Protection Officer-Distribution

To be successful in this role, you must have a minimum of four (4) years’ experience working with vulnerable communities, basic needs, protection and Non-Food Items (NFI) distribution programming experience, and/or advocacy programs. Moreover, we also expect the following. 

Required  

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social sciences, Economics, Business Administration, Commerce or any related field 
  

• Experience in distribution and protection interventions in line with Refugees operation with Persons with Specific Needs (PSN) assistance. 
  

• Experience of working with UN or Non‐Governmental organizations. 
  

• Proficiency in written and spoken English. 
  

• Good communication skills. 
  

• Computer skills. 
  

• Good self-organization and basic management skills. 
  

• Familiarity with Monitoring & Evaluation for UN-funded projects. 
  

Project development, implementation and reporting 

• Oversee projects under his/her responsibilities, and ensure that Non-Food Items (NFI) are distributed in an accessible and accountable manner for DRC Persons of Concern (PoCs) and according to the commitment with donors.
  

• Responsible to use and monitor the budget at his/her disposal according to the work plans, compliance with DRC procedures and contracts with donors.
  

• Provide daily, weekly and monthly distribution reports in accordance with reporting requirements. 
  

• Define the daily, weekly, and monthly work plans, organize the workload of their team and supervise all staff working under their responsibilities in Core Relief Items/Non-Food Items Distribution. 
  

Coordination and representation  

• Develop relationships with a range of key stakeholders, Local Government on distribution thematic areas at the field level in close liasion with the Protection Team Leader.
  

• Represent DRC and actively participate in the local distribution working groups and any other meetings as requested.
  

• Close coordination in project implementation with partners (UN agencies and national/international NGOs), including referrals, community services gap analysis, and advocacy
  

• Work closely with the other program components to maximize program output and impact. 
  

Staff development and management 

• Provide technical and programmatic leadership for the Distribution Volunteers within the operational area.
  

• Conduct field - mentoring - through technical back stopping and to train duty bearers.  
  

• Uphold DRC’s code of conduct and principles on accountability.  
  

Support management team to: 

• Follow up all DRC Procedures for Security, Finance, Logistics, HR and Administration. 
  

• Uphold DRC’s international code of conduct and principles of accountability. 
  

• Any other tasks as may be assigned from time to time. 
  

Monitoring and Evaluation 

• Contribute to the daily quality implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects and interventions.
  

• Identify,document and disseminate relevant project success, challenges and follow up on implementation of project's action points.
  

• Assist in participatory needs i.e. post distribution monitoring exercises 
  

• On request, perform any other additional duties assigned by the supervisors in order to allow the organization to function optimally.
  

• Adhere to DRC’s code of conduct