Founded in 1956, The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organization providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities – in more than 40 countries around the world. DRC has been implementing emergency response projects in Tanzania since the onset of the Burundi refugee crisis in 2015 in three refugee camps in the Kigoma Region at the border with Burundi. DRC’s integrated projects for refugees, asylum seekers and host communities comprise sectors such as Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), Protection (CBP, PSN, GBV, CP and Legal), Shelter and infrastructure, and Economic Recovery.
Overall purpose of the role:
The Child Protection Team Leader works as part of DRC’s team under the direct supervision of the Protection Coordinator and guidance support of the Protection Manager. The role is based in Kasulu/Kibondo and shall conduct regular field visits to the host villages near by Nyarugusu and Nduta refugee camp.
The Child Protection Team Leader will lead the Child Protection programme in Nyarugusu or Nduta camp, have overall responsibility for programme activities, coordinate effective and efficient programme planning, be responsible for ensuring high quality MEAL across the CP programme, be responsible for management of CP activity budgets, provide line management and/or supervision to all technical CP staff, provide technical leadership to the CP programme including strategy development, represent DRC in all county-level coordination fora, and act as the primary local point of contact for donor engagement.
Program Responsibilities
- Provide technical support to child protection teams including capacity building and support for activities and updating of deliverable CP project.
- Regular and timely updating of deliverable for all CP projects in the Grant Management System, ensuring the grants management filing system is maintained
- Coordinate, compile, review, and edit all project reporting (both internal and external), ensuring high quality and timely report submission in line with donor compliance requirements, managing monthly and quarterly reports.
- Support the country office and field teams in the implementation of quality technical project activities including working closely with the MEL department in conducting monitoring and verification, gathering lessons learnt and community feedback, and strengthening accountability mechanisms.
- Organize and lead child protection meetings and support the teams through training and mentorship for staff’s improvement.
- Working closely with the Protection coordinator and Protection Manager to design proposal development, fundraising, project planning, and implementation.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders, Government, UNHCR, and NGOs to enhance multi-agency and multi-sectoral cooperation and coordination.
- Strengthen DRC’s partnership, collaboration, and mainstreaming of solutions approach in DRC’s programme.
- Develop and maintain good relations with the persons of concern, relevant stakeholders, and other humanitarian actors, to support adequate implementation and coordination of DRC’s sector activities.
- Coordinate and monitor the overall implementation of CP program activities in the camp/host communities based on established indicators, including collecting and analyzing data and information for reporting.
- Supervise and support the day to day activities including Birth registration, case management/psychosocial support, follow-up and advocacy to meet beneficiaries’ needs, community mobilization to prevent children at risk, build community capacity to prevent and respond to child protection.
- Support and work closely with CP Information Management officer and M&E on program data collection, track indicators, maintain, update, and analyze data on child protection activity and indicators.
- In collaboration with the Protection Coordinator, CP officer, and M&E department, participate in CP rapid assessment and/or other CP program related assessment, and contribute to the CP overall intervention strategy based on feedback received from women, men, boys, and girls throughout community mobilization and engagement.
- Work with the Information Management Officer to ensure safe and ethical data collection and sharing based on agreed procedures and protocols.
- Undertake additional work-related duties as agreed upon by the protection coordinator and Protection manager.
Program management
- With the support and collaboration of the protection Coordinator, BID specialist, and Protection Manager participate in all CP budget planning; accountable for developing and maintaining work plans, spending and procurement plans, tracking expenditures, and ensuring all CP activities are allowable and allocated according to DRC and donor compliance and regulations.
- Supervise the CP team and recruitment of incentive workers.
- Ensure efficient and effective program implementation while following the budget and work plan
- Lead preparation of monthly/quarterly/annual highlights/reports, proposals, and budgets for donors.
- Take initiative on procurement, working with the Protection Coordinator, Protection Manager, and Supply chain to ensure a smooth procurement process and correct use of budget spending.
Logistics/Finance
- Lead the monitoring of financial commitments and expenditures against budgets and provide timely feedback on budget follow-up
- Plan and coordinate proactively logistics and movements of staff from and to different operational areas
- Initiate procurements and ensure their execution
- Take care of equipment’s and supplies for the job
- Ensure distribution plans are prepared and shared with logistics promptly.
Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)
- Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in Child Protection or Social work in humanitarian or development programming in refugee protection, working for international organizations, UN agencies, relevant ministries, or local authorities.
- At least two years of professional experience in Advocacy, Protection or Programme support in humanitarian or development programming.
- Strong knowledge of project cycle management.
- Knowledge and experience in working with national government and devolved units.
- Knowledge of database use and management.
- Excellent writing and editing skills in English for external audiences (including governments and donors).
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Good personal organizational skills, including time management, teamwork, ability to meet deadlines, and work under pressure with minimal supervision.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in law, international relations, Political Science, Gender and Development, Social science studies, and other relevant fields in well recognized college or university (preferred)
Languages:
Good proficiency in written and spoken English, and Swahili. Kirundi is an added advantage
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Employment category: Band G
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Reporting to: Protection Coordinator
Technical Line Manager:Protection Manager
Direct report: Officers & Assistants
Unit/department: Protection
Location: Kibondo/Nduta
Key stakeholders: (internal and external)
- DRC programme staff (protection and others)
- Refugees and donors
- Local Government and host Community representatives.
- Referral partners
All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s 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.
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.
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DRC strives to attract, motivate and retain qualified national staff within its programs. As such, we strongly encourage national and diaspora candidates to apply for this position. However, candidates should take into consideration that DRC cannot employ, under an international contract, a national of the country in which he or she will be working (in this case, the United Republic of Tanzania)
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.
Application and CV
Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered.
How to Apply:
This is Full-time Job, To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
