Protection Coordinator at Danish Refugee Council (DRC) | Abuja, Nigeria
Company/Recruiter: Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
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Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is recruiting a Protection Coordinator to join our team in Abuja.
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Connect your CV or portfolio to Bachelor's Degree in International Law, International Relations, Political Science, Social Work, Humanitarian Assistance, Sociology, Psychology, or related field; Minimum 5 years' experience in protection progr…. Use one concrete example that shows you can Coordinate protection assessments and monitoring activities.
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Job Overview
The Protection Coordinator will coordinate protection activities and ensure compliance with DRC protection standards across our operations. This position requires strong technical expertise and the ability to work effectively within a complex humanitarian environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate protection assessments and monitoring activities
- Develop and implement protection strategies and interventions
- Provide technical guidance to protection teams
- Ensure adherence to safeguarding and protection policies
- Liaise with government agencies and humanitarian partners
- Prepare protection reports and documentation
- Support capacity building initiatives for staff
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in International Law, International Relations, Political Science, Social Work, Humanitarian Assistance, Sociology, Psychology, or related field
- Minimum 5 years' experience in protection programming
- At least 3 years at senior technical level
- Strong knowledge of protection principles and humanitarian law
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Fluency in English required
What We Offer
- Meaningful work in a humanitarian organization
- Professional development opportunities
- Competitive benefits package
- Supportive work environment
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