Deputy Protection Cluster Coordinator (National)

DRC

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Somalia

Description :

Organization: Danish Refugee Council
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 14 May 2017

Background

Somalia is a complex humanitarian emergency where the Protection Cluster has been activated. The Protection Cluster Coordinator performs a dedicated leadership, coordination, planning, analysis, policy and strategy development and advocacy function. The Protection Cluster Secretariat embodies the cluster lead agencies’ commitment to work within the framework of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) and the cluster approach.

The Cluster Coordinator and Deputy Cluster Coordinator are expected to impartially represent the interests of the members of the Protection Cluster, including the provision of active support, as applicable, to sub-clusters which may be coordinated by other agencies. To this end, the Cluster Coordinator and Deputy facilitate the activation of sub-clusters as deemed necessary and support their work while still ensuring a holistic approach in the protection response. As a result, the Cluster Coordinator and Deputy lead an inter-agency team in an environment that requires high standards of accountability and demonstrable leadership, coordination, negotiation and conflict resolution skills and in which the principles of partnership and collaboration are essential.

The Protection Cluster Coordinator and Deputy represent the Cluster in Inter-cluster Coordination Groups meetings as well as other fora as required. They advocate for centrality of protection, protection mainstreaming in the humanitarian response, lead on catalysing durable solutions activities in the Protection Cluster and spearhead the integration of cross-cutting issues into the work of the Protection Cluster and the inter-cluster coordination group, especially age, gender and diversity.

Purpose

The Deputy Coordinator will work alongside and in close collaboration with the Protection Cluster Coordinator for the Somalia Protection Cluster (SPC).

The purpose of the Deputy Coordinator position includes working in close consultation with the Protection Cluster Coordinator, strengthening the NGO participation and support regional /field Protection Cluster focal points, in order to enhance humanitarian protection program and advocacy responses.

Responsibilities and Tasks

The Deputy Coordinator is responsible for the following activities and outputs:

Protection Cluster meetings, information exchange and representation:

• Co-facilitate meetings ensuring agreement and follow-through of key decisions and action points.
• Ensure that Protection Cluster partners are updated on protection needs and situation analysis, gaps, planning, funding processes etc.
• Under the guidance of the Protection Cluster Coordinator may represent the interests of the Protection Cluster in discussions with the Humanitarian Coordinator, donors and other stakeholders on prioritization, resource mobilization and advocacy.
• In close consultation with the Coordinator ensure coordination and information exchange on protection issues with other clusters, UN and government counterparts, and strengthen links with recovery and development partners as appropriate.
• In close consultation with the Protection Cluster Coordinator, contribute to inter-cluster coordination and planning, including meeting participation in the Inter-Cluster Coordination Group (ICCG).
• Support with coordination and planning of the sub-clusters, including GBV, Child Protection, Explosive Hazards and Housing, Land and Property.
• Engage NGOs working on protection in Somalia to encourage active participation and regular reporting to the cluster. In this regard, the Deputy Coordinator liaises closely with the Somalia NGO Consortium.
• Deputy Coordinator is responsible for taking minutes for meetings of SPC, Cluster review committees for SHF allocation, including Strategic Advisory Group, preparing factsheets including protection analysis document for review by the Cluster Coordinator
• Deputy Coordinator will participate in inter-agency assessment mission to field locations

Strategic planning and reporting:

• Facilitate and contribute to SPC needs assessment and analysis, reporting (4W) and development/review of strategic, contingency and response plans, ensuring that these are in line with and contribute to cluster objectives.
• Ensure adequate monitoring and reporting mechanisms are in place to review the progress and outcomes of Protection Cluster activities.
• Ensure that cluster analysis and priorities are adequately reflected in humanitarian country strategies and plans, e.g. the Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP).
• Ensure strong cluster participation and representation in pooled funding processes, e.g. Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF).
• Support the development of internal work plans for the field Protection Clusters and ensure effective implementation in consultation with partners and sub-clusters.

Support Cluster members, field Protection Clusters and sub-clusters:

• Provide practical guidance and support to cluster members, field Protection Clusters, on issues including protection needs assessments and coordination.
• Conduct field missions to strengthen links between national and field clusters, and to address any challenges facing the Field Coordinators.
• Conduct or support trainings and capacity-building initiatives for the Field Coordinators.
• Identify needs/opportunities for support to sub-clusters, e.g. through advocacy at national level.
• Support the functioning of sub-clusters at national and field levels, notably child protection and GBV.

Protection tools and trainings:

• Develop, adapt and/or contribute to gender-sensitive protection tools, including for inter-cluster and other needs assessment, and protection and gender analysis.
• Design, facilitate and/or deliver protection trainings, such as the PCT, including tools and methodology for protection mainstreaming in emergency response and protection needs assessment, to SPC partners and across clusters, to ensure adherence to relevant standards and guidelines.
• Facilitate the delivery of trainings in relevant international legal frameworks and protection guidelines and standards to cluster partners and relevant counterparts, including government.

Capacity development:

• Provide direct support to cluster members, in particular national NGOs, to enhance project development and implementation and utilization of funding opportunities.
• Strengthen understanding of and participation in joint planning and funding processes, i.e. the SHF and the HRP.
• In coordination with other relevant actors, advocate for humanitarian access to all displaced populations

Protection information, analysis, policy and advocacy:

• In consultation with the Coordinator support the compilation of information and draft reports and briefs on protection concerns, for sharing with partners, the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT), donors and government counterparts as appropriate.
• In consultation with the Coordinator identify key advocacy concerns and consolidate policy positions amongst protection partners; support the development and implementation of advocacy initiatives.
• In in consultation with the Coordinator represent the SPC in relevant inter-cluster, government, donor and other fora as required, in partnership with the Protection Cluster Coordinator.

Resource mobilization:

• In consultation with the Coordinator liaise with donors to mobilize resources for joint protection response and update donors on Protection Cluster priorities and needs.

DRC responsibilities:

• Regularly update DRC Somalia staff on Protection Cluster initiatives and developments.
• Share information on latest protection tools and methodologies with DRC Somalia staff.
• Advise DRC Somalia staff on inclusion of latest information to project development and implementation and participate in protection analyses and other activities on a needs basis.
• Contribute to protection and protection mainstreaming trainings for DRC staff as needed.

Conditions:

Contract: One year contract, renewable

Other employment conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Somalia National staff

Availability: May 2017

Duty Station: Mogadishu, Somalia with 50% time traveling to other locations in Somalia. Travel to Nairobi when required on official assignments.

Reporting: The Deputy Coordinator will report to DRC Somalia Protection Manager on administrative issues. He/she will work under direct guidance of the National Protection Cluster Coordinator for issues pertaining to the SPC.

General

Commitments: DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability committments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework

Qualifications and Experience

• University Degree preferably in Human Rights, International Law or related field
• Over 3 years practical work experience within the field of human rights and/or international humanitarian law, particularly within the field of IDP protection
• Previous experience of coordinating humanitarian response
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills
• Experience in facilitation of workshop and trainings
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective and working relationships with members of cluster, consortiums, or other groups with diverse members
• Ability to work well under pressure and in adverse conditions
• Experience and willingness to travel to and work in Somalia
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Proven ability to handle large and varied workloads, and deal constructively with stress
• Commitment to gender equality

Preferable

• 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
• Fluency in Somali language (written and spoken) an advantage

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