The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

The IRC has been working in Sudan since 2008 and is committed to implementing qualityprogramming to improve the wellbeing of the most vulnerable populations in the areas of livelihoods, water and sanitation, health, and social development. IRC programming reflects a commitment to sustainable solutions and believes this is achieved through participatory approaches such as community driven development, community disaster risk reduction, and capacity building of local partners.

The IRC values the diversity of our staff and recognizes that our work is best accomplished through the true collaboration of individuals from many cultures with a great variety of skills and perspectives. In support of this core value, the IRC maintains and enforces policies to foster relationships that respect the dignity and worth of everyone.

IRC uphold its policies in accordance with principles of international law and codes of good conduct and affirm that all IRC staff members are responsible for promoting fundamental human rights, social justice, human dignity and the equality of men, women and children. IRC staff must treat every person without distinction based on his or her race, gender, religion, colour, national or ethnic origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age or disability.

Main Purpose of Job: 

The Protection Manager, based in the River Nile office, will be responsible for the start-up and technical oversight, and support field level implementation of IRC protection monitoring programming in River Nile and White Nile state. As such, the Protection Manager supervises a Protection Monitoring Officer who directly manages the protection assistants in the field. The overall goal of the protection program is providing actionable information about the protection environment within Sudan for advocacy and response targeting, and to directly facilitate information provision and referrals for those most at risk. The Protection and Rule of Law Manager will undertake coordination with other relevant actors (among which government counterparts, local authorities, and other national and international NGOS), as well as participating in local-level coordination forums, as needed.   

Technical Monitoring and Program Quality

• Provide technical guidance, oversight and support to Protection interventions including conducting regular protection monitoring, emergency protection assistance, cash for protection and information services and ensures that program activities are responsive and executed to a high-quality standard. Provide quality oversight and development of the information products reports and protection analysis
• Oversee, with the support of the Integrated Protection Coordinator, the implementation of Protection activities in area(s) of responsibility and ensure the program is implemented according to schedule and budgets, international standards.
• Ensure ethical data collection and information management systems are in place and functional.
• Ensure that protection activities meet stated objectives within the project timeframe.
• Provide support and mentorship to the protection partners
• Ensure regular coordination with the Integrated Protection Coordinator and PRoL Technical Unit.
• Ensure effective communication with other service providers and IRC sectors.

Staff Performance Management, Learning & Development: 

• Maintain open and professional relations with Protection staff providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
• Directly supervise 2 Protection Officers 
• Assist with the recruitment of Protection staff, in coordination with the HR team, senior management and PRoL Technical Unit. 
• Ensure timely completion and submission of monthly timesheets, probation reviews and annual performance reviews.
• Ensure ongoing training, support and capacity building opportunities for Protection staff in designated area(s).

Grant Planning, Implementation and Monitoring

• Responsible for the overall achievement of project goals. 
• Support implementation and ensure adherence to grant work plans, spending plans, procurement plans as well as monitoring and evaluation plans.
• Work closely and coordinate with the IRC Grants, Supply Chain and Finance departments to ensure compliance with grant requirements.
• Ensure high quality IRC and donor reporting of activities, indicators and achievements.

Coordination & Representation

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders including government actors, UN agencies, local and international NGOs and other relevant actors. 
• Represent IRC in Protection related coordination forums and activities.

• Degree in human rights, law, social sciences, peace building or related field
• At least three years of prior professional experience in protection programming including in a leadership or management role 
• At least five years of prior experience working with conflict affected communities in a refugee or internally displaced persons context with progressively growing responsibility.
• Experience with community-based protection approaches with refugees or internally displaced persons
• Strong experience on programing approaches that effectively address the unique needs of persons with specific needs
• Experience interacting with judicial, security and administrative authorities as INGOs and UN agencies
• Good protection background and knowledge of IDP context, as well as demonstrated ability to identify and refer vulnerable cases, is desirable
• Experience managing protection information offices and devising effective approaches to promote refugee right to information
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
• Proactive, flexible, team spirited and willing to learn
• Good computer skills including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic; English required
• Excellent ability to interpret, analyze and synthesize information in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills, timeliness, ability to determine priorities and great attention to detail.

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.  In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons 

Working Environment: The position is based in River Nile Sate State. Travel to sites across the states may be required. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Professional Standards: 

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.  In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Antiretaliation

The IRC and IRC workers must comply with the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and carries out policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity

We are committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer generous benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances. We welcome and strongly encourage qualified female professionals to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

Ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of IRC acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organization without authority, except in the normal execution of duty.