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Protection Manager (GBV)

cox bazaar

  • Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: cox bazaar
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Protection Officer (Refugee)
    • Gender-based violence
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date: Closed

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, working in more than 30 countries to provide humanitarian, development and peacebuilding programs to ensure a dignified life for refugees, internally displaced people, and other communities affected by displacement. 
 
DRC has been registered in Bangladesh since 2013. In response to the large influx of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar in 2017, DRC launched an integrated program of support to the Government of Bangladesh in site management, shelter/NFI and protection.  
 
DRC is currently looking for a highly qualified Protection Manager - Gender Based Violence (GBV) in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.  
 
 
About the job 
 
DRC’s GBV program operates in close coordination with general protection program, as well as other sectors in the operation. 
 
The Protection Manager (GBV) will ensure the effective day to day planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of DRC’s GBV programming in the assigned locations. 
The GBV Manager will ensure technical and operational management of DRC’s GBV intervention through case management (including strengthening referrals and providing response), community engagement and awareness and training components, in both quality and delivery, in line with the agreed projects, ensuring the protection context is well understood and the programme adapted to ensure mitigation of risks and response to GBV protection concerns. The GBV Manager will play a key role in capacity building and mentoring GBV staff and potential partner staff on GBV standards, tools, approaches and communicating effectively with affected populations. The GBV Manager will also contribute to the development of DRC’s strategy and develop GBV related proposals and engage with other protection actors within the protection sector to ensure effective coordination and collaboration externally and internally with DRC’s CCCM/SMS, Shelter/Infrastructure and Livelihoods interventions. 
 
The Protection Manager (GBV) will report to the Area Manager. 
 
 
Main responsibilities 
 
Program Development & Implementation  
 
  • Ensure high quality project implementation in accordance with donor and DRC policies, regulations and accountability framework, as well as in line with agreed log frames/indicators, budgets, procurement plans, workplans and M&E plans.
  • Provide day-to-day management of DRC’s GBV programme and direct line management of national GBV staff. 
  • Develop concrete initiatives to reduce GBV risks and specific strategies to build upon assets/capacities/initiatives within the refugee and host community populations.   
  • Assess GBV protection needs and identify problems/gaps and propose/prioritize timely practical actions to respond to particular protection problems specific to GBV and/or gender more broadly. 
  • Ensure adherence to SOPs and response protocols/practice for technical GBV programming including prevention, case management, crisis response and referral systems, ensuring Do No Harm through effective training and phased approach to implementation of response.
  • Ensure that ethical and sound data collection and information management systems are in place for appropriate analysis, planning, evaluation, and advocacy.
  • Prepare and maintain/update detailed project specific work plan(s) to ensure that stated goals and objectives are met within the overall grant timeline and budget.
  • Provide regular financial spending forecasts and monitor financial spending and budgets for all GBV projects in Cox’s Bazar 
  • Liaise with relevant departments (such as Logistics, Finance-Administration, Human Resources and Safety) to facilitate the required resources to be allocated to the program to permit an efficient and effective implementation of DRC protection operations. 
  • Develop and complete project monitoring tools in accordance with Interagency guidelines and GBV Sub-Sector strategic decisions. Undertake quality control and site monitoring to ensure that services provided are according to international best practice standards. Ensure all monitoring activities are fully documented, including systematic and timely data collection as required under the grant and for DRC M&E purposes 
  • Prepare timely and accurate donor and management reports on GBV projects. 
  • Work closely with Protection Coordinator to develop quality proposals, concept notes and budgets. 
  • Contribute to gender mainstreaming internally and externally with partners that are in the same operational areas.
  • Contribute to the strategic direction of the DRC Protection Unit, in close collaboration with the DRC Protection Coordinator, including, participation in country level sector strategy planning as well as field level sector initiatives. 
 
Staff Management & Capacity Development:   
 
  • Directly line manage GBV team leaders and supervise the entire GBV teams in Cox’s Bazar. Set clear objectives for GBV team and do timely performance evaluations. Conduct recruitment of GBV staff as needed. 
  • Provide direction and monitor staff in their implementation of the work plan and quality of technical activities, share relevant information and direction to improve quality and achieve timelines.   
  • Develop capacity of national staff in all aspects of program development and implementation, with the goal of facilitating nationalization of the program management role in Q2 2020.
  • Develop staff capacities in gender issues, protection issues, psychosocial support service provision, participatory protection data collection and monitoring, and inclusion of vulnerable groups though training, mentoring and coaching. 
  • Conduct case management supervision sessions with GBV staff. 
 
Coordination & Representation: 
  
  • Coordinate with the local officials and services of the Ministry for Women and Children Affairs (MoWCA) and other relevant duty bearers as a component of service mapping and to ensure provision of accurate information to GBV case management clients, as well as to ensure effective referrals when requested by client.
  • Represent DRC in the GBV Sub-Sector; ensure representation of DRC within relevant GBV task forces.  Contribute to Sub-Sector goals and activities through collaboration on trainings, service audits, SOP development, and other interagency projects.
  • Coordinate with key stakeholders on the provision of GBV services for refugees and other vulnerable populations and relevant contingency planning. 
  • With the support for the DRC Protection Coordinator, ensure internal coordination and harmonization of DRC GBV-related activities with DRC’s broader humanitarian response – including CCCM, Shelter/NFI/infrastructure, general protection, community-based protection, and child protection.
  • Promote improved understanding of GBV issues among all relevant stakeholders and ensure the observance of international protection and humanitarian law standards.   
 
About you
 
To be successful in this role we expect the following:  
 
  • University or graduate degree in  psychology or clinical social work preferred or other relevant field.
  • An excellent professional track record with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, with at least 1 year of overseas experience in a protection/managerial role; technical knowledge and significant experience working in refugee contexts delivering GBV and psycho social support services.
  • Knowledge of and experience with Gender-Based Violence Information Management System (GBVIMS) including understanding of conducting data collection within case management and community engagement activities, and data analysis.
  • Proven experience in capacity building on Psychological First Aid (PFA) and Psychosocial Support (PSS) at level 3 of IASC MHPSS pyramid, in accordance with Interagency GBV Case Management Guidelines.
  • Proven experience capacity building and mentoring of staff; strong cultural sensitivity and experience working with persons from various backgrounds.
  • Clinical training and experience in addressing the needs of clients exhibiting signs of suicidal ideation, acute- and post-traumatic stress, as well as technical capacity to support needs related to loss and grief.
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically, plan and manage own time effectively, prioritize and meet deadlines. High degree of flexibility with respect to working hours.
  • Excellent English writing ability and verbal skills for project proposals, reports, and communications.
  • Strong work ethic and ability to take responsibility for own actions. 
 
Desirable 
  • Knowledge and previous experience of the Rohingya refugee response
  • Bengali language skills  
 
 
In this position, you are also 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 act in line with DRC’s vision and values.   
 
  
We offer 
 
Contract length: Upto 30th March 2020 
Level: The position is placed at Band F 2
Duty Station: Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh 
Designation of Duty Station: Unaccompanied. 
Start date: 21st July 2019 
 
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies.  
 
For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Maria Makayonok, Protection Manager (Program Lead): maria.makayonok@drc.ngo   
 
Please note: Applications sent directly to Maria Makayonok or on email will not be considered. 
 
 
Application process 
 
Applications must be submitted through this page by clicking on the Apply button below;   
 
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.  
 
Closing date for applications: 06th June 2019 
 
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk 
 
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website: www.drc.ngo. 
 
This vacancy is now closed.
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