Danish Refugee Council (DRC) recruits an Emergency Itinerant Advisor – Protection (EMPACT)

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• 0 comments Danish Refugee Council (DRC) recruits an Emergency Itinerant Advisor – Protection (EMPACT) Founded in 1956, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is Denmark’s largest NGO and a leading international NGO.

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POST: Mobile Emergency Advisor – Protection (EMPACT) / Various locations Who are we? The Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently seeking new collaborators to join its Mobile Emergency Response, Protection, Assistance and Coordination Team (EMPACT), a multi-functional team of experienced emergency response specialists that can be deployed within 72 hours to help DRC country offices respond to emergencies. Members of the DRC’s EMPACT programme must demonstrate independence and determination to rapidly deliver crisis-sensitive emergency programmes and support national operations in scaling up, reshaping and deploying activities. Itinerant emergency advisors must promote excellence in their field, advocate for a standards- and human rights-based approach to programs and operations, and go beyond the usual requirements in often volatile and high-pressure environments.

Job overview

The Emergency Mobile Advisor (Protection) leads or supports the rapid analysis of protection needs and the design of the emergency response. It provides technical and operational support to protection personnel throughout the project cycle, contributes to the quality of programs in accordance with DRC protection standards and international standards, and participates in protection coordination and representation during the emergency phase.

Education / Qualifications

DRC’s protection programs include legal aid, community protection, prevention and management of gender-based violence, child protection, protection information management, as well as psychosocial and mental health support.

Responsibilities

Your main tasks and responsibilities will vary by mission, but may include: Lead or support rapid protection assessments and protection analyses to identify risks, needs and response priorities. Support the design and implementation of high-quality emergency protection responses, in line with DRC national standards and strategies. Provide technical advice to protection teams and support the adaptation and deployment of standard protection tools, approaches and operational procedures in emergency settings.

Other information

Act as a focal point for the integration of protection and ensure that age, gender and diversity (AGD) considerations are integrated throughout programming. Manage or oversee the implementation of emergency protection projects, including work plans, budgets, objectives and reports. Ensure the quality and monitoring of protection activities and promote rights-based programming approaches. Support the recruitment, integration, supervision and capacity-building of national and international staff. Represent the DRC in protection sector groups, working groups and other coordination mechanisms. Liaise with local authorities, community representatives, humanitarian partners and civil society actors to strengthen protection responses and coordination. Identify gaps in service delivery and support advocacy and referral of vulnerable populations. Manage project budgets and ensure compliance with donor requirements, accountability and procurement procedures when performing management functions. Contribute to the DRC's emergency preparedness and response strategy and share lessons learned from emergency operations. About you The Danish Refugee Council is looking for an emergency itinerant counsellor – Protection (EMPACT) with expertise in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of protection interventions within at least two of DRC’s protection sector components: gender-based violence, child protection, protection information management, community protection, mental health and psychosocial support and/or legal assistance. Required:

Experience

Relevant experience of at least 5 years in planning, implementing and monitoring protection activities and projects in accordance with domestic and national guidelines and international standards. Knowledge and experience in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of protection interventions in at least two components of the DRC protection sector. Strong understanding and experience in integrating protection, integrating age, gender and diversity, conflict sensitivity and preventing sexual exploitation and abuse. Proven experience working in complex emergency settings, including providing technical advice to field teams and implementing protection programs. Excellent communication skills in English and French, including the ability to present complex technical information in a simple way. Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organize a large workload of complex and diverse tasks and responsibilities, and to delegate. Strong experience in team management, capacity building and training of staff and target groups. Proven ability to live and work in an unstable and precarious environment. In-depth knowledge of humanitarian principles, guidelines and standards. Flexibility and ability to adapt quickly to different contexts, teams and roles, at different hierarchical levels. Wishable: People who speak Spanish or Arabic are strongly encouraged

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