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• Build relationships with a range of key
  stakeholders including donors, Local Government and other stakeholders.
• Tasked with representation of DRC and
  active participation in the local Protection Sector and relevant
  sub-sectors/working groups.
• Work in close co-ordination of project
  implementation with partners (UN agencies and national/international
  NGOs), including referrals, protection gap analysis, advocacy.
• Maintain/establish rapport with government
  authorities, UN agencies, international and local NGOs as required.

• In charge of initiating concept papers and
  proposal development on the thematic areas of protection, conflict
  management, child protection and GBV in particular. Also identify
  protection gaps with a view to generating ideas for future projects with
  strong beneficiary impact.
• Steer the development of new thematic
  areas according to the analysis of the protection situation and risks.
• Responsible for the development of
  detailed project implementation plans, budgets and funding proposals at
  the field level under the supervision of the project Manager and in
  coordination at national level with the Senior Protection Programme
  Manager, and the Programme Development and M&E Officer.
• Offer technical support, and link DRC
  Rhino camp programme to relevant protection standards, protection
  mainstreaming and ensuring a rights-based approach to all programming.
• Ensure that a common strategy, approach
  and tools are developed for all protection components across DRC’s
  multi-sectoral programmes in Rhino camp.
• Work closely with Project
  Manager/Programme Managers to maximize programme output and impact.
• The jobholder will also coordinate
  planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of protection- related
  projects in Rhino Camp.
• Ensure that projects adhere to protection
  standards and principles as well as DRC guidelines and accountability
  standards.
• Formulate and implement advocacy strategy
  based on assessment of protection situation and risks.
• Work in close collaboration with the
  Project Manager/Head of Office prepare quality and timely monthly,
  quarterly and annual reports.

• Manage and oversee all protection grants
  in Rhino camp; develop and maintain implementation and procurement plans
  for all projects.
• Work in close collaboration with the
  Project Manager/Head of Office prepare quality and timely monthly,
  quarterly and annual reports.
• Ensuring effective implementation of
  M&E systems throughout the lifetime of the project.
• Manage the project budget; oversee all
  budget expenditures and ensure they are allowable and allocable according
  to donor regulations; review monthly Budget Follow Up (BFU) and
  implementation tracking tool and collaborate with the Finance department
  to ensure accurate expenditures and reporting.
• Actively participate and prepare all
  documents in advance of the BFU and implementation tracking meetings.

• Provide technical and programmatic
  leadership for the protection and community services staff in Rhino camp.
• Develop staff performance measurement and
  targets and appraise them based on the set targets.
• Carry out training needs assessments of
  all protection-related staff and make recommendations.
• Conduct periodic field visits to support
  field staffs through technical back stopping and to train duty bearers.
• Uphold DRC’s code of conduct, Values, and
  principles of accountability.

• Regularly monitor financial commitments
  and expenditures against budgets and provide timely feedback on budget
  follow ups.
• Work closely with DRC Administration,
  Logistics, and Finance Departments and the Project Manager/Head of Office
  to ensure smooth operation of the field office.

• The applicant for the Danish Refugee
  Council (DRC) Protection and Community Services Coordinator career
  opportunity must hold a University degree in Law, social sciences,
  development studies, guidance and counselling or relevant fields;
• Possession of a Post graduate training in
  project planning and management;
• At least eight years’ experience working
  with refugees, vulnerable communities, basic needs and distribution
  programming experience, and/or advocacy programs;
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of
  protection information management to improve protection outcomes;
• Broad understanding of gender, protection
  and human rights;
• Previous experience in protection
  interventions in line with Refugees operation with wide Knowledge in SASA
  methodology;
• Experience of working with UN or Non‐Governmental organizations;
• Good communication skills and ability to
  conduct training and awareness;
• Computer skills;
• Good organizational and management skills.
• Knowledge of the local languages spoken in
  the operation area (Arua) is an asset.
• Familiarity with Monitoring &
  Evaluation for UN-funded projects desired.

• A cover letter (1 page) in which you
  explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the
  qualities and qualifications criteria and salary expectations.
• Concise and accurate CV (maximum 3 pages).
  The CV should include information about your qualification, relevant
  training courses, Work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant
  references.

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