through the information gathered from the Protection database and protection reports, support the Protection Coordination and Protection Advocacy Coordinator with data analysis; identification of trends and gaps, and; evidence-based reporting.  
  • The qualified candidate has proven protection programming experience and is able to work independently. She/he is very familiar with humanitarian principles and practices, has some background in representing an international organization to external partners and authorities and has good social skills. 
 
The ideal candidate represents the majority of the below mentioned areas. 
 
  • At least 2 years of experience with international humanitarian programmes, ideally in new or protracted displacement situations. Previous work experience in Asia and/or South-east Asia will be considered an asset; 
  • At least 1 year of experience with on-the-ground protection activities in new or protracted displacement related contexts, preferably with management experience; 
  • Relevant experience working in collaboration and coordination with other protection partners and civil society/community based organizations;  
  • University Degree in law, public international law, humanitarian law, international relations, political science, social work, or similar; 
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct trainings and capacity building activities on protection and human rights related topics, including on-the-job coaching and mentoring of national staff; 
  • Proven advocacy skills and experience with engagement on protection issues within the humanitarian infrastructure; 
  • Strong interpersonal communication and writing skills; 
  • Professional fluency in English. Good understanding of any of the local languages will be considered an asset; 
  • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude; 
  • Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities; 
  • Ability to go beyond established procedures and models, creation of new approaches; 
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  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; 
  • Cultural sensitivity, consensus teambuilding, and adaptability will be considered a strong asset; 
  • Experience in an insecure context and experience of responsibility for security management is an asset. 
  • Prior experience of working with DRC or in Myanmar will be considered an asset 
 
Duty station 
 
Myitkyina with frequent travel within Kachin  
 
We offer 
 
DRC will offer the successful applicant a contract for 6 months. Envisaged start date is  1 August 2017. 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 A18 on DRC updated Salary Scale. Myitkyina is a non-family duty station. 
 
Application process 
 
The role is available for internal candidates only. If you are interested, please apply by submitting a Cover Letter and CV in English no later than 28 May, 2017.
This vacancy is now closed.
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