Protection Information Management Specialist

About the Position

The Protection Information Management Specialist leads the generation of high-quality protection evidence and analysis for DRC Lebanon, as well as the Syria Crisis regional response. The role goes beyond traditional information management and serves as the programme’s principal analytical resource for identifying, interpreting and communicating protection risks affecting refugees, displaced populations, migrants, stateless persons and vulnerable Lebanese communities across Lebanon. The position will also contribute to the analysis of protection risks and data across Lebanon, Jordan, Syria and Türkiye in relation to the Syria Crisis regional response.

Responsibilities

Protection Information Management

• Lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of protection information management and analytical frameworks across DRC Lebanon.
• Produce monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc protection analysis reports identifying trends, patterns, drivers and severity of protection risks across governorates and population groups.
• Conduct advanced qualitative analysis of focus group discussions, key informant interviews, case studies, field observations, staff debriefs, protection incident data and protection monitoring data.
• Triangulate information across protection, economic recovery, shelter, MEAL, legal aid, child protection, GBV and external humanitarian datasets to generate comprehensive protection insights.
• Identify emerging protection risks, geographic hotspots and population-specific vulnerabilities and develop evidence-based recommendations.
• Lead the development of analytical products, thematic briefs, dashboards, infographics, risk profiles and presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Ensure analytical outputs incorporate intersectional analysis including age, gender, disability, displacement status, nationality and location.
• Support advocacy efforts through evidence generation, position papers and analytical briefing notes.
• Maintain Power BI dashboards and data visualization products supporting strategic decision-making.
• Engage field staff on data analysis, routine validation sessions, and consult with them on new thematic areas of focus to research.
• Coordinate analytical exercises with consortium partners, UN agencies, NGOs and relevant technical working groups.

Research, Analysis and Evidence Generation

• Develop methodologies for mixed-method protection analysis. Review and synthesize secondary data, policies, conflict developments and socio-economic trends affecting protection outcomes. Ensure analytical conclusions are evidence-based, contextualized and clearly linked to programming and advocacy priorities.
• Develop clean external (public or private) briefing including reports, executive summaries, powerpoint presentations to present findings to key stakeholders or support advocacy efforts.

Information Management and Data Quality

• Oversee data quality assurance procedures, data cleaning, coding structures and analytical frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with DRC and protection information management principles including confidentiality, data protection and responsible data sharing.

Capacity Building and Technical Support

• Strengthen analytical capacity of protection teams, including local partners, through coaching, tools, guidance and quality assurance. Support field teams to improve qualitative data collection and analytical thinking.
• Conduct supervision activities for evidence generation and protection monitoring staff and conduct quality checks on collected data to ensure quality of data collection and reporting including of local partners and ensure close relationship.

Coordination and Representation

• Represent DRC in relevant information management, assessment and protection analysis forums. Promote information sharing and analytical collaboration across sectors and agencies.
• Support Country Protection Manager in the development of position papers, alerts reports, monthly protection monitoring reports, PAF and other information products to inform response and advocacy.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of progressively responsible experience in data analysis, protection analysis, research, information management or humanitarian assessments.
• Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Social Research, Information Management, Economics, International Relations, Social Sciences or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality analytical reports similar to protection monitoring or situation analysis products.
• Advanced qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, including coding, thematic analysis, trend analysis and triangulation methodologies.
• Strong proficiency in Power BI, Excel, Kobo, SPSS, R, Python or equivalent analytical tools.
• Excellent report writing skills with proven ability to transform complex findings into concise evidence-based narratives.
• Strong understanding of protection principles, protection analytical framework (PAF), protection informational management (PIM) principles and international human rights frameworks and displacement contexts in Lebanon.
• Experience working within and contextual understanding of the Syria Crisis.
• Experience working with mixed-method datasets and multi-sectoral information sources.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple analytical products under tight deadlines.
• Being able to multitask and collaborate with different Units;
• Experience in representation in working groups;
• Fluency in English and Arabic

We Offer

• Contract length: 31st of March 2027 (Pending project approval)
• Band: G-2 Non Management
• Duty Station: Beirut with frequent travels to other locations
• Start Date: October 2026

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council's Terms of Employment for Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact: email protected.

Application Process

All 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: 29th of September 2026.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.

About the Company

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 over 30 countries, we protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.

By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of over 6,000 employees. We pride ourselves on our:

• Professionalism, impact & expertise
• Humanitarian approach & the work we do
• Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
• Culture, values & strong leadership
• Fair compensation & continuous development

DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.

Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.