Protection Officer – Monitoring

About the Position

We are seeking a Protection Officer – Monitoring to lead protection monitoring and rapid assessments in Ayod, South Sudan. Join our team to identify protection risks and service gaps.

Responsibilities

• Develop monitoring plans and conduct regular field monitoring, rapid assessments, interviews, focus group discussions, and observations.
• Ensure safe, inclusive, and confidential data collection, including informed consent and appropriate handling of sensitive information.
• Review, clean, analyze, and triangulate data to identify protection risks, trends, vulnerabilities, and service gaps.
• Prepare concise monitoring reports, updates, and alerts with clear findings, limitations, and practical recommendations.
• Ensure safe and confidential referrals for individuals requiring support, with consent.
• Use approved data-collection and information-management systems and ensure responsible handling of protection information.
• Support field teams through coaching and coordinate with Protection, Programme, and MEAL colleagues.

Requirements

• Degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Development Studies, Statistics, or a related field; relevant diploma with substantial experience may be considered.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant humanitarian protection experience, including monitoring, rapid assessments, or protection analysis.
• Experience conducting Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), observations, and handling sensitive information safely.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative data analysis, reporting, and communication skills.
• Experience with Excel and digital data-collection tools such as KoboToolbox.
• Knowledge of protection information management principles is an advantage.
• Willingness and ability to travel to remote locations under approved security arrangements.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading international NGO.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national employees.

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

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.