Protection Officer (Protection Information Management)

DRC has been responding to various humanitarian crises in Lebanon since 2004, working with Palestinian, Iraqi and Syrian refugees. DRC received registration from the Ministry of Interior in 2011, and since then has focused primarily on responding to the Syrian refugee crisis in Lebanon and the resulting impact on Lebanese host community. DRC Lebanon’s focus is to ensure that we are able to respond to critical emerging humanitarian needs whilst improve the living conditions of displacement-affected populations and contribute to the achievement of durable solutions. With an annual portfolio of $12million, and with approximately 200+ staff, DRC is focusing its response in protection and economic recovery (Ec-Rec) sector in Bekka, North Lebanon and Beirut. DRC is also contributing to the evidence base and coordination structures in country through our Evidence Generation and referral information management (RIMs) teams.

About the job

The Protection Officer (PIM) will be responsible for the implementation of DRC’s protection monitoring and evidence generation program in Lebanon and will lead the comprehensive protection-related data management across DRC Lebanon. The position plays a key role in contributing to and supporting protection programming through the collection, analysis and sharing of information in accordance with professional standards for protection work. The position is responsible to design reports and thematic documents related to DRC’s protection programming for both internal and external audiences, and will support the Protection Manager and other members of the protection team in the identification of key protection trends and in the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data in order to support the development of evidence-based decision making and strategies. Finally, the position is responsible for the design, implementation and management of program-related data collection and information management systems. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Lead on developing, updating, and rolling out of data collection tools and methodologies including determining relevant samples.
• Develop, implement and maintain DRC Lebanon’s protection information management systems by incorporating PIM matrix system, tools, and approaches and using systematized and collaborative framework.
• Produce protection reports on a monthly basis, highlighting key protection issues and trends in coordination with Protection Manager, Advocacy Coordinator, MEAL Manager, IM Specialist and DRC partners.
• Collaborate closely with Consortium and local partners for the production of joint high-quality protection information products.
• Support in the representation of DRC in the Protection Monitoring Task Forces and other relevant coordination mechanisms.
• Follow up closely on contextual developments to propose new thematic areas of focus to research.
• Produce thematic reports in consultation with Protection Manager, Advocacy Coordinator and partners.
• Monitor and review data collection methodologies and quality of information collected in to change, update, and improve research tools and systems in collaboration with Protection Coordinator.
• Process data, compile and disseminate information for use in various protection-related materials, including but not limited to reports, briefings and analysis.
• Conduct supervision activities for evidence generation and protection monitoring staff and conduct quality checks on collected data to ensure quality of data collection and reporting.
• Support evidence generation and protection monitoring and other relevant staff in field monitoring visits for tracking and recording of data.
• Follow up with evidence generation and protection monitoring staff to clarify information, and conduct data triangulation with other sources to ensure accuracy.
• Work in close collaboration with other sectors to ensure that information collection and reporting is integrated across all sectors.
• Lead on capacity development of DRC staff on Protection Information Management and Protection Analysis.
• Support Protection Manager and Advocacy Coordinator in the development of position papers and other information products to inform response and advocacy.
• Support in donor reporting and development of concepts notes and proposals for future programing.
• Maintain effective working relationships with UNHCR, INGO, government authorities, and other key stakeholders to ensure active coordination, collaboration, and information dissemination.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have at least 2 years of experience in research or protection monitoring, working for INGOs. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

• Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Human Rights, Law, or related field.
• Excellent knowledge of research/data collection and protection monitoring methodologies, experience in development and roll out of data collection tools.
• Proven experience in protection analysis including familiarity with human rights and other international legal frameworks and ability to interpret, analyze and synthesize information in a face paced environment.
• Demonstrable experience producing quality protection reports under tight deadlines using both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Familiarity with MS Word, Excel and other data analysis software.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work collaboratively in a multi-cultural environment as well as independently.
• Proven experience in capacity building of teams including development of training materials.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and attention to detail.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is essential.
• Desirable
• Master Degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Human Rights, Law, or related field.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies: 

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. 
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. 
• Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

• Contract length: 6 months with possibility of extension
  (Please note that this position is valid based on funding confirmation)
• Band: H (non-management)
• Designation of Duty Station: Beirut
• Start date: 1st of July 2023

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact [email protected]