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Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a
highly qualified Protection Manager.
About the job
The Protection Manager (PM) is responsible for the overall protection portfolio of DRC Somalia.
Working with a team of protection technical experts at the country level (GBV, CP, etc.), the PM will be
responsible to ensure that technical protection staff at the country level provide the necessary
trainings, guidelines, standard operating procedures to field staff ensuring harmonization, sharing of
best practices, and compliance with global and organizational standards. Specifically, the PM is
responsible to ensure quality implementation and standards of DRC's protection activities across the
country in close collaboration with Area Managers, while acting as the main technical focal point for
the field-based protection staff. The PM will be responsible for expanding DRC’s protection portfolio
and position DRC as a strategic protection actor in Somalia, while ensuring the centrality of protection
across DRC’s programme.
In Somalia, DRC has an exciting and varied funding base with different focus areas, including but not
limited to general protection, child protection, protection from gender-based violence, communitybased protection, emergency response actions, a migration component with a dedicated voluntary
returnee project.
In addition to technical support and quality assurance, the PM will lead the development and updating
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Application due:
2/21/2026
Workplace:
Mogadishu
Department/Country:
Somalia
Contract type:
of country-specific protection strategies, external representation of DRC in various fora (working
groups, donors, embassies, local authorities), as well as develop advocacy products where relevant
with focus on protection in Somalia. As DRC intends to move into different delivery modalities that are
more integrated with other programming components, including programming in hard-to-reach
locations, and implementation through Somali local organisations, the PM will be responsible for
leading this process jointly with the Technical Staff and Head of Programme.
Responsibilities:
Technical Oversight and Management of Protection Programming
• Design and manage DRC's protection interventions as per international best practice standards.
• Develop, adapt, and oversee the rollout and application of quality measures for DRC’s protection
activities, in line with SPHERE standards, the Inter-Agency Minimum Standards for Child
Protection, and guidelines defined in national coordination fora.
• Support the field staff with rapid needs assessments/Protection Risk Analysis to inform program
design and strategic direction, as well as identify risks and vulnerabilities, including those related
to gender, age, and disability.
• Develop concrete initiatives to reduce protection risks and design specific strategies to build upon
existing assets within the population.
• Lead and support DRC’s positioning as a lead protection actor in Somalia.
Monitoring, Reporting, and Proposal/Strategy Development
• Take the lead on protection-related proposals as relevant and with the support of the direct
reports’, and ensure that all proposed interventions are protection mainstreamed, regardless of
sector, in close collaboration with DRC’s grants, M&E, and programme staff.
• Develop protection-focused program monitoring tools.
• Undertake quality control and site monitoring to ensure that services provided are according to
international best practice standards.
• Conduct program monitoring as per expected outputs and outcomes.
• Support teams to monitor financial spending and budgets for all protection projects.
• Provide technical inputs and quality assurance to donors and other DRC reports.
• Ensure that the design and implementation of protection activities address the protection needs of
refugees, IDPs, and other vulnerable populations within DRC's mandate.
• Ensure that quality assurance systems are developed and applied, with particular reference to the
Core Humanitarian Standard and age, gender, and disability throughout the programme.
• Ensure that a protection risk analysis is in place and constantly updated in the area of
responsibility.
Protection Integration across DRC sectors and programmes in Hard to Reach locations
• Promote integrated programming and ensure internal coordination and harmonisation of DRC
protection interventions across sites and with other core sectors, specifically CCCM, Economic
Recovery, and Emergency Response programming.
• Contribute to protection mainstreaming across all DRC field offices.
• Conduct and supervise internal and external trainings on protection-related issues, including
protection mainstreaming for DRC staff, partners, and project beneficiaries.
Coordination and Representation
• Represent DRC in protection coordination meetings, such as the Protection Cluster and the CPGBV Sub-Cluster working group as well as in relevant technical working groups related to IDP
protection and durable solutions, as agreed with the Head of Programme.
• Coordinate with government agencies, such as the Ministry of Women, Families and Children
Affairs, Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, UNHCR, UNICEF, protection NGOs, and other key
stakeholders on the provision of protection services and relevant contingency planning.
• Ensure internal coordination and harmonization of DRC protection-related activities with DRC
Somalia’s regional protection programs.
• Promote improved understanding of protection issues among all relevant stakeholders and
ensure the observance of international protection and humanitarian legal standards.
Management and Supervision
• Lead and manage the country office, and project-specific protection staff (including people
planning, performance, well-being, and development)
• Provide technical supervision to protection staff across DRC’s field sites, in collaboration with
Area Managers.
National contract
Homepage:
drc.ngo
ABOUT DRC
Founded in 1956, DRC Danish
Refugee Council is Denmark’s
largest, and a leading
international NGO. We have
continuously been ranked as
one of the best NGOs in the
world - and are one of the few
with a specific expertise in
forced displacement. In around
30 countries, we protect,
advocate and build sustainable
futures for refugees and other
displacement-affected people
and communities.
• Contribute to the recruitment and performance management of protection staff that fall outside of
direct line management responsibility as needed.
• Develop staff capacities on the rights-based approaches, participatory protection assessments
and monitoring, and inclusion of vulnerable groups through training, mentoring, and coaching.

About you
To be successful in this role we expect you to have: -
• University or graduate degree in law, social work, gender, or other relevant field.
• 5-8 years of work experience in law or protection, particularly in refugee, returnee, IDP, and host
community protection.
• 6 years of experience working with international NGOs, UN agencies, relevant ministries, or local
authorities in responding to the needs of refugees, returnees, IDPs, and host communities.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating with and supporting national and local authorities as well
as humanitarian coordination fora.
• Prior experience in legal aid programming and gender programming is a strong advantage.
• Prior experience with data analysis and writing/development of thematic protection reports, and
advocacy products is a strong asset.
• Excellent analytical and English writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently unsupervised.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and adapt in a complex and challenging
environment.
• Experience with capacity building, and in convening and facilitating training and workshops.
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
1. Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
2. Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
3. Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
4. Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
5. 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: 12 months with the possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance.
Band: Employment band- Management F1
Work location: Mogadishu
Start date: March 2026
Reporting to: Head Of Program
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for
employees on national contract.

Application process
Interested applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in
English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications:21st February 2026
For more information about the Danish Refugee Council, please visit our website drc.ngo.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive
and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are
considered for employment regardless of personal characteristics or attributes.