Senior Protection Manager

Job Description

Title: Senior Protection Manager

Company Name: International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
∎ Concentration / Major: Humanitarian/ Social Work/ Human Rights/ International Law/ Social Science or related degree desired.
∎ Certification: Professional degree related to the role will be an added advantage

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 7 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Work Location: IRC-Bangladesh, Ukhia Office
∎ Reporting To: Protection Rule of Law Coordinator
∎ Department: Protection Rule of Law
∎ Expected Start Date: At Earliest
∎ Contract length: January 31, 2020 (with possibility of extension subject to funding, program needs and performance of incumbent)

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Program Management and Development:
∎ Responsible for the startup, managing, and implementing protection monitoring, Protection Mainstreaming and Legal Aid programming.
∎ Directly manages the protection monitoring program coordinating regular data collection, emergency assessments, referrals, information dissemination and awareness sessions and ensures that program activities are responsive and executed to a high quality standard.
∎ Lead the technical training of the Protection Managers to in their ability to provide Legal services and protection monitoring as is relevant. Introduce peer coaching and build their practice around supervision and support to frontline protection CM staff.
∎ Provide technical management of the capacity building program for local NGOs related to protection mainstreaming,
∎ Ensure appropriate use of IRC global technical resources for all trainings, including the Protection Mainstreaming Monitoring and Evaluation System (Proms)
∎ Develop and continuously update and refine quality systems and tools for protection monitoring to ensure the effective collection and analysis of qualitative data relating to the protection environment, including physical safety and security, freedom of movement, documentation, safe and equitable access to services, etc.
∎ Ensure protection activities are of high technical quality, meet humanitarian standards and are flexible and responsive to contextual changes
∎ Ensure that protection-related internal and external reporting programmatic and donor requirements are met, and that reports are publication quality and are submitted on time. Provide quality oversight of the information products coming.
∎ Use protection monitoring data support the development of advocacy messages for the Bangladeshi humanitarian crisis.
∎ In collaboration with the protection managers, ensure smooth management and integration of project work plans and budgets (budget forecasting, development of spending plans, budget follow-up), procurement plans, timely recruitment, and accurate reporting that conforms with IRC and donor regulations;
∎ Participate in cross-departmental collaboration and coordination with Health, Child Protection and WPE colleagues establish linkages between the programs.
∎ Coordinate and participate in the development and review of budgets for program proposals in conjunction with the PRoL Coordinator, grants and finance departments.
∎ Staff Support:
∎ Support with the hiring, supervising, and build the capacity of protection team members in relevant technical and management competencies
∎ Provide technical guidance, on the job mentoring and coaching for protection team
∎ Ensure ongoing training and targeted technical capacity building for the entire protection team
∎ Support Field Coordinators to make certain that program managers put capacity development plans in place for the national protection teams based on documented capacity needs assessments exercise
∎ Approve and manage, attendance and leave requests to ensure adequate departmental coverage. Ensure monthly, accurate timesheet submission and carry out probationary reviews
∎ Hold high-quality meetings with each direct report on a regular and predictable basis, at least monthly
∎ Provide a measurable development plan including on-the-job learning with the aim of strengthening technical capacity, exchanging knowledge within the team and providing guidance on career paths
∎ As required identify staff performance issues and work with Human Resources to document and address these as per the National Staff Employment Policies
∎ Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions
∎ Promote and monitor staff care and well-being. Model healthy work-life balance practices. Support appropriate interventions in response to identified staff care needs of both national and international staff
∎ New Business Development:
∎ Develop the recommendations for a strategy for the refugee response
∎ Contribute to business development opportunities, including developing concept notes and proposals as required
∎ Develop and/or input into protection assessments and protection reporting analysis for the purpose of program development
∎ Find opportunities for partnership and strategic collaboration
∎ Representation, Coordination and Advocacy:
∎ Actively participate in, and contribute to, coordination meetings and working groups, specifically the Protection sector coordination group and other related task forces
∎ Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other key partners, including donors, government actors, UN agencies, international and local NGOs, and other relevant actors; establishing IRC as one of the leaders in protection
∎ Seek to establish and develop partnerships and collaborate with the Bangladeshi and Rohingya civil society and local partners

Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience including At least 3 years NGO experience preferably in a management role
∎ 2-3 years of experience in implementing similar programming i.e. protection monitoring and legal aid in an emergency or complex emergency context
∎ Solid understanding of Protection Monitoring; Protection Mainstreaming and/or Legal Aid
∎ Demonstrable understanding of the relevance of international humanitarian law and human rights law to humanitarian action
∎ Shown, successful managerial experience and previous experience of nationalization process strongly preferred
∎ Strong acumen in analyzing data to inform advocacy initiatives
∎ Demonstrable knowledge of and commitment to human rights and protection
∎ Strong communication and interpersonal skills with excellent analysis and writing skills
∎ Excellent analytical, writing skills and fluency in English
∎ Strong team and people leadership, management, organizational and development skills
∎ Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure effectively and productively
∎ Additional qualities: ability to multi-task, well, ability to improvise, flexibility, adaptability to handle transitions and change
∎ Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
∎ Strong communication skill in both written and spoken English
∎ Familiarity with the local dialect with get preference

Salary:
∎ Competitive Base Pay

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Fringe Benefits (Health and Group Life Insurance + Bonus+ Leaves Entitlements + Housing Allowance + Gratuity) As per IRC National Pay Scale in Bangladesh

Application Deadline: August 3, 2019

Company Information:
∎ International Rescue Committee (IRC)
∎ Business : The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and in 26 U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education, protection and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Founded in 1933. David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, is a former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom.

Category: NGO/Development