Team Leader - Protection at Danish Refugee Council

Overall purpose of the role: 

The holder of this position will manage the Protection teams comprising of GBV prevention & response, Voluntary Repatriation and SCOPE project staffs to ensure effective implementation of GBV prevention and response, Voluntary Repatriation and SCOPE Registration activities at the field level. He/she will be responsible for the overall design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of DRC’s Protection interventions. The Team Leader will provide managerial oversight, technical support and leadership within the Protection unit. The Team leader will directly supervise four senior officers and will work under direct supervision of the Area Manager – Dadaab.

Responsibilities: 

R1: Program Management, Development, Monitoring and Evaluation:

• In collaboration with the Senior Officers, provide technical leadership related to project design and development, planning, implementation, and overall project management of protection related projects. 
• Develop technically sound work plans consistent with program goals and objectives in coordination with protection staff & M&E team.
• Develop, design & implement protection related information education materials for use in partnership with PoC and other protection partners.
• Ensure Mainstreaming of Age, Gender & Diversity and other protection related issues within DRC projects to promote safe, dignified, and equitable access to resources and services for all.
• Develop project concept notes, proposals, and monitoring and evaluation plans and strategies and ensure timely and high-quality implementation of the work plan in coordination with field teams.
• Submit timely technical monthly, quarterly & annual reports to the Program Manager.
• With support from field staff & M&E team, ensure monitoring & evaluation of Protection activities.
• Take lead & coordinate Protection related events including donor field visits and ensure proper visibility.
• Ensure mainstreaming of CHS commitments in DRC Projects.
• Ensure timely & quality Procurement of sector items & services in liaison with Logistics department.
• Supervise a team of GBV, VolRep and SCOPE teams to achieve project deliverables both effectively and efficiently.
• Manage the flow of information in relation to preparation and issuance of cash assistance to returnees.
• Manage the SCOPE Registration process to ensure registration of returnees on SCOPE and timely issuance of SCOPE cards.
• Ensure the effective Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning processes for the protection program
• Serve as the liaison with stakeholders and relevant Government of Kenya departments – from the local administration to subcounty levels for Protection related matters. 

R2: Training & Capacity development:

• Provide ongoing oversight on the design of training materials for staff & Partners to ensure Protection programming meets best practice standards and prioritizes the safety and security of beneficiaries and staff.
• Provide ongoing technical support and mentorship for the Project Officers to develop professional and technical competency.
• Support field teams to participate in and provide leadership within Camp-level GBV, VolRep and SCOPE Registration working groups & other sectorial meetings.
• Provide technical feedback on monthly narrative reports received from Protection unit, ensuring that established program targets and objectives are being met.
• Support continuous on the job learning and capacity building for all Protection staff

R3: Coordination & Partnership:

• Ensure DRC participates in/facilitates and actively participates in the GBV and VolRep Working group Monthly Coordination Meetings at the camp level.
• Promote a positive profile of the program and good understanding among other sectors, partners and communities about the program.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with all stakeholders – Community support groups, community leaders, RAS, UNHCR, NGOs, to enhance multi-agency and multi-sectoral cooperation and coordination.
• Strengthen the operationalization of the Safe Haven & GBV Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as well as Transit Centre Management, SCOPE Registration and Cash Transfer SOPs by engaging relevant stakeholders in review and update processes.
• Strengthen DRC’s partnership with RCK, WFP, UNHCR, etc. through collaboration & close monitoring of their project progress.
• Represent DRC at the Dadaab level GBV and VolRep Coordination meetings and in other key stakeholder’s forums related to Protection programming.

R4: Budget Management:

• Manage the Protection project budgets in order to maintain program expenditure within budget parameters, ensuring adherence to DRC financial procedures and donor requirements
• Support Protection team members to utilize financial planning tools, such as spending plans, procurement plans, and work plans based on activities and budgets.
• Work closely with the Area manager and the finance team in budget revision processes as per prioritized needs for each grant

R5: Staff Management:

• Ensure timely recruitment of highly competent Protection staff.
• Hold regular meetings with staff to plan & address any concerns and share feedback
• Monitor and provide objective feedback related to staff performance, including Objective setting, Probation & Performance evaluations to promote growth and professional development for all protection staff.
• Provide leadership and support to ensure staff well-being, i.e. monitor and manage stress management by providing regular opportunities for staff debriefing to address secondary trauma.
• Ensure staff timesheets are done & submitted to HR on time on a monthly basis.

Experience and technical competencies:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (Protection, Psychology, Community Health, Laws, Community Development or Social Sciences) with at least 5-years’ experience working in protection, human rights, gender issues with refugees, asylum seekers, migrants and/or other vulnerable populations.
• Previous experience working in sexual and gender-based violence, Cash/food transfer mechanisms and related programs.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective and working relations with local partners and other stakeholders.
• Experience and willingness to work in the field.
• Proficient in the use of computer/email/internet.
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with various stakeholders.
• Knowledge and understanding of Somali society/language 
• Experience in a refugee setting and knowledge of refugee issues;

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Protection related studies Psychology/Sociology, Community Development, Laws, Social sciences. Master’s degree in the same fields is an added advantage;
• Excellent knowledge of computer applications including MS Word, Excel, Power point;

Languages: 

• Fluent in English and Kiswahili languages; 
• Ability to communicate in the Somali language will be an added advantage;

Expires: 16 Mar 2023