Protection Field Specialist-RYSE

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation

The Resilient Youth-Socially and Economically Empowered (RYSE) program will implement a flagship model in which youth, governments, private sector companies, investors and civil society organizations educate and empower youth to become positive change agents and leaders. Danish Refugee Council, Jordan River Foundation and Mercy Corps will implement a Graduation Approach program that will run for 18-24-month targeting youth between the ages of 18 – 30  to address vulnerability from a holistic perspective, including protection and legal concerns, employment and increased income, access to finance, psychosocial well-being, and market-driven skills training for employment. The household-level interventions will be combined with an intensive, multi-dimensional economic agenda targeting youth members of the household, providing a comprehensive framework to ensure youth are economically empowered and can effectively integrate in the Jordanian economy.

The Protection Field Specialist will be responsible for providing technical supervision to 4 Family Mentors, who provide weekly mentorship support to households engaged in the Graduation Approach, and the Protection Officer, who will support on training the Graduation Mentors and providing group sessions for beneficiaries.  These Mentors are responsible for providing one-to-one coaching and mentorship for vulnerable households to reinforce positive behaviors, address psychosocial needs, and develop the youth and their households’ self-reliance capabilities. The Protection Field Specialist is responsible for provide technical assistance, overseeing the quality of the mentors’ work and supporting in their on-going training and capacity building. The Protection Field Specialist is also responsible for providing technical support and capacity building to the Livelihoods Mentors, employed under the same project, on communication skills, referrals and other protection topics, as required.

The Protection Field Specialist is responsible for developing and delivering group workshops for households engaged in the Graduation Approach on a range of topics, with a focus on behavioural change, including increasing gender awareness and conflict resolution (at a household level). The Protection Field Specialist is based in the Protection Technical Unit in Amman, with frequent travel to the three bases where the RYSE programme is implemented by DRC (East Amman, Karak and Madaba).

About the job

The individual will report directly to Protection Manager. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Provide technical supervision to 4 Family Mentors in three bases (East Amman, Karak and Madaba).
• Provide technical support and capacity building for the 4 Livelihood Mentors on protection topics and soft skills (such as successful communication).
• Provide technical supervision to the Protection Officer, who will support in the training of Graduation Mentors, and in the provision of group sessions for beneficiaries.
• Provide on-going coaching to the Family Mentors, alongside the development and delivery of trainings relevant to the mentors’ professional development and the successful delivery of the Gradation Approach.
• Develop a training plan for all Family Mentors in liaison with colleagues in the Protection, Livelihoods and MEAL Technical Units.
• Develop activity and work plans for the Family Mentors, in collaboration with the Livelihoods Specialist.  
• Provide technical advice to the RYSE team on any protection concerns that are identified during engagement with beneficiaries.
• Develop and deliver workshops and trainings for households engaged in the Graduation Approach on a range of topics, with a focus on behavioural change (including gender awareness, confidence building, and conflict resolution).
• Support the Base Managers in preparing procurement plans for protection activities conducted as part of the RYSE programme,  following the budget and work plan for the base.
• Work closely with the Livelihoods Specialists working on RYSE to ensure effective integration of protection and livelihoods programming, a core element of the Graduation Approach. This includes ensuring an up-to-date integrated referral pathway for each location.
• Ensure key protection and gender standards are being mainstreamed throughout all RYSE activities.
• Coordinate with the MEAL department to ensure M&E tools for the RYSE protection activities are being effectively implemented, and provide guidance to the Graduation Mentors on carrying out M&E activities. Conduct regular spot checks of the Family Mentors’ activities, as well as the protection components delivered by the Livelihoods Mentors, ensuring quality and effective implementation of the project activities at each base.
• Represent DRC at field level technical coordination meetings, as required.
• Work closely with key external stakeholders in each base and the Consortium.
• Other program tasks as requested by the Protection Manager or Livelihoods Manager.

About you

• Masters degree in social science, social work or psychology.

Required / Desirable

• At least five years of experience in the protection sectors, including extensive experience implementing and overseeing protection programs. Experience in a technical supervisory role is an advantage.  
• Proven experience and successful track record overseeing protection programs. Experience providing counseling or case management services is an advantage.
• Proven experience providing technical support to protection staff.
• Proven experience developing and delivering trainings to a range of audiences on protection topics.
• Commitment to learning and implementing organizational policies and procedures
• Minimum 5 years practical experience with an INGO in an international humanitarian context
• Full professional proficiency in Arabic and English

 In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ 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: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

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Designation of Duty Station: Amman

Start date: ASAP

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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: 7 Dec 2020

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport.

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