Protection Manager

Protection Manager DRC - Danish Refugee Council Gaza National Mid level Speaks Arabic, English Application deadline: February 26, 2027 (10 months) Apply Summary by Impactpool The Protection Manager at the Danish Refugee Council is responsible for the day-to-day management of protection sector projects and staff within a designated area. This role involves overseeing the implementation of protection interventions, providing technical support, and ensuring adherence to policies and quality standards. The manager will also engage in strategic planning, budget management, and coordination with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in protection programming and team management, along with relevant legal knowledge. Candidate Requirements: 3-4 years of protection experience Bachelor of Arts degree or equivalent Knowledge of International Refugee Law and Human Rights Law Experience in protection intervention design and evaluation Capacity building experience Cultural sensitivity Strategic thinking and time management skills Understanding of protection mainstreaming and AGD Team management experience Project cycle management experience Strong work ethic Fluency in English and Arabic The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home. The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation. Overall purpose of the role : The Protection Manager has overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the protection sector projects / programmes and is the direct manager for protection sectoral staff within a geographic and/or thematic area of responsibility. DRC’s protection programming consists of Community-Based Protection, Protection Information Management, Mental Health and Psycho-social Support. The Protection manager is responsible for leading the management of protection project / programmes throughout the project / programme cycle in the area of responsibility; accountable for people management of direct reports; accountable for achieving DRC’s strategic protection goals and objectives within the area of responsibility; providing technical advice, support, and authority to instruct; accountable for ensuring adherence to DRC policies, MOPs, standards, and quality assurance; ensuring internal and external coordination and representation; and budget holder responsibilities. About the job: Responsibilities: Management Manage and oversee implementation of all protection projects in area of responsibility, in alignment with agreed strategies, principles, implementation plans, and donor requirements. Develop, coordinate, plan, implement and quality assure DRC’s protection interventions in area of responsibility. Technical Support Provide technical support, supervision and guidance to protection team members and ensuring that staff adhere to protection policies, standards and practices. Authority to instruct – including issuing instructions and providing strategic direction on issues related to the protection sector in the respective area of responsibility Provide capacity building and on-the-job coaching related to staff roles and responsibilities. In collaboration with the Protection Coordinator, and as needed, develop and rollout out programme and monitoring tools, including Standard Operating procedures for protection interventions. Act as a reference point for other sector colleagues for Protection Mainstreaming. People Management Responsible for managing and providing direction to and monitoring of protection staff in their daily work and implementation of their assigned activities to ensure adherence to work plans and quality standards. Provide day-to-day training and capacity building for all protection staff in the area of responsibility. Responsible for undertaking recruitment, onboarding, and appraisal of protection staff within area of responsibility. Set clear workplans and objectives for protection teams and promote professional development of staff by identifying and implementing capacity building opportunities. Programme Development and Quality Assurance Contribute to the strategic direction of protection sector (this includes at the area level and national level) through active and ongoing participation in and contribution to strategic planning processes – including protection analysis and strategy development. Contribute to the development of proposals, budgets, concept notes in coordination with relevant DRC colleagues. Ensure quality assurance of protection interventions in area of responsibility, including development of monitoring and evaluation tools and approaches. Responsible for ensuring Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) and Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) is mainstreamed into protection projects and programmes under their area of responsibility. Prepare internal and external reports within agreed deadlines, in line with DRC and donor formats, as required. Coordination and representation Ensure effective coordination and collaboration with other DRC sectors   and promote complementarities of programme intervention. Actively participate in and represent DRC protection sectoral interventions in relevant protection interagency coordination. Liaise, coordinate, and foster professional relationships