Protection Team Leader-Central Darfur

Protection Team Leader

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), one of the world’s leading NGOs, with a focus on responding to displacement, have been registered in Sudan since 2004, delivering life-saving programming in protection, emergency response, shelter, food security and livelihoods, disaster risk reduction, camp management, and humanitarian mine action. DRC has implemented projects in Central Darfur, South Kordofan, Gedaref, Port Sudan, and White Nile. Sudan hosts one of the largest displaced populations in Africa, with over 3.7 million internally displaced people and over 1.1 million refugees from South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Central African Republic, Chad, Yemen and Syria. Against a background of political crisis, Sudan faces economic and social turmoil, with sharp increases in food and energy costs, further exacerbated by disease outbreaks and ongoing conflict.

POSITION PROFILE

The Protection Team Leader (Protection TL) is part of the DRC Protection Team in Central Darfur; he/she will work under the line and technical management of the Protection Manager and the overall supervision of the Area Manager. This position directly manages Protection field teams. The Protection TL shall operate mainly in Golo Locality of Central Darfur State with the possibility to be sent for periods to other parts of Central Darfur where DRC has or may have operations. The Protection TL may also be occasionally be requested to travel outside Central Darfur State.

Hence, the Protection TL bears the direct accountability for the quality implementation of Protection activities, as setup and laid out by the Protection Manager.

Protection activities in Central Darfur are focused on: individual protection assistance, case management, community-based protection (towards increasing community cohesion), Protection monitoring and Protection Information Management. Besides that, the Protection TL shall also support the Protection Manger in building DRC staff capacities and, in case of the Protection Manager’s absence or when called for by circumstances, to represent the organization in coordination and technical fora, at Locality and State level.

Protection is mainstreamed throughout all other DRC Sectors (Emergency Response, FSL, Mixed Migration, and Community-Driven Recovery) and is a key component in program design; therefore, the Protection TL may be requested to support and Follow-Up on cross-cutting Protection issues within other Sectors.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management and Implementation:

• Implement Protection activities, including program quality and budget management across the field site.
• Ensure effective and efficient implementation of said activities through organizing the Protection teams’ work by:
  • setting up the teams’ work plans according to the overall Programme plan.
  • setting up workload balance for the staff and supervise their work plans.
  • monitoring the application of work plans and related progress.
• Ensure that all stages of implementation (from assessment to provision of assistance) are relevant and adhere to plans and criteria devised by the Protection Manager, and that the implementation is technically sound.
• Have continuous presence on the ground to ensure the quality of activity implementation and provide technical advice to field project staff as necessary.
• Under the direct supervision of the Protection Manager and in coordination with MEAL, work to strengthen Protection and general Information Management (IM), including setting standardized databases for protection and planning purposes;
• Regularly and accurately collect and compile activity records and all other relevant documentation/Means of Verification (MoV)to feed timely into donor reporting.
• Apply and ensure the application of protocols and guidelines for Protection stand-alone activities and Protection mainstreaming during the implementation of activities.
• When necessary, participate in staff recruitment processes, new staff on-boarding and induction, capacity building, and performance appraisal of Protection staff.

Programme Development and Quality

• Support the Protection Manager in developing strategic Protection documents and in identifying gaps and opportunities for further programming, needs assessments and gap analyses.
• Support the Protection Manager with and/or carry out directly training sessions for junior staff aimed at increasing the quality of the implementation, including hands-on coaching, guidance and technical support to program staff, ensuring clarity over program plans and priorities; as well as the integration and cooperation with other DRC Sectors

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

• Support the Protection Manager in generating analysis and regularly updating the Protection risks matrix in alignment with project requirements.
• Collaborate with the M&E team to ensure monitoring activities are mainstreamed across protection interventions and ensure protection of vulnerable groups while gathering appropriate and accurate data on protection outcomes.
• Develop internal learning and appropriate program adjustments against new opportunities/challenges.
• Coordinate Protection assessments, with support from the MEAL Department.

Finance, Procurement and Administration

• Support the Protection Manager on the financial accountability of the Protection program.
• Ensure the Protection Team raises Purchase Requests (PRs) in a timely manner, in line with DRC standards, and follow up on procurement processed with the Supply Chain Department.
• Support the Protection Manager in ensuring that HR policies are followed, including completion of regular Performance Management Meetings with all Protection staff.
• Ensure familiarity with DRC’s Operational Handbook.

Coordination & Representation

When requested and/or necessary:

• Represent DRC in technical and coordination fora at Locality and State level.
• Under the supervision of the Protection Manager coordinate at ground level with national, local and international actors to ensure smooth and timely implementation of activities.
• Support Area Office Senior management (Area Manager, Protection Manager etc.) with fostering relations with local and State relevant stakeholders.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• At least 4 years of proven experience in implementing field-based Protection for Refugees, Returnees, IDPs.
• At least 2 years of proven experience in implementing said activities in a managerial role.
• Wide understanding of humanitarian and protection principles and their application, including community safety and rights-based approaches.
• Knowledge of Protection standards and guidelines, as well as of AAP principles.
• Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to professionally and appropriately represent the organization and negotiate and defend DRC’s interests with a diverse range of government officials, local organizations and other groups.
• Skills in Project Cycle Management, including creating work plans, delegation of responsibilities with setting of clear milestones, organizing work and monitoring progress.
• Ability to work closely with a diverse team of individuals in a highly intense and fluid environment, cultural sensitivity and respectful of local contexts.
• Ability to effectively engage and communicate with communities in a responsible manner.

Assets:

Proven experience in providing technical guidance and training including development of training materials is an asset

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree or higher education in law, social sciences, or related field or equivalent work experience
•  Computer skills (including MS Office package)

LANGUAGES

• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic
• Good command in written and spoken English.

Assets

• Knowledge of one or more Darfur local languages is an advantage.

ALL EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO DEMONSTRATE DRC FIVE CORE COMPETENCIES

• Striving for excellence: You focus on achieving results while maintaining efficient processes.
• Collaborating: You engage with relevant stakeholders and encourage constructive feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership of tasks and are open to innovation.
• Communicating: You are clear, concise, and respectful in your communication.
• Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest ethical standards and DRC's Code of Conduct.

POSITION DETAILS

• Type of contract: National
• Contract Length: 6 Months
• Band: G - Managerial
• Duty station: Central Darfur - Golo Base
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Closing Date for Application: 6 July 2025

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national employees.

WHAT WE OFFER  

1. Two Bonuses (during two Eid festivals)
2. Relocation Allowance
3. National Social Insurance
4. Medical Insurance Allowance
5. Excellent Working Environment and Opportunity for Growth
6. Various Learning and Development Platforms

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Applications must be submitted through the mentioned link on the page by clicking on Apply Button.   
2. All applicants must send a cover letter along with an updated CV (we encourage CV no longer than four pages) in English.   
3. Mentioning three referees' details of your present supervisor and HR along with past employment supervisor with CV.

Note: Applications sent by email will not be considered. In addition, DRC doesn’t charge any fee for any of its recruitment process & believes in equal opportunity in employment regardless.

If you have questions, you can visit our FAQ page. 

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website: www.drc.ngo.

Gender Equality:

 DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap. 

Equal Opportunities:

 DRC is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race,

marital status, or other protected characteristics.   

***FRAUD ALERT***

It has been brought to the attention of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from DRC in Sudan. These offers reportedly concern fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants asking for money. DRC would like to stipulate that the organization never charges or accepts any money from job seekers during the recruitment process. DRC recommends that you do not respond to unsolicited offers of employment.