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Job Title: Deputy Protection Manager
Employer: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Location: Uganda
Duties:
Develop and ensure timely implementation of work plans and procurement plans for all protection activities.
Effectively manage all budget items under your responsibility to ensure spending is timely and in accordance with donor requirements.
Prepare weekly and monthly project progress reports for submission to Senior Protection Manager.
Closely work with Senior Protection Manager to develop appropriate training materials, training methodologies and guidance to support Protection Assistants engaged with IRC on Protection and Rule of Law activities.
Provide direct and indirect supervision to Protection Officers, Protection Assistants.
Provide technical guidance to ensure staff adherence to industry best practice in the approach and response to protection issues including provision of legal services.
Discuss job expectations, set objectives and provide appropriate and timely feedback regarding performance, including timely implementation of the annual staff performance management system.
Clearly define the training needs of direct reports and ensure they are able to access training and professional development resources appropriate to their skill gaps/needs.
Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions including staff development plans.
Education
The ideal candidate for the IRC Deputy Protection Manager career placement should hold a Degree in Law
Experience
A minimum of three (3) years of prior professional experience in protection programming and as a practicing lawyer or in a position where legal advice, counseling and assistance was frequently provided to vulnerable clients.
Previous exposure and experience providing legal counseling and assistance on issues including HLP, employment law, and refugee and asylum seekers issues.
Previous experience implementing protection interventions including protection monitoring, information counselling, protection incident case management, support to Persons with Specific Needs
Prior experience interacting with judicial, security and administrative authorities as well UNHCR and INGOs.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join International Rescue Committee in this capacity are encouraged to apply online by clicking on the link below.
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Deadline: 1st June 2017