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Protection Coordinator job at Danish Refugee Council (DRC) | Apply Now

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Kibondo, Tanzania

Full Time

Deadline: 

31 Mar 2025

About the Organisation

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading international humanitarian organization committed to supporting, protecting, and advocating for the rights and well-being of refugees, internally displaced persons, and vulnerable communities affected by conflict and displacement. With a mission to ensure a dignified life for all people forced to flee, DRC has earned global recognition for its comprehensive, rights-based approach and impact-driven programs in over 40 countries worldwide.

The organization fosters a diverse, inclusive, and purpose-driven work culture that values resilience, innovation, and staff well-being, offering meaningful job opportunities, career growth, and flexible work arrangements tailored to humanitarian contexts. Founded in 1956 in Denmark, DRC has grown into one of the world’s foremost refugee-focused NGOs, evolving its operational capacity to respond rapidly to crises while also supporting long-term solutions for displacement. Its innovative business model combines emergency aid, protection services, livelihood programs, and policy advocacy, ensuring holistic and sustainable impact.

Guided by core values of humanity, inclusion, independence, neutrality, and accountability, DRC also prioritizes corporate social responsibility by championing ethical partnerships, environmental sustainability, and local community empowerment. For more information, visit www.drc.ngo.

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading international humanitarian organization dedicated to supporting refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and communities affected by displacement. DRC works across multiple sectors, including protection, livelihood support, and emergency response, ensuring sustainable solutions for displaced communities.

Job Title

Protection Coordinator job at Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Job Description

The Protection Coordinator is responsible for providing oversight on protection programs, ensuring alignment with DRC strategies and donor requirements. The role involves technical assistance, advocacy, coordination with stakeholders, and capacity-building initiatives for protection staff. Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and monitoring protection program strategies.

  • Ensuring high-quality implementation of protection projects.

  • Overseeing financial management and donor reporting.

  • Coordinating with stakeholders and advocating for refugee rights.

  • Providing technical guidance and capacity-building support to protection teams.

  • Leading the development of protection-related policies and tools.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Protection Projects and Sector Oversight:

  • Develop protection strategies based on projected funding.

  • Plan, coordinate, and monitor protection projects to ensure compliance with sector and donor requirements.

  • Oversee the protection portfolio, identifying funding and capacity gaps.

  • Conduct regular meetings with Protection Team Leaders to address challenges and provide technical support.

  • Ensure adherence to best practices in protection programming.

  • Prepare project reports, donor proposals, and ensure financial compliance.

  • Collaborate with Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) teams to implement monitoring systems.

  • Support proposal design for protection-related programming.


Technical Support:

  • Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training materials.

  • Provide technical advice on project work plans and implementation.

  • Assist in developing and updating Monitoring & Evaluation tools.

  • Provide capacity-building training for staff and partners.

  • Develop training and awareness materials on protection issues.

  • Ensure protection mainstreaming across all projects.


Protection Advocacy and Coordination:

  • Finalize and circulate monthly protection reports.

  • Develop analysis and reports on protection concerns.

  • Engage with key stakeholders, including UNHCR, UNICEF, and government agencies.

  • Represent DRC in relevant working groups and coordination meetings.

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law, Social Sciences, Humanitarian Aid, or a related field.

  • Must be Tanzanian.


Experience:

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a humanitarian context.

  • At least 2 years of experience working with an INGO in the field of protection.

  • Knowledge of human rights and international refugee law.


Languages:

  • Proficiency in English and Swahili.

  • Knowledge of Kirundi is an added advantage.

How to Apply

ONLINE APPLICATION ONLY!

Interested candidates are advised that applications for this position must be submitted online. To apply, please click on the "Apply" button below.


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