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Protection Officer

3 months ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Danish Refugee Council Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

DRC has been operating in Kenya since 2005, where we assist refugees and displacement-affected communities by implementing protection and livelihoods activities that increase their self-reliance and expand opportunities for a dignified life. DRC works in Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps, as well as in Nairobi and Mombasa to assist urban-based refugees.

JOB SUMMARY

The responsibility of the Protection Officer is to lead and oversee protection work in the financial inclusion project funded by Sweden. The project is led by the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) in collaboration with KCB Bank, KCB Foundation and Chamasoft Ltd. Under the direct supervision of the SDACKED Project Manager, the Protection Officer is to provide strategic and technical contribution in the day to day implementation of the project to ensure sound delivery of all protection tasks within the project context and design.Experience and technical competencies: Minimum of 3 years' field experience in leading and managing Protection programming in an international NGO or other relevant agency and comprehension of behaviour change communication strategies such as EMAP and SASA Technical experience in Protection programming including case management, GBV programming (prevention and response), conflict sensitivity analysis and psychosocial support (PSS).Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills and ability to work in a challenging environment, reporting and meeting set deadlines.Strong project management skills, with experience managing multiple location and project budgets. Experience working with multi-sectoral interventions.Strong planning, organization and problem-solving skills with ability to work both independently and within a team in a demanding work environment.Good analytical and strategic planning skills.A demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with county and national government, donors, partners, local organizations, and other stakeholders.Good level of communication and interpersonal skills.Education: Bachelor's degree in Sociology – majoring in Counseling and/or Psychology, Social Work.Fluent in written and spoken English and Swahili.Knowledge of the local language; Somali is an added advantageLanguage: English SwahiliSomali (a plus)Key stakeholders: Internal & ExternalProgramme Management Unit, MEAL staff, implementing field teams, senior management team and support service team.Technical working group(s), communities, local, county and national government authorities, relevant NGOs/CBOs and humanitarian agencies including DRC partners and donors as appropriate

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management/Development, Monitoring & EvaluationPlan, oversee and support the broad implementation of the SDACKED project Protection activities in Mandera.Assess vulnerable persons of concern and survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), ensuring that individual and group level support is provided with regular case reviews and file audits.Ensure provision of professional and confidential Protection, psychosocial services to survivors of GBV and other beneficiaries through a survivor-centered case management approach. Take lead in designing and developing sector concept notes and proposals. Facilitate formation of support groups for survivors of SGBV and other vulnerable groups.Take lead in Protection data analysis and maintain a reliable beneficiary database in line with data protection policy/guidelines.Take lead in the implementation of prevention activities like EMAP (Engaging Men through Accountable Practices) and other GBV prevention tools.Submit timely and high-quality activity, donor and internal progress reports that include documentation of project milestones through case studies and human-interest stories for influencing impact at scale and contributing to fundraising.Lead the Protection team in kick-off, review and project closure meetings. This includes periodic project review, planning, external meetings as often and as requested by the supervisor.Ensure project staff adhere to the CHS (Core Humanitarian Standards) in project implementation; participate in CHS audits and support the MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation Accountability & Learning) plan. Technical ImplementationMainstream Protection in financial inclusion and protection of the vulnerable population; ensuring adherence to rights, safety, dignity and accountability of the persons of concern. Conduct progressive protection monitoring and follow ups to check on progress of CSLAs (Community Savings and Loans Associations) and individuals with various protection, GBV and psychosocial support (PSS) issues that are affecting their full engagement in the financial inclusion ecosystem. Develop a Protection and financial trigger system that monitors any change in the situation; elevating participants to a higher level for additional support and counselling as a form of early detection to reduce any negative behaviour as a result of financial stress.Provide individual and group therapy to persons of concern facing any mental health issues hindering them from fully thriving in a financial inclusion ecosystem. Coordination & PartnershipDevelop and maintain effective working relationship with all stakeholders, community members and leaders, NGOs, UN agencies, and other DRC team members to enhance multi-agency and multi-sectoral cooperation and coordination on response activities.Promote collaboration and synergy between refugee-focused interventions and the host communities. Actively participate and maintain a strong working relationship with protection cluster and related working groups to support the provision of quality services to persons of concern.Budget ManagementSupport in ensuring sound budget expenditure and adherence to DRC's financial procedure and donor requirements as related to the Protection sector. Draft spending, procurement and work plans based on Protection activities and budget.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Project management, Budgeting, financial planning, Partnerships, Ability to coordinate, Project implementation

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree