Re-Advertisement: Protection Officer (Child Protection)

Overall purpose of the role:

The Protection Officer – CP, is a member of the DRC’s Protection team in Somalia. Under the supervision of the Protection UNICEF Project Manager. He/she is responsible for the child affected by armed conflict project and will oversee the day-to-day implementation and monitoring of project activities, database management and reporting in addition to providing technical support to implementing partners. The position is also responsible for the daily contact with the relevant implementing partners and stakeholders internally and externally DRC and will be responsible for enhancing the capacity of the partners.

Responsibilities:

Program Implementation

• Provide day to day technical support to all implementing partners on how to properly fill and follow up with project tools.
• Compile and produce quality project reports (monthly, progress, final reports) liaising with the PUM officer and submit on timely manner to the UNICEF PM.
• Ensure that regular field monitoring/ visits are conducted related to trainings, meetings, spot checks and evaluations.
• Ensure that partners implement DRC programmes in accordance with donors’ regulations and with DRC standard procedures
• Supporting the strengthening of the existing child protection system and case management by coordinating the CP activities of partners and promote linkages to service providers and with other DRC programs.
• Lead the preparation of all procurement and administrative documents required for CP project implementation at area level
• Support any other CP/ protection project as directed by the UNICEF PM.

Data management

• Maintain the respective field database liaising with the PIM officer.
• Receive data from partners, review quality and reliability and ensure they meet all the criteria. Follow up on any reports that require additional information or follow up.
• Only weekly basis upload, the relevant incident into the field database and share with the UNICEF PM.
• Verify data submitted by partners thought triangulation with other sources (including DRC safety department) and closely keep an eye on the partners in regard to reliability of the data.
• Provide bi-weekly data updates to Donor and coordinate verification and follow up.
• Ensuring compliance with DRC data protection policy and PIM principles.

Monitoring and evaluation

• Closely monitor partner work plans and ensuring project activities are implemented in compliance with the timelines and donor requirements. Where challenges arise, ensure that these are flagged early, communicated to the CPC and addressed in an appropriate way.
• Take minutes during all project meetings and ensure timely sharing of action points and follow up.

Reporting

• Prepare quality and timely monthly/quarterly project reports
• Review partner monthly reports and provide feedback on monthly basis
• Draft monthly situational report and 5W matrix for the CP AOR/ protection cluster
• Provide statistical analysis on a monthly and quarterly basis

Budget Monitoring

• Monitor and review the partner response matrix again the partner incident reports and financial reports and ensure consistency. Any discrepancies to be shared with finance officer and UNICEF PM on monthly basis during project BFU meetings.
• Regular review partner financial reporting and documentations.

Collaboration and Representation

• Attend CP AOR, GBV AOR, Protection cluster and other relevant protection related meetings at regional/national level
• Attend MRM monthly incidents review meetings and quarterly.
• Maintain an open and professional relations with DRC and partner staff,

Capacity building

• Support child protection/protection trainings for implementation partners/DRC staff in Somalia.
• Closely support and build the capacity of partner staff

About you

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s 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: You act in line with our vision and values.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience, within the field of protection, particularly in child protection.
• Experience with regarding to IT/database management including CPMIS
• University degree, preferably in Human Rights, Law, Social Science or related field from a recognized institution of higher learning. Graduate degree will be an advantage
• Proven knowledge of UN resolutions on children in armed conflict and preferably practical knowledge of working with these resolutions.
• Experience in building capacity of partners and staff on child protection, monitoring and documenting child rights violations, draft analytical fact sheets
• Good report writing and analytical skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and in adverse conditions
• Excellent communication skills, personable and calm
• Experience in working in humanitarian response in Southwest/jubaland
• Commitment to gender equity
• Excellent communication skills in English is required.
• Fluency in Somali and knowledge on the local context.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply

Conditions

Contract: 12 Months with possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance. Salary and other conditions are offered in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for National Staff in Somalia, Employment band Non-Management H

Availability: Immediately

Duty station: This position is based in Mogadishu – Somalia

Reporting Line: Protection UNICEF Project Manager (PM*)*

Providing equal opportunities, we are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Promoting high standards: DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process