Tasks and Responsibilities
Protection monitoring and referrals:
Identification of the protection issues and concerns faced by the IDPs and host community to regular field visits.
Identify the and develop the referral contact sheets of different services proviers in the area.
Assist the CBPC and Protection Officer in the Mapping of services available for IDPs; Developing referral pathways/mechanisms;
Monitoring of the needs of displaced population with main focus on persons with special needs (women, children, elderly, disabled etc.);
Identification, Protection monitoring and Management of individual cases;
Assist and conduct protection monitoring, assessment, FGDs, Key informant interview
Planning/participation in group-based psychosocial support activities for men, women, adolescents and children
Planning/participation in Rapid Needs Assessments to understand protection needs of target populations;
Delivery of humanitarian aid
Formation of CBPC committing and holding of community meeting
Provide advice and guidance to CBPC as well as referrals to IDPs on issues related to accessing required services;
Provide individual, needs-based assistance to IDP families based on internal guidelines developed by DRC;
Support community based protection committees in identification of protection risks in the community and addressing such risks;

Training and capacity building:
Participation at various cluster and forum to address their protection issues.;
Assist in organizing of meeting and training for the CBPC and other stakeholders.
Provide trainings/capacity building to duty bearers, international and local NGOs and IDP communities on protection related issues (guiding principles of IDP protection; child protection; SGBV etc.);
Participation in psychosocial activities targeting women, children, adolescents, adults;
Internal/External Coordination and Representation
Represent the project at the relevant coordination fora with partner organizations as well as duty bearers when/if required;
Support with occasional document translation and provide interpretation support to Protection Manager during meetings, trainings, and other project activities.
Hold regular meeting with the CBPC and community to assist in the protection monitoring
Develop plan with CBPC
Reporting & Accountability:
Collect and maintain project data ensuring the highest standards of data protection and confidentiality.
Prepare high quality and timely internal reports and provide input in drafting donor reports and other project related documents as required.
Produce high quality and timely reports for DRC and donors within agreed deadlines.
Comply with all relevant DRC policies and procedures, particularly with respect to child protection, the code of conduct, and security.

Key Requirements
Graduate degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Law or a relevant equivalent.
At least 2-3 years of working experience in a social service, psychology, education, or development sector; Previous working experience with humanitarian agencies will be considered as a strong advantage;
Good understanding of international human rights and principles of humanitarian work.
Good facilitation skills; experience designing and delivering training curricula, preferably focused on adult learning;
Ability and willingness to maintain regular presence at project sites and to work during irregular working hours and in insecure environments.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
Positive ‘can-do’ attitude and resilience.
Good computer skills (Excel, Microsoft, PowerPoint and Outlook).
Fluency in English and local language is required.
Conditions and Remuneration
Availability: End August/Early September 2016
Salary and conditions: In accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment;

Application Closing Date
20th August, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Application with a Cover Letter outlining your interest and qualifications and CV in English to: drc-hr-ng@drc-nigeria.org
Or
Hand delivery to:
The Head of Base,
DRC Maiduguri Office,
No. 548 Ashaka Road Potiskum close,
Off Damboa Road old GRA west,
Maiduguri.
Borno State.
Or
No 49 Karewa GRA,
Karewa,
Yola,
Adamawa State.