Protection Manager (National Contract) at Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

About the job

• Under the supervision of the Protection Coordinator the Protection Manager will manage and lead field level protection programme implementation in Nigeria.
• His/her primary role will be to provide technical guidance and programmatic supervision of project staff in day to day management of all aspects of the protection programme, overseeing quality programming.
• The Protection Manager supports the Protection Coordinator in the design of new projects, team management, reporting, representation, project trouble shooting and advice.
• The position is based in Maiduguri, but covers protection programme activities in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states.

About you

• To be successful in this role we expect you to be able to work in a multi-cultural team, able to manage a team of protection staff, a good understanding of displacement and protection dynamic in NE Nigeria.
• You will also have 2-3 years’ experience working in complex emergencies.
• A sound understanding of the local and cultural dynamic is needed.

Moreover, we also expect the following:
Required

• Lead the conduct of rapid protection assessments to inform program design and strategic direction as well as identify risks and vulnerabilities, including those related to gender, age and diversity. 
• Support implementation and ensure adherence to grant work plans, spending plans and monitoring and evaluation plans.
• Ensure all monitoring activities are fully documented, including systematic and timely data collection as required under the grant and for DRC M&E purposes
• Directly supervise Senior Protection Officers and indirectly manage Protection Officers and Protection Assistants.
• Coordinate with SEMA/NEMA, UNHCR, UNICEF, protection NGOs, and other key stakeholders on the provision of protection services for refugees and IDPs and relevant contingency planning.

Desirable

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Psychology, Social work, Social Sciences, counselling, Education, Human Rights, Development Studies or relevant equivalent disciplines.
• 3-5 years of experience in managing/supervising field staff, planning and implementation of activities in complex emergencies
• Skills and experience in Assessment, , delivery, monitoring, review and evaluation, working with refugees or IDPs
• Good facilitation/training skills; experience designing and delivering training curricula, preferably focused on adult learning;
• Ability and willingness to maintain regular presence at project sites and to work during irregular working hours and in insecure environments.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation skills Self-motivated, able to take initiative positive attitude, resilient and able to work independently.

We offer

• Contract length: 1 year
• Level: SB2 step 1
• DRC will offer the successful applicant a 1-year contract, renewable dependent on funding and performance.
• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s terms of employment for national staff Nigeria, with a competitive salary offer among international humanitarian organizations in the country.