Overall purpose of the role:
Under the technical supervision of the Protection Coordinator, the Advocacy Officer – Protection will be responsible for providing technical support for data collection by field offices and producing regular protection monitoring reports
Duties & Responsibilities:
Advocacy
Produce infographics and accessible information products for different audiences and including advocacy products.
Liaise with key stakeholders and country and field level for the dissemination of protection monitoring reports and other advocacy materials in line with DRC´s protection and country strategy.
Develop advocacy strategy and quarterly advocacy workplan – in line with country office priorities
Work closely with the Protection Coordinator and PDQ Manager to understand key developments related to refugee rights in Kenya
Protection Monitoring
Produce monitoring reports outlining protection concerns, multi-sector needs, and recommendations and present on findings, recommendations, and advocacy points to DRC senior management and external stakeholders.
Provide technical support to field staff for protection monitoring activities and ensure the highest quality of data and collected in the field.
Review and analyze protection data and provide feedback to field staff.
Carry out secondary data analysis and identify sources of data and information to complement the data collected by field offices.
Experience and technical competencies:
A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in the humanitarian sector related with an NGO/United Nations or civil society organization.
Experience in using research methodologies and data collection tools.
Excellent drafting skills in English and experience in report writing different audiences.
Experience in developing advocacy plans and conducting advocacy activities with a range of stakeholders.
Experience in the production of technical material (training material, tools, reports, documents, etc.).
Good networking skills.
Knowledge of humanitarian standards, human rights, humanitarian law and refugee law.
Ability to work under pressure, identify priorities and meet deadlines.
Calm and diplomatic character.
Willingness and ability to learn and grow professionally.
Education
Master’s degree in human rights, social sciences or another relevant subject.
Experience and knowledge in GBV and Child Protection programming..
Language:
Fluent in written and spoken English and Swahili.
Key stakeholders:
UN Agencies, coordination bodies
Government authorities and institutions
Partners
Persons of Concern
Staff
Donors
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