Protection Manager - International Rescue Committee IRC

Protection Manager - International Rescue Committee IRC

Closing date: 25 Apr 2011
Location: Sudan (the)
Location information: South Sudan

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster At work today in over 40 countries and 22 US cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure The IRC leads the way from harm to home

South Sudan is emerging from decades of brutal civil war rooted in disputes over religion, ethnicity, resources, governance and self-determination The 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement ushered in an era of post-conflict development efforts which are taking on new dimensions following the January 2011 referendum on secession The security situation remains fragile and testing operational challenges abound

SCOPE OF WORK
The Protection Manager will oversee the protection monitoring program and protection mainstreaming programming in five states of South Sudan In this capacity, the Protection Manager will be responsible for day-to-day supervision and oversight of village assessments, monitoring teams, training teams, budget usage, administration and implementation of all protection projects and activities

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Protection Manager will report to the Protection Coordinator The Protection Manager will manage staff in Juba and four field locations Duties shall include:
Create and execute a work plan, spending plan and related systems to ensure that project deadlines are met and targets achieved
Supervise and support the national staff protection monitoring teams to complete village assessments, focus group discussions and individual interviews focused on protection concerns
Supervise and support the national staff training teams to deliver community-level human rights trainings, human rights trainings for local government officials and partners, and establish and support community-level protection committees
Provide leadership, guidance, and support to national staff through regular supervision and feedback on performance
Build the capacity of national staff to improve their range of capabilities related to the protection program and its activities
Process, compile, and submit Village Assessment Forms, protection summaries, and analytical protection reports in a timely manner
Ensure that monitoring visits respect principles of confidentiality of interviewees and that all incidents reported to IRC are handled with due regard to protection principles
Liaise with UNHCR and other partners, particularly through the protection cluster, to disseminate findings and identify additional support for communities to address needs highlighted during return monitoring
Provide concrete recommendations on areas of service provision and intervention for governments, humanitarian agencies and donors, based on community-identified needs
Represent IRC in relevant coordination forums to share information and advocate on protection concerns identified through monitoring
Establish relationships with other NGOs, international organizations, government offices, and local NGOs/CBOs, particularly those working in protection
Other relevant duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS
Masters degree in Law, International Law, Human Rights or International Affairs preferred
Minimum of three years of professional experience in project implementation in developing countries, preferably in the East Africa region
Strong understanding of protection principles and likely protection concerns arising in the South Sudan context
Management experience in a cross-cultural environment required
Ability to work under pressure and without daily supervision
Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
Demonstrated analytical skills and report writing experience required
Demonstrated training and facilitation experience
Willingness to frequently travel to – and stay overnight in – field locations, including occasionally in villages without electricity, running water, mobile phone network or internet

SECURITY and HOUSING
Security: The security level is yellow Major concerns are common criminality, presence of armed troops, tribal violence
Housing: The position is based in Juba Lodging is a private bedroom in a shared guest house – with electricity, internet and cable TV Food is the individual’s responsibility
There will be significant overnight travel in all geographic areas of implementation where conditions are more basic In Northern Bahr el Ghazal State the housing in the IRC compound is in an individual one-room hut with access to separate latrine and shower facilities – the compound does have electricity, internet and cable TV
In addition, there will be occasional nights in villages without electricity, running water, mobile phone network or internet
Communication: Satellite phones, which work everywhere, are used in locations without any other communication mechanism Field radios are also in use in some sites

How to apply
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