Protection Analysis Officer

Danish Refugee Council; Şahinbey; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Job summary

Danish Refugee Council seeks a Protection Analysis Officer for its Gaziantep country office to lead data analysis, develop information products, and support partners with monitoring tools and training. The role focuses on safeguarding vulnerable displacement-affected populations and improving protection reporting.

The incumbent will collaborate with the Protection Coordinator and other sectors, contributing to donor reports and new programming concepts while ensuring high data quality and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years practical experience in research or protection monitoring.
• Proven experience developing reports in protection-related themes.
• Excellent knowledge of qualitative research/protection monitoring methodologies.
• Knowledge of protection analysis framework and international law.
• Proficiency in MS Office, KoboToolbox, MAXQDA, PowerBI; R desirable.
• Fluent Turkish and proficiency in Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Lead on developing, updating, and rolling out data collection tools and methodologies.
• Analyze data from protection monitoring and draft narrative reports using KoboToolbox, MAXQDA, and PowerBI.
• Respond to ad hoc requests for information/analysis using protection data.
• Lead capacity building plans and trainings for enumerators and partners.
• Produce reports and briefs in coordination with the Protection Coordinator and stakeholders.
• Monitor data collection methodologies and improve tools with partners.
• Collaborate with Economic Recovery to integrate reporting across sectors.
• Support donor reporting and development of new concepts.

Skills

MS Office

KoboToolbox

MAXQDA

PowerBI

R (statistical)

Turkish

Arabic

communication

research

organization

Education

Social Sciences

International Relations

Human Rights

Law

Tools

KoboToolbox

MAXQDA

PowerBI

R

Job description

Protection Analysis Officer (Re-advertisement)

Overall purpose of the role: DRC's Protection Programme conducts systematic protection analysis on protection risks and trends affecting vulnerable displacement-affected populations in order to inform humanitarian planning and programming, and facilitate referrals to appropriate services. The Protection Analysis Officer will support those efforts by leading on data analysis and developing informational products such as reports. He/she will also review research tools, offer technical support for partners implementing monitoring, and oversee the quality of information.

Geographic Scope: Country Office (Gaziantep)

This role has a country focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the country.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead on developing, updating, and rolling out data collection tools and methodologies including determining relevant samples under supervision of the Protection Coordinator and in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Analyze data from protection monitoring, and draft narrative research reports using KoboToolbox, qualitative analysis software (e.g., MAXQDA) and PowerBI
• Be responsible for responding to ad hoc requests for information/analysis using DRC protection monitoring data or other research data.
• Lead on developing capacity building plans and implementing trainings for enumerators and relevant partners to ensure quality information.
• Produce reports highlighting key issues and trends in coordination with Protection Coordinator, partners and other key stakeholders.
• Produce other information products such as one-pagers and briefs in coordination with the Protection Coordinator and other relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor and review data collection methodologies and quality of information collected in order to change, update, and improve research tools and systems in collaboration with Protection Coordinator and partners.
• Work in close collaboration with the Economic Recovery sector to ensure that information collection and reporting is integrated and coordinated across sectors.
• Support in donor reporting and development of new concepts for future programing.
• Undertakes other tasks as requested by the Protection Coordinator or Head of Programme

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have university degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Human Rights, Law, or related field.

Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

• Minimum of 2 years practical experience in research or protection monitoring, working for INGOs in humanitarian setting is preferable.
• Proven experience developing reports (including monitoring reports, situation reports, thematic briefs, and others) in protection-related themes.
• Excellent knowledge of qualitative research/protection monitoring methodologies, experience in development and roll out of data collection tools.
• Knowledge of the protection analysis framework, including familiarity with human rights and other international legal frameworks and ability to interpret, analyze and synthesize information.
• Proficiency in MS Office, KoboToolbox, qualitative analysis software (e.g., MAXQDA), PowerBI; working knowledge of quantitative analysis software such as R desirable
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work collaboratively in a multi-cultural environment as well as independently
• Fluent Turkish
• Experience in capacity building of research teams including development of training materials.
• Proficiency in Arabic

In 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 offer

Contract length: until 31.12.2026

Band: H - Non-Manager

Designation of Duty Station: Country Office (Gaziantep)

This is a full-time position based at our office in Gaziantep. The successful candidate will be expected to work full-time from the office, permanent remote work arrangements for this position are not applicable. DRC offers a one-time relocation allowance to successful candidates, if applicable.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council's Terms of Employment for nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies . DRC put this recruitment on arolling basis,recruitment process can continue during the advertisement.

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

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

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 conductin 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.