Protection Coordinator (CP and SGBV)

We are looking for a highly qualified candidate who is a creative, driven, passionate individual to fill in the Protection Coordinator (CP and SGBV) Position. 

DRC Lebanon’s 2018 strategy reflects the ongoing shift to a protracted Syrian refugee crisis within the country.  DRC Lebanon is adapting its strategy to respond to shifts in the protection environment in Lebanon due to legal and residency challenges and the strengthening of the Government of Lebanon’s (GoL) policies in relation to Syrian refugees. Such adaptations ensure the relevance and effectiveness of DRC’s protection programme.  DRC’s protection portfolio covers child protection, women’s protection, SGBV programming, protection monitoring, evidence-based advocacy, referrals, community-based protection, legal assistance, psychosocial services and case management.  

The CP and SGBV Coordinator (CSC) will lead the provision of CP & SGBV technical support and quality assurance to DRC’s protection programmes across Lebanon. S/he will ensure the programme is delivered to a high quality in line with DRC’s, donors and international standards.  

Particular strengths in case management, psychosocial support, child protection and SGBV are required. The position is open only to nationals of Lebanon. 

 

Technical support and capacity building (70%) 

• Provide technical support and guidance to the protection teams at the field level (including development of technical tools and guidance, tailored capacity building plans, trainings and on-the-job coaching); 

• Ensure that staff adhere to general protection, child protection and SGBV best-practices and professional standards and principles;  

• Provide technical oversight of programme activities, including spot checks; 

• Provide technical support and guidance on protection mainstreaming to other programme sectors; 

Programme development, management and reporting (15%) 

• In close coordination with Area Program Managers, assist the field-based Protection Managers in the assurance of donor compliance, including appropriate and timely spending of grants to achieve program goals, use and distribution of supplies and resources as well as donors’ representation;  

• Provide technical inputs into proposals, ensuring emergency protection needs are clearly represented, and lead on proposal development if requested 

External representation and coordination (15%) 

• Represent DRC at national and field protection working groups (working group, GBV Task Force, CPiEWG, etc) and other fora as required, in coordination with Protection Coordinator and Head of Programme;  

• Work closely with other DRC sectors (including Housing and Infrastructure, Livelihoods and Basic Assistance) to ensure that protection is adequately addressed and mainstreamed across sectors and humanitarian interventions;

 

About you 

To be successful in this role you must have: 5+ years of experience in the protection sector. Experience with NGOs, UN and working with displaced communities such as refugees and/or IDPs is highly advantageous. 

Moreover we also expect the following: 

Required qualifications 

• Thorough understanding of best practices and strategies in Protection, Child protection and GBV response (case management, psychosocial support, etc.) and prevention and risk reduction. 

• Experience in capacity building of local partners and providing direct technical support to local organisations advantageous. 

• Thorough understanding of GBVIMS and child protection information management systems and protection information management in general; 

• Strong experience in project development and proposal writing. 

• Experience in working in legal assistance programs advantageous. 

• Willingness to travel regularly as needed. 

• A strong passion for protection, and ability to advocate for protection needs internally and externally. 

• Tertiary qualifications in law, human rights, social work, psychology or related discipline. Advanced degree such as Masters or a combination of disciplines, is advantageous. 

• Full proficiency in spoken and written English required. Proficiency in Arabic is an advantage 

 

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 act in line with our vision and values.

 

We offer 

DRC will offer the successful applicant a one year contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work from January 2018 and be willing and able to work in Beirut with frequent travel to the field.  

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals; please refer to www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. This position will be placed at level E for Nationals, 2884 USD per month. 

 

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.ngo under current vacancies.  

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. 

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk 

Applications close 5th of December 2017. The interviews are expected to take place in the following week. 

 

For more details on this position please contact Dolene Khairallah at dolene.khairallah@drclebanon.dk  

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