Applications are invited from qualified candidates to fill the
position of Protection Officer in the DRC Outreach
Office (Buruburu).
Job Summary
In particular, the incumbent is responsible for overseeing the
work of Community Mobilizers and will liaise closely with the Project
Coordinator on documentation of programme activities as per the donor
requirements.
Responsibilities
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Facilitate the implementation of the protection project
activities according to project proposal
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Monitor and provide daily support to the community monitors in
the implementation of the activities
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Undertake field visits to project sites to ensure that the
activities are being carried out in accordance with the work plans and
schedules
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Identify protection gaps and intervention strategies thereof
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Organize and participate in the protection working group and
other related meetings
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Relevant capacity development for the community monitors
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Play a lead role in participatory assessment of community needs
in DRCs areas of work in liaison with the field staff
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Monitor, analyze and prepare reports on the prevailing
protection conditions among persons of concern.
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Ensure documentation (reports, minutes, list of participants and
photos) of all programme related activities.
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Mainstreaming HAP standards throughout the project cycle
Desired Qualities
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Experience in an urban refugee setting and knowledge of refugee
issues;
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Self-motivated and able to work under minimal supervision.
Minimum Qualifications
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University degree in relevant field (Political Science,
International Relations, Law, Community Development or social sciences) with at
least 2-years’ experience working in protection, human rights, gender issues
with refugees, asylum seekers, migrants and/or other vulnerable populations
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Previous experience working with persons of concern within the
inter-agency context
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Excellent analytical and writing skills
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Cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity
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Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to
establish effective and working relations with local partners and other
stakeholders;
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Experience and willingness to work in the field
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Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations
with various stakeholders
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications
which should include a 1-page cover letter clearly stating their qualifications
and an updated CV with contact details of 3 professional referees to:
drcjobs@drckenya.org.
Kindly indicate the position applied for as the subject
heading.
Deadline for receiving applications is Thursday, 7th March,
2013.
