Overview
The Protection Team Leader will oversee the implementation of integrated Protection activities, including General Protection and Victim Assistance, and provide technical oversight and support to partner organisations.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate implementation of Protection activities, including General Protection case management, cash-based assistance, Community-Based Protection, Protection Monitoring and Victim Assistance programming.
- Ensure quality case management processes.
- Supervise and support the Protection team.
- Coordinate protection monitoring activities, analyse protection risks, and contribute to programme adaptation and advocacy.
- Design and oversee information and awareness-raising activities.
- Develop and monitor work plans and track progress against project targets.
- Support budget monitoring and ensure efficient use of project resources.
- Plan and coordinate logistics, team movements, and procurement processes.
- Maintain up-to-date service mapping and strengthen collaboration with service providers and stakeholders.
- Represent DRC in coordination meetings and maintain effective relationships with partners, authorities, and service providers.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting to donors and internal stakeholders.
- Contribute to proposal development and programme design.
- Support the development and implementation of capacity development plans for partner organisations.
- Provide technical guidance, training, and coaching to partner staff.
- Develop and implement a monitoring plan and conduct regular field visits to assess the technical quality of partner-led activities.
- Provide structured feedback and practical recommendations to strengthen programme quality and compliance.
- Review partner narrative and financial reports, workplans, and indicator tracking.
- Monitor partner procurement processes and ensure technical alignment.
- Support mapping, engagement, and coordination with potential and existing partners.
- Collaborate with MEAL to support learning, accountability, and feedback processes.
Required Experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience in protection programming in humanitarian settings.
- At least 2 years of experience in people management or team supervision.
- Experience in case management, protection monitoring, PSS, and cash-based assistance.
- Experience working with or supporting partners.
Qualifications
• University degree in International Relations, Social Law, or a related field.
