Denmark: Protection Coordinator

DanChurchAid supports the poorest in the world in their struggle for a dignified life and helps people in need. We provide both emergency relief and long-term assistance with the objective of creating a more equitable and sustainable world.

DCA prioritizes its obligation to mainstream protection throughout humanitarian operations: to ensure that programming does not do harm and that rights holders are safe and respected. As a means to amplify impact, DCA seeks to integrate protection outcomes across other sectoral interventions. And where there is a value add in doing so, DCA responds to protection concerns with specialized standalone interventions, including GBV prevention and response and child protection.

About the role: Referring to the Sr. Protection Advisor, the Protection Coordinator is a key support function in DCA’s Humanitarian Response and Mine Action Unit.

The Protection Coordinator will demonstrate the following key capacities:

• a proven quality track record working on protection, ideally from across areas of responsibility
• demonstrated knowledge of current sectoral best practices and familiarity with humanitarian architecture
• Master’s degree from an accredited academic institution in relevant field (International Law, International Relations, Political Science, Social Work, Humanitarian Assistance, Sociology, Psychology or another related field) or equivalent
• at least years’ relevant experience in complex emergency settings
• evidenced capacity building skills, reflecting applied understanding of adult learning concepts
• strong written and oral communication skills that demonstrate empathy, discretion, and integrity
• ability to travel and work in diverse, challenging and potentially unstable environments for extended periods of time
• fluency in English required, French highly advantageous

Focus areas and responsibilities:

Provision of Technical Assistance to Country Office Programs

• Provide technical support to project design and implementation in line with respective country program strategies, including participation in development of high-quality concept notes, proposals and reports
• Provide DCA staff and partners with on-site capacity building support in the form of training, mentoring and practical guidance to ensure the application of protection minimum standards and good practices
• Provide desk support functions including broad programmatic support, quality improvement and guidance as required
• Coordinate shared learning opportunities and networking between country offices

Learning, Information and Analysis

• Contribute to developing and strengthening thematic learning resources for Country Offices and partners (e.g., resources and materials on protection risk analysis; PSS principles and best practices, etc.).
• Contribute to internal guidance on key operational modalities such as cash and voucher assistance and community-led programming to ensure that protection is appropriately considered
• Contribute to ensuring data collection and analysis processes and tools capture protection priorities
• Contribute to risk-management strategies related to collection, storage, and reporting of sensitive information

Strategy and Advocacy

• Assist the Sr. Protection Adviser to provide input on DCA strategic documents (e.g., reports, analytical frameworks).
• Contribute to the design, implementation and follow up of DCA advocacy strategies related to humanitarian contexts in line with organizational priorities and joint workplans.

Partnerships

• Support engagement with relevant stakeholders to identify areas for potential collaboration on protection
• Support DCA and the HRMA Unit with donor engagement when requested

What we offer

• A full-time permanent contract within DanChurchAid’s Humanitarian Response and Mine Action Unit.
• A dynamic, flexible, and respectful working environment driven by strong organizational values and engaged colleagues.
• A competitive salary package based on DanChurchAid´s collective agreements,
• Flexibility in planning own work with the opportunity to work from home 1-2 days per week.
• An opportunity to become part of one of Denmark’s largest organizations working with international development and humanitarian operations.

How to apply

Submit your application
Please note that DCA cannot offer housing, schooling, or relocation assistance. Adherence to legal and formal conditions to live and work in Denmark are a requirement and the responsibility of the candidate.

Deadline for submission of interest is no later than Sunday 15th January. Apply by following this link: Protection Coordinator – Copenhagen, Denmark I Folkekirkens Nødhjælp (emply.com), clicking "apply," and answering the questions that follow. You do not have to upload a cover letter and CV at this point. When the deadline has passed, we will send a technical test to relevant candidates and based on the results invite candidates to submit CVs and interview. We expect to conduct interviews in week 3 (week of 16 January) and second interviews in week 4 (week of 23 January).

DCA promotes equal opportunity in terms of gender, race, ethnicity, and creed, and encourages all qualified and interested candidates to apply. DCA conducts an anti-terror check as part of the recruitment process. It is a prerequisite that you pass this check and maintain this status throughout your employment. Everyone applying for a job with DCA must be ready to comply with the Code of Conduct, Staff Policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment, and Child Safeguarding policy.

For further information regarding this position, please contact Sr. Protection Adviser Sarah Alamri: alam@dca.dk +45 50602026

For further information regarding DCA, please visit our website: www.noedhjaelp.dk or https://www.danchurchaid.org/