Protection Officer (Community Based Protection)

About the Position

We are seeking a Protection Officer (Community Based Protection) to join our team in Myitkyina, Myanmar, focusing on community-based protection and monitoring.

Responsibilities

Community Based Protection for Direct Implementation

• Assist Protection Team Leader in capacity building and supervision of CBP implementing protection assistants and partner staff on how to do the whole process of CBP (community consultations and discussions, CBP introduction, selection process of CBPG members, training to CBPG on protection risk analysis, developing and implementation of community action plans) in accordance with key CBP approaches and CBP SoP.
• Support capacity development through training and coaching of CBPG members, Protection Focal Points in supporting the community in the identification and understanding of protection risks and problems and prioritizing key protection risks in addressing through CAP.
• Monitor and provide technical support to protection assistants and partner staff on their facilitation of CBP training, identifying capacity/vulnerabilities and developing community action plans.
• Support protection assistants and partner staff to be friendly with CBP tools and carry out the activities per CBP SoP and data protection guidelines.
• Assist Protection Team Leader in the capacity assessment of partner and CBPG members through field visits and meetings by applying relevant tools.
• Submit internal monthly protection reports/trackers in English to Protection Team Leader; these reports should summarize activities carried out by the Protection teams and underline key weekly findings.
• Regularly liaise with the DRC IM and MEAL Office based staff, ensure the accurate management of data records and trackers.
• Develop monthly and weekly work plans to ensure coverage of all relevant locations and that targets of community protection activity are met.
• Support DRC Protection team and CSO partners in adapting a systematic application of participatory, community, rights-based, and gender-responsive community-based protection approaches.
• Assist protection team leader to facilitate meetings, focus group discussions, interviews, spot-checks, training, and awareness-raising, etc., in IDP camps and other conflict-affected communities.

Awareness and Group/Structured PSS

• Develop monthly and weekly work plans for Protection Assistants to do protection awareness sessions and group/structured PSS to meet project targets, in addition to protection monitoring exercise.
• Ensure protection awareness sessions and PSS activities reflect protection trends and community needs over time and are conducted per DRC’s internal guideline and curriculum.

Partnership Development and Engagement

• Support Team Leader and Project Managers to strengthen local networks and build relationships with other relevant stakeholders and partners in Kachin State. Actively explore and identify potential partners in line with localization strategy in coordination with Partnership team.

Coordination

• Coordinate with CSO partners and relevant stakeholders in the field and liaise with relevant authorities and individuals to ensure a smooth implementation of activities.
• Provide support as needed and motivate protection assistants for a quality product and cost and effectiveness.
• Coordinate with MEAL team Ac Hoc/ monthly share/check the data and documents for the data accuracy, MEAL team to conduct necessary survey after the activities implemented.
• Strengthen coordination with protection case management team for effective responses to protection incidents and bring key protection concerns to Protection Project Manager.

Finance and HR Support

• Under supervision of the Protection Team Leader, draft relevant financial and procurement documents such as PRs, Advance Requests, Cash transfer requests, payment of salaries of field-based staff, etc.
• Support the Protection Team Leader in recruiting new Incentive workers.

Requirements

• Relevant university degree (e.g., political science, international development, or economics) or equivalent professional qualification.
• Fluency in Burmese language, intermediate English skill, and additional local languages especially Kachin would be an asset.
• At least 2 years of work experience, preferably in humanitarian and/or similar programs with (I)NGOs or UN agencies with excellent references.
• Strong understanding and experience of Protection Principles, Protection Monitoring, and Community Based Protection Approaches and principles.
• Good analytical report writing skill.
• Experience in working with local CSOs/CBOs, partnership engagement, and networking.
• Understanding of protection issues in Kachin State context.
• Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Conditions

• Contract: DRC will offer the successful applicant a DRC’s Regular contract including 3-month probation period. Renewable depends on both funding and performance. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment. The position is in Employment Band H-non-management.

Application and CV

Interested? Click the button to apply. Please send your application, in English, no later than 19 June 2026.

CV only applications will not be considered.

(Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and shortlisted candidates may be contacted for interview/an offer made before the advertised closing date)

About the Company

Founded in 1956, Danish Refugee Council (DRC) 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 to 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.