Protection Coordinator

The Danish Refugee Council is seeking an experienced Protection Coordinator to lead technical strategy, programme quality, stakeholder engagement, representation and fundraising for its Protection sector in Nigeria.

• Lead the development and implementation of DRC Nigeria’s Protection technical strategy.
• Provide technical guidance to programme and Country Office teams.
• Review proposals, reports, assessments, evaluations, SoPs and technical guidelines.
• Build the capacity of implementation teams and partners.
• Monitor protection trends, incidents, alerts and sector challenges.
• Represent DRC in relevant clusters, working groups and technical forums.
• Engage donors, government, NGOs and other stakeholders.
• Identify partnerships, funding opportunities and support fundraising efforts.
• Develop advocacy, learning and knowledge products for the Protection sector.

• Bachelor’s degree in International Law, International Relations, Political Science, Social Work, Humanitarian Assistance, Sociology, Psychology or a related field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in Protection, including 3+ years at a senior technical level.
• Proven proposal and report writing experience.
• Experience developing/reviewing technical SoPs, guidelines, papers and analysis.
• Experience representing organisations in clusters and working groups.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and advocacy experience.
• Experience in Protection Monitoring, Case Management, PSS, Legal Assistance, GBV or Protection Advocacy is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of humanitarian architecture and sector best practices.
• Excellent English communication and analytical skills.
• Master’s degree and French proficiency are advantages.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments.

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1-year contract.
Duty station: Abuja Country Office.
Start date: As soon as possible.
Position may transition to a managerial role subject to funding.