Urban Protection Manager

Job posted by: International Rescue Committee (IRC)-USA - Thu, 17 Apr 2014

Job Details:

Organisation: International Rescue Committee (IRC)-USA

Deadline Mon, 16 Jun 2014

Job type: Permanent

Location: South Sudan

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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

On December 16, 2013, heavy military exchanges occurred between rival SPLA factions in Juba (Central Equatoria State). The fighting and violence quickly spread to other states in South Sudan, trapping thousands of civilians in Unity, Lakes, Upper Nile, and Jonglei States in UN bases or makeshift IDP settlements. OCHA estimates that 194,000 people have been displaced across five states, Central Equatoria, Unity, Lakes, Upper Nile, and Jonglei. It is estimated that around 30,000 IDPs have sought refuge in the two UN bases in Juba; 8,000 IDPs have reportedly sought refuge in the UN base in Bentiu and 3,000 in the UN base in Pariang; an inter-agency mission to Awerial (Lakes) estimates that there are around 76,000 IDPs, mostly from Jonglei. The IRC South Sudan country program is gearing up to respond to the ongoing emergency and is looking for emergency response staff to assist with this.   

SCOPE OF WORK
The Protection Manager will oversee an urban program targeting refugees and IDPs in Juba, Central Equatoria State.  In this capacity, the Protection Manager will be responsible for day-to-day supervision and oversight of the various protection activities and protection teams, budget management, administration, and implementation of the requirements of the programs.  The position reports to the Protection and Rule of Law Coordinator.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Program Management
 - Oversee the implementation of the urban protection program to ensure the program is implemented according to schedule and budgets, international standards, and that protection program objectives are met;
 - Monitor and evaluate appropriate implementation of  projects against program objectives and IRC’s Program Framework;
 - Compile protection assessment reports on the protection concerns and priorities of the refugee and IDP population collected during the protection monitoring activities;
 - Ensure that monitoring visits respect principles of confidentiality of interviewees and that all incidents reported to IRC are handled with due regard to protection principles;
 - Liaise with UNHCR and other partners, particularly through the protection cluster, to share findings and any issues of relevance and/or concern related to the urban refugee and IDP caseload;
 - Work closely with other IRC sectors present in the same location and integrate program components to the extent possible;
 - Participate in the development of proposals, budgets and concept notes in coordination with the Protection and Rule of Law Coordinator, DDP, Grants team, and HQ Technical Unit;
 - Establish a monitoring system that tracks indicators and measures progress towards achievement of activities;
 - Support other protection programs as needed.

* Staff Management
 - Recruit national staff in conjunction with the Human Resources Department;
 - Maintain updated job descriptions, conduct interviews, orient new staff to the IRC and the Protection program;
 - Supervise protection staff directly, providing ongoing leadership to the project team and overseeing implementation and coordination of activity plans to ensure targets are met;
 - Provide training, technical support and guidance to protection staff, and ensure all protection staff adhere to best-practice principles in all aspects of program implementation;
 - Overall responsibility for protection team’s timesheets, work plans, vacation schedules, and staff training/development activities;
 - Ensure Performance Management System documentation for all staff is in place and followed up regularly;
 - Build staff capacity in work plan development and reporting to ensure accurate monitoring and documentation of activities;
 - Recommend and implement a capacity building/development plan for project staff based on documented capacity needs assessments exercise;
 - Ensure protection staff understands and follows IRC and donor Policies and Procedures.

* Grants Management and Reporting
 - Manage and oversee all the protection grants; develop and maintain workplans, spending and procurement plans and related systems for all projects to ensure that project deadlines are met and targets achieved;
 - Participate in Grants Opening, Mid-Term and Closing meetings;
 - Prepare internal and external reports within agreed deadlines using IRC and donor formats, as required;
 - Assure appropriate and timely spending of grants to achieve program goals, grant reporting contributions, use and distribution of supplies and resources.

* Representation & Coordination
 - Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders - including community leaders, NGOs/CBOs, UN agencies, government offices,community based organisations;
 - Establish coordination mechanism with the network partners, refugee population, and IDP and host community to ensure information sharing, coordination of interventions, and enable meaningful participation of both the refugee, IDP and host communities;
 - Participate in relevant coordination forums and ensure that information from coordination meetings is shared internally and with other sectors, as appropriate.

* Professional Standards
 - The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.  In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation

REQUIREMENTS
* Masters degree in international law, human rights law, international relations, social sciences, or other related field;
* At least 3 years professional technical experience, including 2 years implementing urban protection programs targeting refugees and/or IDPs in emergency and conflict contexts;
* Demonstrated experience in capacity building, project design and budget management;
* Strong understanding of protection principles and likely protection concerns arising in the South Sudan context as well as conflict sensitivity;
* Experience in working with and coordinating with the UN, donors, INGOs and other stakeholders;
* Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills;
* Excellent analytical and written skills, and good computer skills;
* Fluency in English;
* Additional qualities: ability to multi-task, ability to handle pressure well, ability to improvise, flexibility, adaptability to transitions

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
* Security level - orange. The situation in most parts of country is calm but remains tense and unpredictable; concerns include criminality, presence of armed troops, and looting. There still is active conflict in many parts of the country and a possibility for further expansion of the conflict and violence into other areas and other states.

HOUSING:
* The position is based in Juba. Lodging is a private bedroom in a shared IRC guest house – with electricity, internet and cable TV. Food is the individual’s responsibility.

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