Protection Officer(Return and Monitoring)

Background:

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs. DRC is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organization which has been operating in Somalia since 1997. DRC has mainly focused on Somalis who are displaced by conflict and natural disaster. DRC programs include Protection, Food Security & Livelihoods, Shelter/NFI and Water & Sanitation.

In 2014 DRC has piloted a program on Return and Reintegration of Somali citizens in Somalia. Since then 80 people have been supported with comprehensive reintegration assistance allowing them to re-establish their lives in various locations across Somalia.

Overall purpose of the role:

We are looking for a highly motivated Protection Officer with strong PSS and M&E background, who will support the delivery of the DRC Reintegration Program of Somali Citizens in Somalia. In particular, the selected candidate will be responsible for providing psychosocial support – oriented reintegration assistance focusing on reestablishing family and community relations and provision of legal aid, information on Housing, Land and Property as well as conducting project progress monitoring. The selected candidate will be working closely with other protection staff to provide comprehensive reintegration assistance to Somali Citizens returning to Somalia from Norway and Denmark. The selected candidate will be responsible to implement and report on the protection and psychosocial support aspect of the reintegration program, as well as conduct project progress monitoring.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct screening interviews of project candidates upon request and provide a detailed interview analysis
• Provide initial information counseling upon arrival, either in Mogadishu or in Hargeisa. Information provided to returnees will include civil rights, access to legal documents, political and social context, livelihood opportunities and property rights. Receive arriving returnees and make prior arrangements to facilitate a safe pick-up and drop off to the final destination.
• Identify needs and provide PSS in collaboration with project mentors to returnees or in case of complex cases, on needs basis
• Ensure each of the returnees has access to a project mentor and/or PSS support
• Conduct monthly monitoring of the returnees as per program documents
• Conduct periodical joint monitoring with relevant government agencies as advised by supervisor
• Ensure proper documentation of the assistance provided both in hardcopy and softcopy including proper storage of information in the project database
• Draft monthly and quarterly reports with inputs from the Reintegration team
• Conduct social facilitation activities such as Psychosocial Support Groups and Capacity Building
• Support the cash and in-kind components of the project as needed
• Maintain an updated project database with relevant information
• Support project information visits in Somalia and abroad upon request
• Facilitate access to legal aid and Housing, Land and Property (HLP) on needs basis
• Communicate with the reintegration team on any other needs of returnees identified and support the project learning process
• Continuously engage and maintain regular communication with returnees via phone, home and office visits
• Fully engage and advocate with local authorities and other agencies to facilitate activities that lead to returnees attaining their durable solutions.
• Ensure and maintain good relations between the local community, authorities and DRC in relation to reintegration activities.
• On needs-basis support the protection, livelihood or M&E team in the delivery of response based on agreement between the project coordinator and team leaders
• Perform other related duties as requested by supervisor

Experience, Education and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

• At least 3 years of relevant work experience in the protection and M&E sector
• Experience in providing PSS and PFA
• University degree in social science, statistics, development studies or any related area
• Specialized training on PSS and PFA
• Sound understanding of protection concerns in the context of Somalia and existing referral mechanisms esp. in terms of legal aid and HLP
• Understanding of qualitative data collection methods
• Experience in conducting monitoring esp. with regards to protection projects
• Ability to timely identify risks factors esp. in relation to business operations, HLP, dispute resolution
• Very good external representation skills and ability and willingness to travel
• Very good written and oral presentation skills

Desirable qualifications

• Good understanding of frameworks related to AVRR and CRRF
• Very good knowledge of business innovations in Somalia
• Very good understanding of legal systems in Somalia and strong networking skills

Languages:

• Fluency in written and spoken Somali & English

ABOUT YOU

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

Conditions

Availability: August 2022

Duty station: Mogadishu

Reporting to: Protection Coordinator

Duration: 6 Month with possibility of extension based on performance and funding

Contract: This position is graded as Band H-Non-Management for qualified national staff and the terms of employment will be in accordance with DRC terms for national staff.

The position is open to Nationals ONLY

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.

Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.

Commitments

DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html). All DRC staff must be committed to the Red Cross Code of Conduct, as well as the Core Humanitarian Standards.