rotection cluster facilitator – Niamey, Niger
| Fonctions | Autre, Coordination, Gestion de projet, Technicien spécialiste |
|---|---|
| Activités | Autre, Droit, Social |
| Contrat | CDD |
Description
Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Protection cluster facilitator in Niger
DRC/DDG has been operating in Niger since 2014 with a cross-border Border Management and Security program in the Liptako Gourma region – (border region between Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger) with the objective of reducing armed violence, improving community safety and strengthening border management and security in collaboration with communities and border authorities. By the end of 2015, taking into account the growing humanitarian crisis in the Diffa region, DRC/DDG conducted an assessment mission on security and humanitarian needs. The results of this mission have enabled DRC/DDG to establish in the region and implement a Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) program, with assistance in shelter/NFI kits, protection monitoring, training and sensitization on human rights, and food security through general food distributions. Since 2018, DRC has scaled up it RRM program to include the Tillabéri region, where it implements emergency response activities, as well as a protection monitoring program.
About the job :
The Protection Cluster co-facilitator will work with the designated UNHCR Niger Protection Cluster Coordinator to support the cluster’s coordination role in accordance with IASC guidelines on cluster leadership and accountability. The PCC will work to improve the representation of NGOs and other key stakeholders in cluster activities, strengthen effective management of the cluster and enhance humanitarian protection program and advocacy responses
Co-Facilitation :
- Co-facilitate meetings ensuring agreement and follow-through of key decisions and action points ;
- Ensure that Protection Cluster partners are updated on protection needs and situation analysis, gaps, planning, funding processes etc ;
- Engage NGOs working on protection in Niger to encourage active participation and regular reporting to the Protection cluster.
Representation and advocacy :
- Under the guidance of the Protection Cluster Coordinator represent the interests of the Protection Cluster in discussions with the Humanitarian Coordinator, donors and other stakeholders on prioritization, resource mobilization and advocacy ;
- In close consultation with the Protection Cluster Coordinator, contribute to inter-cluster coordination and planning ;
- Support the Protection Cluster Coordinator in preparing advocacy related documents using evidence form the Protection Monitoring System.
Strategic planning and reporting :
- In consultation with the Cluster Coordinator, ensure that the Protection Cluster covers identified protection needs of the affected population and not only those relating to IDPs or the specific mandate of individual members of the Protection Cluster through development/review of strategic, contingency and response plans ;
- Ensure that cluster analysis and priorities are adequately reflected in humanitarian country strategies and plans, e.g. the Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP).
Standard setting, capacity development and support to field clusters and sub- clusters :
- Ensure adherence of the Protection Cluster activities to Guidelines on Age, Gender and Diversity Mainstreaming ;
- Develop, adapt and/or contribute development of gender-sensitive protection tools for reporting, needs assessments, and protection and gender analysis among others ;
- Coordinate the delivery of protection training activities for the Protection Cluster members, other local partners and relevant authorities.
Information Management, reporting and evaluation :
- In consultation with the Coordinator support the compilation of information and produce analytical reports and briefs on protection concerns, for sharing with partners, the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT), donors and government counterparts as appropriate ;
- Support the quality assurance of the Protection Monitoring System through information and network performance review ;
- Ensure dissemination of Protection Monitoring findings to Protection Cluster partners and other relevant stakeholders.
About you :
To be successful in this role we expect you to have a minimum 4 years of Protection programme management at a senior coordination level, information analysis, strategy and business development. Moreover, we also expect the following:
Required :
- Over 3 years practical work experience within the field of human rights and/or international humanitarian law, particularly within the field of IDP protection ;
- Experience in co-leading Protection sectorial Cluster/Working Group in coordination with UNHCR ;
- Excellent understanding of protection issues in emergency situations and detailed knowledge of protection and humanitarian principles, guidelines and legal regime ;
- Excellent advocacy and representation skills including ability to establish effective and working relationships to facilitate communication within the cluster and diverse actors ;
- Excellent analytical and report writing skills ;
- Experience in facilitation of workshop and trainings ;
- Fluency in French is mandatory.
Desirable :
- Experience in Sahelian countries ;
- Good experience in training and liaising with national NGOs.
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 : You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.
We offer :
Contract length : 1 year
Level : Non-Management band G
Designation of Duty Station : Family duty station – non accompanied position
Start date : January 2018
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Anaïs Hely-Joly, hop-niger@drc.ngo.
Application process :
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications : 20-12-2018
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact our job support at drc.ngo/jobsupport.
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.