Deputy Coordinator, Somalia Protection Cluster

Deputy Coordinator, Somalia Protection Cluster

Somalia is a complex humanitarian emergency situation and a Protection Cluster has been established with the aim of ensuring a holistic approach to protection mainstreaming in the humanitarian response among agencies working in Somalia.

The purpose of the Deputy Coordinator position is to strengthen NGO participation and support to field Protection Clusters in order to enhance humanitarian protection programme and advocacy responses.

Key responsibilities

Working under the direction of the Protection Cluster Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for:

·                     Protection cluster meetings, information exchange and representation and follow up of key decisions and action points

·                     Represent the Protection Cluster in discussions with donors and other stakeholders.

·                     Strategic planning and reporting ensuring these are in line with Cluster objectives.

·                     Provide practical guidance and support to the field Protection Clusters and Technical Working groups

·                     Develop gender-sensitive protection tools for needs assessment.

·                     Design, facilitate and deliver protection trainings including tools for protection mainstreaming in emergency response and protection needs assessments.

·                     Capacity development to cluster partners in particular national NGOs

·                     Identify key advocacy concerns and consolidate policy positions.

·                     Liaise with donors to mobilise resources for joint protection response and update donors on Protection Cluster priorities and needs.

Requirements

·                     Masters’ degree in Human Rights or International Law,

·                     extensive practical work experience within the field of human rights particularly in the field of migrants/refugee protection,

·                     experience working with international and national NGOs, UN agencies, line ministries and local authorities in displacement/ refugee settings in complex emergencies,

·                     experience working in Somalia is preferable.

Application and CV

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining why they are suited for the post.

Only applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered.

Please forward the application and CV, in English with the job title as the subject line to drcintjobs@drchoa.org