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Danish Refugee Council
Country: TürkiyeOrganization: Danish Refugee CouncilClosing date: 2 Nov 2026About the jobOverall purpose of the role: Based in the DRC Türkiye country office, the role provides technical oversight to DRC Protection programme, including to strategy and proposal development, reporting, technical guidance and guidelines, technical support for DRC and partner staff, as well as advising on protection research, needs assessment(s), and advocacy efforts.Geographic Scope: Country (Türkiye)The role is based in the DRC Türkiye Country Office in Gaziantep.Duties and Responsibilities:Protection Sectoral Technical ResponsibilityTechnically responsible for the overall protection portfolio, with a strong focus on protection analysis, partnerships, and multi-partner coordinationWith the support of the Partnerships Coordinator, Head of Programme, and Senior Management Team, continue shaping and operationalising DRC’s localisation approach to protection programming and identifying innovative ways to collaborate with CSOs, national and grassroots organisations including refugee-led organisations beyond formal partnership agreements. This will include capacity development and technical support to existing and new partnersLead multi-partner protection monitoring analysis efforts in line with the Protection Analysis Framework (PAF) tailored to the Türkiye contextLead the development and implementation of the country level protection strategyOversee and lead the in-country development, harmonisation, adaptation and rollout of internal policies, guidelines, tools, Standard Operating Procedures, related to DRC’s protection interventionsAct as a reference point for Economic Recovery colleagues for Protection Mainstreaming & integrated programmingTechnical SupervisionTechnically supervise, provide technical advice and guidance to protection staff at Country Office level, including a Protection Programme Officer and a Protection Analysis OfficerParticipate in human resource processes, including the recruitment of protection technical staff in country, establishing minimum technical requirements for protection positions, and supporting performance objectives and performance appraisalsResponsible for identifying protection sectoral technical gaps and establishing & delivering capacity building plans for protection staffProtection Programme Development and OversightLead and contribute to the design and finalisation of all protection sectoral interventions in proposals and projectsProvide technical review of all proposals that include protection interventions and/or mainstreamingMaintain oversight of overall protection programme implementation, including budgets and indicators, in close collaboration with HoP, MEAL, Grants & Partnerships, and Finance colleaguesParticipate in protection programme / project review meetings, including grant opening, grant review and close out meetingsQuality AssuranceLead, in collaboration with MEAL team, on the development of quality assurance systems and ensure they are applied throughout the programme cycleFollow technical oversight mechanisms to ensure protection interventions are provided according to established policies, guidance, and Standard Operating ProceduresLead the self-assessment based on the Protection Programme Quality Framework once a year and contribute to the annual Protection SurveyCoordination and RepresentationRepresent DRC and actively contribute to protection sector coordination fora at the country levelLead DRC’s protection sector coordination and collaboration efforts with relevant stakeholders including government, civil society, NGOs, and UNActively engage and contribute to DRC protection-related advocacy efforts, nationally as well as regionallyPromote integrated programming and ensure internal coordination and harmonisation of DRC protection interventions across sites and with other core sectors, as relevantOtherAny other duties as requested by the line managerAbout youTo be successful in this role we expect you to have university degree in law, social science, political science, international development, or any other related field.Moreover, we also expect the following:RequiredMinimum 5 years of demonstrated technical experience in the international protection sector preferably with an (I)NGO and/or UN agenciesMinimum 3 years of experience leading, managing or providing technical advice/support to a protection programme that preferably includes legal counselling and assistance, case management and protection monitoring programmingVery strong technical writing skillsDocumented skills in project development and design for protection programmes, preferably in a multisectoral settingExperience in protection strategy development including the development of SOPs, training materials and action plansStrategic thinker with the ability to quickly develop good insight and understanding of humanitarian, political and human rights situation in the relevant contextProven strong analytical thinker and problem solverExperience with technical supervision of teamsExperience in providing technical guidance and developing and providing learning activitiesExperience working with key institutional donors such as ECHO, DANIDA and SIDA on protectionExperience in driving protection partnerships including with refugee-led organisations, national partners, local/government authorities, UN organizations and coordination networksFull professional proficiency in written and spoken EnglishTurkish and/or Arabic proficiency an added valueDesiredExperience in advocacy for protection a strong assetExperience working on mixed migration programming a strong assetIn this position, you are 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: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.We offerContract length: Initially until 31.12.2027 (with possible extension based on fund availability and performance)Band: G1 – Non-ManagerDesignation of Duty Station: Country Office (Gaziantep)Start date: 01.12.2026Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for nationals or expatriates and depends on the successful candidate’s profile. For questions regarding the vacancy please reach out to us by sending email to TUR-Recruitment@drc.ngoHow to applyApplication processAll applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English by this link. Applications sent by email will not be considered.Closing date for applications: November 2, 2026For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.
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