Protection Team Leader (Humanitarian)

TL;DR

Protection Team Leader (Humanitarian Protection): Leading and overseeing the implementation of Protection from Violence (PfV) activities in South Sudan with an accent on field-level coordination, technical guidance, and quality assurance. Focus on managing project portfolios, supervising field staff, and establishing referral protocols with stakeholders.

Location: Must be based in Wedweil, South Sudan

Company

The hirify.global (NRC) is a humanitarian organization dedicated to protecting and assisting displaced people.

What you will do

• Supervise and provide technical guidance to Protection from Violence (PfV) Officers and Assistants.
• Manage the implementation of protection projects, including budget monitoring, spending plans, and procurement.
• Coordinate with local authorities, UN agencies, and international NGOs at the area level.
• Collect and analyze protection monitoring data to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Represent NRC in protection cluster and sub-cluster coordination forums.
• Manage individual protection cases while maintaining strict confidentiality and consent protocols.

Requirements

• University degree in a relevant field.
• At least 3 years of experience and technical expertise in protection programming and risk-based programming.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal, is required.
• Experience working in complex, volatile contexts and protracted displacement.
• Ability to manage teams across multiple office locations.
• Must be able to work onsite in Wedweil, South Sudan.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to safety, wellbeing, and a positive working culture where employees feel valued and empowered.
• Inclusive, innovative, and accountable work environment based on organizational values.
• Zero tolerance for exploitation, abuse, or inaction.
• Opportunity to contribute to critical humanitarian efforts in a volatile context.