GiveDirectly is hiring a Backup Manager

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Bac+5 Deadline: 13 Nov 2018 2026

• 0 comments GiveDirectly is hiring a Backup Manager GiveDirectly recruits in Congo: 6/GD-RDC/ Backup Manager Lukula Kongo Central

Job overview

GiveDirectly sends money directly to people in extreme poverty, so that they decide for themselves what they need most, our culture is frank, analytical, fast and non-hierarchical. Since 2018, GiveDirectly has been present in the DRC and transfers money by mobile phone to vulnerable households, with a view to promoting food security, poverty reduction and financial inclusion. For in sa

Responsibilities

Programme design and project work Advise and make recommendations on the design of programmes to ensure that they fully comply with protection standards and policies.

Other information

Provide guidance to other members of the GD team to ensure that all aspects of our program are respectful, dignified and reflect GD’s commitments to “Beneficiaries First.” Proactively identify thematic areas of protection in the country that could impact our beneficiaries, and advise the national team on how to address and mitigate these risks. Conduct an in-depth analysis of project protection risks and provide guidance on secure implementation strategies that protect beneficiaries Build relationships and engage with community leaders to identify and resolve protection issues. Review all new field surveys to ensure safe communication with recipients and appropriate inclusion of consent. Be an integral part of the program and community engagement team by providing support in community identification, vulnerability assessment and risk detection before new programs are launched. Management of protection cases Act as responsible for the country’s protection cases for beneficiaries. Work directly with beneficiaries and relevant stakeholders to resolve protection issues. Develop and implement protection response protocols for different teams, including investigations, programs and human resources. Develop and maintain robust reporting systems that allow recipients to raise any concerns about the program. Document and track all protection incidents in the country and share them with the Global Protection Team and other stakeholders. Provide reference management in your country, including database management of reference partners, partner relationship management and reference protocols. Serve as a link between GD, the beneficiaries concerned and reference partners, if necessary. Work to improve and increase protection reporting in GD programs across the country by proposing new innovative approaches or reporting channels.

Education / Qualifications

Protection policies and training Advising and monitoring protection policies in the DRC country programme. Provide and document protection training to all staff when onboarding new employees and at least twice a year. Assist the protection program manager in adapting training materials to suit the specific context. Provide protection training to subcontractors and partners, if necessary. Review, update and customize protection training materials to reflect the country’s needs and industry developments. Check with other NGOs about their protection practices. Identify and participate in protection stakeholder forums that help GD stay informed of industry standards and best practices, such as the Protection Cluster. Submit monthly reports on the activities mentioned to the Chief Protection Officer and Country Director.

Candidate profile

Level required: Higher university degree (Bac+4 / Bac+5) or Licence with strong compensatory experience (Child Protection, Humanitarian Crisis Management, International Cooperation and Development) Fields of study: Social sciences, sociology or social work Law (international humanitarian law, human rights, criminal law) or higher university degree (Bac+4 / Bac+5) in another field of psychology or public health. Additional certifications appreciated: Certification training in safeguarding (CHS Alliance, Keeping Children Safe) or investigation techniques on allegations of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH).

Experience

Duration: 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in national or international NGOs, UN agencies or humanitarian institutions. Specialization backup (2 to 3 years minimum): Design and operational implementation of backup policies and PEAS/PSEA mechanisms. Backup risk assessment throughout the project cycle. Case management and investigations: Experience in confidential reporting management, critical incident monitoring and referral of survivors (medical, psychosocial and legal care). Active participation or direction of administrative investigations into allegations of abuse, harassment or ethical misconduct. Training and capacity building: Conducting training sessions, raising awareness among field teams, service providers and local partners, as well as structuring networks of focal points. Coordination and supervision: Experience in supporting team management and reviewing technical incident reports. Excellent knowledge of local legislation on the protection of minors and vulnerable persons. Proficiency in the languages of intervention (professional French and English, as well as the local languages of Lingala, Kikongo, Kitandu and Kiyombe implementation areas). Practical knowledge of community accountability mechanisms (complaint and feedback mechanisms) Values of GiveDirectly We prioritize the preferences of our beneficiaries, not those of our donors or even our own. The team before the individual: We work for the success of the organization, not that of individuals. ÊBe proactively frank: We speak and communicate information candidly. Creating positive energy: We strive to bring positive energy to our colleagues, not take it from them. Thinking Strictly, Acting Quickly: Prioritizing Rigor and Action

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