The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, working in over 40 countries to provide humanitarian assistance with a rights-based approach for refugees, migrants, internally displaced persons, returnees, and victims of OSV. DRC has been operating in Colombia since 2011 and, since 2020, has begun working directly or through national partners in Venezuela, Peru, Mexico, and other Latin American countries. DRC’s national and regional programs focus on protection, humanitarian assistance, and durable solutions for persons of concern as well as hosting communities when relevant. Lastly, DRC is committed to strengthening the capacities of national organizations in the region and the partners with whom it collaborates.
About the job.
Under the line management of the ProLAC Manager, the Senior Protection Analyst will be responsible for leading four regional protection analyses and one regional Legal Aid Needs Analysis produced by the ProLAC Initiative, a regional harmonized protection monitoring initiative implemented in 9 countries in the Americas and led in consortium by DRC and NRC (Norwegian Refugee Council). The Senior Protection Analyst will supervise and capacity-build two protection specialists to conduct analyses of quantitative and qualitative data and to develop both narrative reports and visual representations of data. In collaboration with the ProLAC Manager and the ProLAC Protection Technical Working Group, the Senior Protection Analyst will support the revision of data collection tools, methodologies, and facilitate consultations with field teams throughout the region as needed and draft the required outputs.
The position will be based in Bogotá – Colombia in the sub-regional office for Latin America (DRC LA). The position concerns a regional/multi-country programme and it will require approximately 20% travel in the region.
Responsibilities:
- Lead quantitative and qualitative data analysis for the ProLAC Initiative using the Protection Analysis Framework (PAF) of the Global protection Cluster (GPC).
- In coordination with the ProLAC Protection Technical Working group, the candidate leads periodic revision of the data collection methodologies and tools.
- Manage ProLAC’s projects within “The DEEP” digital platform, including the periodic revision of the analytical framework
- Ensure quality assurance of quantitative and qualitative data collected by participating field teams
- Revise the framework for the internal ProLAC consultations and workshops and facilitate these consultations and workshops with field teams throughout the region to support the analyses.
- Lead the development of narrative reports focusing on the ongoing monitoring of trends and lead the visualization of quantitative and qualitative data, including the development of infographics in close collaboration with the PIM specialist.
- Regularly lead the production of regional protection analysis reports, internal briefing notes, snapshots and ad hoc reports.
- Present key findings highlighted by ProLAC protection analysis to coordination forums/external actors.
- Contribute insights from protection analyses into the advocacy strategy for the ProLAC Initiative and participate in the advocacy efforts.
- Ensure the guidance and capacity-building of two Protection Specialists in the analysis of data, visualization and narrative representation of data, as well as the presentation of findings to external forums
Required education.
- Master’s degree in international law, human rights, migration or refugee studies, international development, or other related social sciences.
Required experience and competencies.
- Demonstrated field experience in protection monitoring.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative protection data is essential
- In depth understanding of protection in humanitarian settings is essential, including strong understanding of the Global Protection Cluster’s Protection Analytical Framework (PAF) and international legal frameworks.
- Knowledge of the GPC’s Protection Information Management (PIM).
- Experience in coordinating with national and global protection coordination mechanisms is important.
- Demonstrated coursework and independent research in the field of international law, migration or refugee studies is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in producing high quality documents for multiple audiences.
- Demonstrate experience using digital tools and platforms like PowerBI, Excel, and “The DEEP” for qualitative data analysis desirable
- Experience leading protection programmes is desirable.
- Fluency in English and Spanish. Proficiency in French or Portuguese is an advantage.
For this position, the candidate is expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
- Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
- Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
- Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
- Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
- Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment
DRC offers:
- Contract: international staff contract for 10 months renewable depending on performance and funding.
- Salary scale Position: F – Non-Manager.
- Starting date: April 2025.
- Salary and working conditions/benefits according to DRC ‘salary scale for expatriate staff.
How to apply
Application Process
Are you interested? Then apply for this position online: https://drc.ngo/career All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English**. Applications sent by email will not be considered.**
DRC encourages all applicants to apply and does not practice any discrimination in any recruitment process. DRC provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.
Closing date for applications: 02/03/2025 at 23.59 – Colombia time. (GMT-5). Applications submitted after this date and time will not be considered.