Protection Programme Coordinator

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is looking for an experienced and capable Protection Programme Coordinator to join the DRC Yemen team based in Aden, Yemen.

OVERALL OBJECTIVE

The main role of the Protection Programme Coordinator (PPC) will be to oversee and coordinate registration and protection monitoring activities funded by the European Commission and the UNHCR. The PPC will play a key role in the DRC Yemen refugee programme in ensuring that mixed migration programme activities in the south of Yemen are appropriate, of high quality and implemented in a timely manner and according to approved plans and budget.

BACKGROUND

The Danish Refugee Council established operations in south Yemen in March 2008 to support individuals, state and non-state actors to manage mixed migration flows within a human rights and protection-focused framework. DRC Yemen’s protection program falls under a comprehensive regional approach to document and analyze the protection situation of mixed migrants originating from the Horn of Africa to Yemen, and to enhance the capacity of stakeholders in Yemen to take consistent and responsible action to acute and long-term protection and migration management and to prioritise the protection of human rights.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The PPC will ensure registration and protection monitoring field teams in DRC Yemen’s four sub-offices are properly trained and supported; coordinate effectively with other DRC programme units, UNHCR/EC and other collaborative partners in Yemen (and regionally); and assist with reporting, information activities, and with programme development. The PPC is part of DRC Yemen’s mixed migration management team.

Specific responsibilities and tasks include the following:

• Manage field staff in four sub-offices (Ahwar, Mayfa’a, Kharaz and Bab el Mandab) to ensure registration, counselling/referral and protection monitoring activities are carried out according to plan and schedule. Duties include:

• ensure effective monitoring and evaluation mechanisms are developed and implemented;

• monitor case referrals and ensure proper follow-up on protection cases;

• coordinate and monitor field staff deployment schedules to ensure that required activities are implemented while staff leave entitlements (annual leave, R&R, etc.) are respected;

• develop staff capacities on participatory protection assessments and monitoring, migration monitoring, and inclusion of vulnerable groups;

• provide technical support, training and mentoring to field staff for a wider understanding of a rights-based approach.

• Analyse and synthesise collected protection information, including on migration, in concise reports with recommendations for programmatic responses for reducing and mitigating protection gaps;

• Assist with the development and implementation of the mass information campaign and information sharing activities related to mixed migration and protection;

• Closely manage assigned program budget lines to ensure timely spend-out.

• Work closely with the Mixed Migration Task Force (MMTF) Coordinator to provide input and feedback to the MMTF website, to produce MMTF monthly and quarterly reports, and to represent DRC at MMTF-related functions as requested;

• Support the Deputy Country Director (DCD) in establishing strong operational links and ensuring information sharing with DRC Nairobi, Puntland, Somaliland and with MMTF structures within the HoA region;

• Assist in the preparation of donor and other reports, and with the drafting of new concept papers and proposals relating to mixed migration in Yemen; and,

• Carry out other related tasks as requested by the Deputy Country Director and Country Director.

REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS

Reports to the Deputy Country Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelors degree in International Law, Human Rights, Refugee Studies, International Development or similar degree. A Masters degree is preferred.

• At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in the area of protection, refugee law, human rights, with at least two years of management experience in this field, and preferably working with refugees and IDPs.

• Strong understanding of protection principles and protection concerns related to refugees, asylum seekers and migrants, with a strong preference for Horn of Africa experience/exposure.

• Experience in overseeing participatory assessments and protection/human rights monitoring and advocacy.

• Excellent writing and analytical skills, and demonstrated experience in producing good quality reports and briefs.

• Excellent interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills, and self-motivated and efficient.

• Strong leadership/managerial skills and demonstrated working experience in a cross-cultural environment required.

• Able to work under pressure, with limited supervision, and at times under difficult security conditions.

• Computer skills: solid knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Power Point, Word and Excel.

• Language skills: Fluency in verbal/written English is essential. Working knowledge of Arabic and/or Somali is a strong advantage.

• Experience managing staff in a remote mode of operation is a strong asset.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, irrespective of age, nationality, race, gender or age.

CONDITIONS

Availability: August 2011

Duty station: Aden, Yemen. Non-family duty station subject to Rest & Recreation of 5 working days after 12 weeks.

Contract: On year with a three-month probation period, and possible extension depending on performance and funding. Salary and other conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Field Recruited Expatriates recruited by the Horn of Africa/Yemen Regional Office in Nairobi. Salary is $3,000 – $4,000 per month (based on experience & qualifications) which includes all allowances. Other benefits include health insurance, accommodation, and R&R.

For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk.

GENERAL

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).

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants should send their CV (not longer than 4 pages) and a 1-page cover letter that clearly describes how they are qualified and why they are interested in the post to jobs@drcyemen.org, indicating “Protection Programme Coordinator” in the subject line.

Applications are to be sent no later than 10. July, 2011.