Job title: Protection Coordinator
Line Manager: Head of Programs
Technical line manager : Regional Protection Coordinator
Duty Station : Yaounde with frequent field trips
Area of Operation : Adamaoua, East, North, Far North, South-West and North-West
Duration : 1 year renewable
Type of contract : National contract
Salary & Benefits : NM Band. G, Level 1, Step 1 – 1,450,000XAF
Introduction
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) assists refugees and displaced people worldwide: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights and strengthen their opportunities for a better future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along displacement routes and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive to achieve responsible and sustainable solutions. We work for the successful integration of vulnerable communities and, where possible, their wish to return home.
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) was founded in Denmark
in 1956 and has since grown into an international humanitarian organization with over 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Headquartered in Copenhagen, and present in 40 countries, DRC is a non-governmental, non-profit, politically neutral, independent and non-denominational aid organization.
Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced people in the world. All our efforts are based on our values: humanity, respect, independence, neutrality, participation, honesty and transparency.
- Context
DRC has been present in West and Central Africa since 1998. DRC’s regional office for West Africa, North Africa and Latin America is based in Dakar, Senegal, and covers twelve countries outside Senegal. The Cameroon country office opened in 2018 and currently includes a coordination office in the capital Yaoundé, a base in Buea covering the South West region, a base in Meiganga covering the Adamawa and East regions, and a base in Maroua for the Far North. DRC Cameroon plans to expand its activities to the North and North West regions.
DRC Cameroon implements several projects in its operational areas with strong protection components (including child protection, GBV, civil documentation, psychosocial support) and promotes an integrated approach with other key sectors of DRC Cameroon (economic recovery and peacebuilding). DRC Cameroon also supports several local civil society organizations in strengthening their capacities in protection activities. DRC is co-lead of the Protection cluster in Cameroon.
We are looking for an experienced humanitarian professional with excellent protection knowledge and project implementation skills to lead our strategic protection approach in Cameroon.
2. Purpose
The Protection Coordinator is part of the DRC Cameroon coordination team based in Yaoundé and works closely with the other technical coordinators as well as the protection/programme teams based in the three intervention zones. The two main objectives of the role are to:
- Provide technical support to operational teams (DRC and local partners) through capacity building and close coaching/monitoring of programme implementation for all protection activities, including general protection, protection monitoring, individual assistance and case management, child protection, psychosocial support, GBV, civil documentation, etc.
- Oversee the development and implementation of the country’s protection strategy and support the development of expertise and portfolio in the protection sector.
3. Responsibilities
Coordination and representation
- Collaborate with internal and external technical experts on protection issues.
- Represent DRC at coordination meetings and relevant clusters.
- Ensure good representation and reputation of the protection sector at all levels.
- Disseminate information internally on sectoral developments at country level.
- Keep abreast of protection activities implemented by other organizations in Cameroon; ensure the complementarity of DRC interventions and assess possibilities for collaboration/referencing in collaboration with the head of programs.
- Work closely with the Regional Protection Coordinator
- Coordinate with DRC counterparts in other countries in the region and beyond and actively participate in internal DRC workshops and events organized on protection-related topics.
- Coordinate with Cameroonian actors in the protection sector (MINAS, local CSOs, etc.)
General programming & operations
- Develop/update the country protection strategy and disseminate it to field teams.
- Ensure monitoring and technical supervision of the quality of protection interventions
- Provide support to the Head of Programs in the implementation of the protection components of the program while ensuring compliance with the project proposal/logical framework, budget, work plan and MEAL plan.
- Produce quality protection needs assessments, analyses, periodic reports and other protection-related documents in collaboration with the Protection Information Management (PIM) Officer.
- Conduct a needs assessment for capacity building and training of programme/protection teams and provide appropriate training.
- Support the quality of protection data collection and management by supervising the Protection Information Management Officer.
- Support field teams in strengthening the capacities of partner CSOs.
