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• Develop relationships with a range of key stakeholders including
  donors, Local Government and other stakeholders.
• Representation of DRC and active participation in the local
  Protection Sector and relevant sub-sectors/working groups.
• 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.

• Responsible for initiating concept papers and proposal development
  on the thematic areas of protection, conflict management, child protection
  and GBV. Also identify protection gaps with a view to generating ideas for
  future projects with strong beneficiary impact.
• Take lead to develop 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 Protection Coordinator, and M&E Officer.
• Provide technical support, and link DRC Kyaka II 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 Kyaka
  II
• Work closely with Project Manager/Programme Managers to maximize
  programme output and impact.
• Coordinate planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of
  protection- related projects in Kyaka II
• Make sure that projects adhere to protection standards and
  principles as well as DRC guidelines and accountability standards.
• Develop and implement advocacy strategy based on assessment of
  protection situation and risks.
• In collaboration with the Project Manager/Head of Office prepare
  quality and timely monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

• Manage and oversee all protection grants in Kyaka II; develop and maintain
  implementation and procurement plans for all projects.
• In collaboration with the Project Manager/Head of Office prepare
  quality and timely monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Manage the project budget; oversee all budget expenditures and
  ensure they are allowable 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 Kyaka II.
• Develop staff performance measurement and targets and appraise them
  based on the set targets.
• Conduct 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.

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

• The ideal candidate for the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Team Leader
  Protection job placement should hold a University degree in Law, social
  sciences, development studies, guidance and counseling or relevant fields;
• Postgraduate training in project planning and management, human
  rights is an asset    
• Seven years’ experience working with refugees, project planning,
  management vulnerable communities, basic needs and distribution
  programming experience, and/or advocacy programs;
• Good understanding of protection information management to improve
  protection outcomes;
• Understanding of gender, protection and human rights;
• Experience in protection interventions in line with Refugee
  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;
• Excellent computer skills especially in excel and data base
  packages.
• Good organizational and management skills.
• Excellent reporting and analytical skills
• Familiarity with Monitoring & Evaluation for UN-funded projects
  desired.
• Strong research skills will be an added advantage
• Fluent in English-writing and speaking
• Fluent in Kiswahili- Speaking.    
  

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