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Who are we?
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.
About the job
Under the line management of the Emergency Response Manager and overall technical guidance and supervision of the Protection Coordinator, take the lead on developing and scaling up DRC Turkiye’s protection response for the earthquake-affected population.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Phase 1
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the evolving context, protection environment and response
- In close coordination with the Protection Coordinator, support area-based Protection Managers in recruitment of additional protection field staff, including drafting the TORs, drafting and scoring recruitment tests and interview questions, join interview panel when required
- Support area-based PMs in onboarding and training emergency protection teams, incl. development of related materials and delivery of training; ensure provision of PFA training for protection field teams
- In close coordination with Protection Coordinator and area-based PMs, lead on protection inputs in proposal development
- In close coordination with Protection Coordinator, regularly review and adapt f DRC’s emergency protection response plan in line with evolving context
- Lead area-based PMs in conducting service mapping and establishing referral pathways to available services (incl. internally in DRC)
- In coordination with the Protection Coordinator, Protection Sector and other protection actors on the ground, lead DRC emergency team in adapting and conducting rapid and thematic protection needs assessments; prepare assessment reports and share internally and externally as instructed by DRC Turkey SMT
- Support Protection Coordinator in identifying the most prevalent and severe protection risks to be monitored on a regular basis in respective locations; initiate protection monitoring as relevant
- Adapt for emergency response DRC Turkey’s IPA SOPs and tools Where protection risks faced by identified individuals can be addressed or mitigated though cash or in-kind assistance
- In coordination with the Protection Coordinator and with inputs from protection field teams, develop information materials and related SOPs for protection teams to disseminate information about available services as well as protection messages on prevalent protection risks and steps to avoid or mitigate them.
- Ensure that all emergency protection activities are delivered in a coordinated manner and are in-line with global protection sector standards and DRC’s relevant guidelines.
- Represent DRC in external coordination as agreed with Protection Coordinator
Phase 2
- Assess the capacity to scale up focused, non-specialised PSS activities in line with DRC’s global PSS Guidance and Regional MHPSS Framework; lead the recruitment of additional facilitators and/or counselors and, if required, a dedicated PSS Specialised
- Based on the analysis of available services, assess the appropriateness of re-establishing protection case management; adapt CM SOPs and tools.
- Work closely with DRC EcRec team to establish effective referrals between protection and MPCA activities; train EcRec teams in safe identification and referral of potential protection cases, and ensure Protection teams are trained in MPCA eligibility criteria
- In close coordination with Protection Coordinator, support field protection teams to deliver legal aid to assist with the recovery of lost identity and legal documentation
- Explore possible entry points for community-based protection to reduce and mitigate the risks of inter-group tensions, marginalisation and violence.
- In line with DRC’s Advocacy Plan for the Earthquake Response, protection programming will provide relevant information and contribute to advocacy efforts related to identified barriers to affected persons’ equitable access to aid, rights and entitlements as well as protection access.
- Support Protection Coordinator in adapting the emergency protection response for the transition phase following DRC Turkey Earthquake Response Framework.
Other
- Perform other relevant tasks as requested by and in discussion with the Protection Coordinator and Emergency Response Manager.
About you
To be successful in this role we expect you to have
Experience and technical competencies:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in humanitarian protection programming with large international organisations, preferably in refugee context; earthquake response experience a strong advantage;
- Demonstrated successful experience setting up or scaling up a protection response in a large-scale first-phase emergency;
- Strong knowledge of global protection sector standards in DRC’s core specialisations (protection monitoring, GBV prevention and response, child protection, protection case management, community-based protection, legal aid, psychosocial support);
- Experience designing and delivering training to protection field teams in DRC’s core protection specialisations;
- Experience designing and implementing Rapid Protection Needs Assessments and Protection Monitoring, including analysis and reporting to inform DRC’s programming and an overall sector response;
- Experience engaging with protection sector coordination mechanisms; experience as a co-lead would be a strong advantage;
- Sound understanding of humanitarian architecture;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Cultural sensitivity and adaptability; experience providing technical guidance and training to teams with diverse backgrounds;
- Able to manage high workload, stress and be flexible;
- Strong commitment to humanitarian and protection principles, and to DRC’s values;
- Experience in the Middle East Context highly desirable.
Education:
- Bachelor degree in a relevant subject, such as human rights law, refugee law, humanitarian affairs, migration, international relations and/or international development.
Languages:
- Full professional proficiency in English
In this position, you are 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: 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.
The Contract
Contract length: 6 months
Start date: As soon as possible
Duty station: Türkiye, Adana (with frequent travel to field)
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals; please refer to www.drc.org under Vacancies. This position will be placed at G band management.
DRC as an employer
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:
- Professionalism, impact & expertise
- Humanitarian approach & the work we do
- Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
- Culture, values & strong leadership
- Fair compensation & continuous development
How to apply
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. please submit your application here:
Closing date for applications: 05 March 2023
Recruitment will go through rolling basis for the different applications as early as the first day of accepting them, which allows DRC to progress the recruitment whilst leaving the original advert live.
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo
Deadline: 5 Mar 2023