- Ensure the integration of cross-cutting protection in all DRC projects, as well as the integrated approach to protection with other key DRC sectors (ECREC, HDP).
- Ensure that individual assistance and case management by DRC teams and partners adhere to DRC’s safeguarding principles and minimum standards.
- Provide technical support for the development of a capacity building plan for local stakeholders (guidance, expertise, training, etc.)
Program Development and Reporting
- Lead the development of protection activity proposals in coordination with area managers, program managers, other technical coordinators and the Head of Programs.
- Contribute to the development of work plans and budgets for new proposals.
- Contribute to the development of programme monitoring tools for protection activities and ensure that lessons learned are taken into account.
- Ensure that new proposals comply with international and national protection cluster standards and DRC protection guidelines
- Support the Head of Programs and the Country Director in managing donor relations to secure new funding for DRC programming in Cameroon.
- Contribute to project reporting and ensure the quality of reporting of protection activities.
As coordinator, the position holder is responsible for the following tasks:
- Responsible for coordinating the country’s protection strategy
- Responsible for supporting the quality of protection programs and activities in Cameroon.
- Technical supervision of the Protection Information Manager (PIM) and responsible for the quality of all protection data
- Technical support for protection teams in the field.
- Any other ad hoc task at the request of the Head of Programs or the Country Director.
4. Required qualifications
- At least 5 years of practical experience in the humanitarian sector and in the thematic of general protection or specialized protection sectors.
- Excellent knowledge of protection issues in an emergency context and of protection guidelines and principles.
- Proven experience in program planning and proposal development, including budgeting.
- Experience working with local partners, local authorities and other INGOs within a consortium.
- Professional fluency in English and French, including excellent writing skills in both languages.
- Experience in facilitating training in the following sectors: protection in emergencies, protection monitoring, PSS, GBV, child protection.
Education and training
- Master’s degree in political science, humanitarian or development, gender/protection or other relevant field
- Any other relevant professional training in protection matters
5. General regulations
- The employee must follow DRC’s instructions regarding security, confidentiality and ethical guidelines, including the Code of Conduct and the Humanitarian Responsibility Framework
- The employee must not carry out any other paid activity during the duration of the DRC contract without prior authorization.
- The Employee shall not engage in any activity that may be detrimental to DRC or the implementation of any project during the term of the DRC contract.
- The employee must not give interviews to the media or publish photos related to DRC programs or share other materials without receiving prior authorization.
- The employee must return all equipment loaned by DRC to perform the work after the end of the contract period or upon request by DRC.
6. Skills and qualities required
In this role, you must demonstrate the five essential DRC skills, namely:
- Striving for Excellence : You focus on achieving results while ensuring an efficient process. You strive to produce accurate, thorough and professional work with optimal use of time and effort.
- Collaborate : You cooperate with and involve relevant parties, actively seeking their
opinion and sharing key information with them. You support and trust others, while encouraging feedback.
- Taking the Lead : You take responsibility and prioritize your work based on DRC’s overall vision and goals. You take the initiative when faced with a challenge or opportunity and seek innovative solutions.
- Communicate : You write and speak effectively and honestly while adapting your style and tone to the situation. You actively listen to others and involve them in dialogue.
- Demonstrate Integrity : You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and code of conduct, including protection from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
Ability to work in a multicultural and cosmopolitan environment
Proactivity, with a cooperative and collaborative approach
Excellent communication skills (including attention and patience) are required
Good organizational skills are required
Exemplary sense of ethics
Ability to work in a team
How to apply
7. Application Process
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All applicants must send a cover letter, an updated CV – no longer than three (3) pages and three (3) Professionals References addresses. Both must be either in English or French.
Applications sent by post, e-mail or by hand will not be considered.
DRC provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. DRC encourages all applicants to apply and does not practice any discrimination in any recruitment process.
Applications close on the 15th January 2025 , at 6 pm (Cameroon time). Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.
Due to the urgency of the position, DRC has the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above date.
