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• Build and strengthen working relationships
  with a range of key stakeholders including donors, Local Government and
  other stakeholders.
• In charge of the representation of DRC and
  active participation in the local Protection Sector and relevant
  sub-sectors/working groups
• Close co-ordination in project implementation
  with partners (UN agencies and national/international NGOs), including
  referrals, protection gap analysis, advocacy.
• Establish and maintain 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 in particular. Also identify
  protection gaps with a view to generating ideas for future projects with
  strong beneficiary impact.
• Responsible for the development of project
  plans, budgets and funding proposals at the field level in coordination
  with the Protection Programme Manager, and the Programme Development
  Officer.
• Develop new thematic areas according to the
  analysis of the situation and risks.
• Provision of technical support in linking DRC
  Kyaka’s 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-sectorial programs in Kyaka II.
• Work in liaison with the Project
  Manager/Programme Managers to maximize programme output and impact.
• Oversee the planning, implementation,
  monitoring and evaluation of protection- related projects in Kyaka II.
• Ensure that all projects adhere to protection
  standards and principles as well as DRC guidelines and accountability
  standards.
• Develop advocacy points based on assessment
  of situation and risks.
• Work in liaison with the Kyaka Project
  Manager/Head of Office prepare quality and timely monthly, quarterly and
  annual reports.

• Provide technical and programmatic leadership
  for the protection and community services staff in Kyaka II field office.
• 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 recommendation.
• Carry out periodic field visits to support
  field staffs through technical back stopping and to train duty bearers.
• Uphold DRC’s code of conduct and principles
  of accountability.

• The ideal candidate for the Danish Refugee
  Council (DRC) Protection & Community Service Coordinator job vacancy
  should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Law or Social Sciences from a
  recognized University.
• At least five years relevant professional
  experience.
• Prior experience with vulnerable groups and
  communities in rural setting preferable refugees.
• Previous experience from an international NGO
  is an added advantage
• Good report writing, presentation and
  communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and
  Local language desirable.
• Computer literate, Microsoft XP Professional.
• Demonstrable cultural sensitivity and
  security awareness
• Proven experience working and managing
  projects with donor funded projects/ programmes e.g.  EU, ECHO and, UNHCR among other donors.
• Previous experience in financial and
  logistical processes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to
  work independently with minimum supervision.
• Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency in
  MS word, Excel

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