The role of the Protection Manager is to develop, lead and support the protection programming. This includes providing strategic direction, contributing to fundraising, and capacity building of a protection team.

What will you do:

Generic responsibilities:

1. Line management of project staff

2. Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures

3. Contribute to the development of Country, Nile Area and Protection strategies. 

4. Initiate and participate in the development of relevant Protection projects

5. Coordinate and manage Protection project implementation (activities, budget and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements

6. Implement technical direction and ensure high technical quality of projects

7. Provide regular information to the Area Programme Manager and the Protection Specialist   

8. Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of Protection, explore and assess new and better ways to assist.

9. Develop and manage project budgets and coordinate across CCs, making sure that projects are aligned to Integrated Programming 

10. Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills 

11. Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders

12. Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy.

Specific responsibilities:

1. Develop, coordinate and manage Protection Core Competency (CC) projects in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements

2. Document protection risks and develop advocacy messaging to reduce violence, coercion and deliberate deprivation 

3. Oversee protection monitoring, case management, referral mechanism.

4. Responsible for Protection specific input and participation in needs assessments, planning and implementation of responses to new emergencies, as well as to protracted displacement

5. Responsible for Protection specific contextual analysis and to take leadership in the Nile area office Protection programme design and delivery, in consultation with Protection Specialist and other Protection team members

6. Establish an excellent working relation with donors, international and national organizations, local authorities, clusters/sectors, CBOs and communities

7. Work on the NRC’s Local partners capacity building and maintain regular follow up on their activities. 

8. Participate in all Protection coordination forums. 

9. Prepare all Project operational documents in timely manner (HR Plans, Procurement plans, Work plans, Spending Plans, etc.)

10. Maintain close coordination and reporting with the Country office and Area Office M&E Team. 

What you will bring:

Generic professional competencies:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in overseeing project implementation in a humanitarian/violent context

• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts, including protracted displacement

• Ability to manage teams in multiple office locations

• Ability to analyze and integrate quantitative and qualitative data and information from different sources

• Good knowledge and understanding of international standards, and protection fundamental concepts and guiding principles

• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile 

• Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Speaking Arabic is a plus. 

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

• Demonstrated expertise in Protection. 

• Knowledge of the context in Sudan. 

What we offer:

• Duty station: Gadarif
• Contract: 1 year of national contract (with possibility for extension based on funding availability)
• Travel: 30-40%
• Salary/benefits: grade 8 of NRC’s national pay scale 
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

Important information about the application process

• For Internal candidates: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.

• When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.

• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.

• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.

• Applicants who do not fill in the full job applications will not be considered. 

• This position is open for candidates who have the legal right to work in Sudan. NRC will not provide visa nor sponsor it.  

• We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you have any questions about this role, please email esa.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject line.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

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We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
• join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
• be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.