Job title: Protection Information Management Officer
Company: Danish Refugee Council
Job description: Protection Information Management OfficerSupervised byPM/CBP Team LeaderReporting toPM/CBP Team LeaderDuty StationSokotoArea of OperationNigeriaEmployment PeriodEight months with the possibility of extensionType of Contract (Expat/National/Trainee)NationalSalary & BenefitsNM-HIntroductionThe Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Based in Copenhagen (Denmark) and present in forty countries, the Danish Refugee Council is a non-profitmaking, politically independent, non-governmental and non-denominational relief organization.Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.BackgroundDanish Refugee Council (DRC), and its safety unit, has had an operational presence in Nigeria since 2015. DRC Nigeria is the largest DRC country mission in the West Africa region and one of the largest DRC country missions globally. Currently, DRC delivers life-saving assistance and protection to vulnerable, conflict-affected populations including internally displaced persons, returnees, and host communities in the areas of armed violence reduction, humanitarian mine action, livelihoods, nutrition and food security, protection, shelter and non-food items (NFI) and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in 30+ Local Government Areas (LGAs) across Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states in northeast Nigeria.Purpose/objective of the position:The Protection Information Management (PIM) Officer will support the implementation of protection data management processes, ensuring quality data collection, review, and analysis. The role will focus on maintaining protection dashboards, cleaning raw data, and ensuring compliance with data protection standards. The PIM Officer will work closely with the MEAL team in Sokoto to complete activity information, track referrals, and ensure project indicators are properly complemented. Additionally, the role will support DRC partners in setting up their own protection information management systems and assist in organizing and classifying data at the Local Government Area (LGA) level. Within the scope of DRC’s Protection projects, the PIM Officer will be responsible for the supervision of the protection data collection, entry, and management activities, including formatting, creating and properly storing hard and soft-copies, data forms and data bases.The PIM Officer will also be responsible for the analysis of the collected protection data and the drafting of relevant reports, under the supervision of the Protection Monitoring/CBP Team Leader.Duties and Responsibilities:Under the supervision of the Protection Team Leader, the PIM Officer will:Data Management & Review:
- Assist in the collection, cleaning, and validation of protection monitoring and other protection data.
- Maintain and update protection dashboards using PowerBI and other relevant tools.
- Ensure proper classification and filing of protection data and reports at the State level while coordinating closely with PM/CBP and other protection officers and assistants at field level.
- Collaboration & Coordination:
- Work closely with the MEAL team to ensure accurate reporting and completion of activity information.
- Support the tracking of referrals and project indicators to ensure data completeness.
- Assist DRC partners in setting up and managing their protection information management systems.
- Ensuring DRC Standards on data protection are followed and implemented carefully
- Updating the referral pathways platform for all field locations
- Providing teams with IT related technical glitches related to data collection, storage on kobo gadgets
- Supporting Protection team leaders, manager and coordinator with relevant activities as per requests.
- Data Protection & Compliance:
- Ensure adherence to data protection procedures and confidentiality standards.
- Support the implementation of knowledge management platforms at the LGA level.
- Conduct regular quality checks on collected data to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Capacity Building & Support:
- Provide basic training to field teams and field staff of partners on data collection and protection information management while visiting the LGA covered
- Assist in the development of simple data visualization tools for protection analysis with support from the PIM Specialist.
- Support the production of monthly protection snapshots and reports at LGA level for reviews of Protection Coordinator and PIM Specialist.
- Support in data input, analysis for assessments when called upon
- Ensure all teams strictly adhere to PIM principles and guidelines and providing the relevant capacity building sessions required for this.
- Liaise with M&E and create relevant forms when called upon in line with upcoming protection needs.
Education and professional experience:
- BA./BSc. in relevant field
- PIM Certification (preferred)
- HAP training or Certificate desirable.
Key stakeholders: (internal and external)
- PIM Specialist
- Protection team leaders
- Protection Officers and field teams
- M&E Manager and teams
- Programme Manager
Competencies: (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
- Computer literacy (Word, Excel)
- Respect and a non-discriminatory attitude
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good reporting skills
- Ability to show empathy
- Ability to work under pressure
- Fluency in Hausa, Kanuri, and any other spoken languages written and spoken
- Working knowledge in English (written and spoken)
General Regulations
- The employee shall follow DRC instructions on safety, confidentiality, and ethical guidelines, including the Code of Conduct and the Humanitarian Accountability Framework.
- Employee should not engage in any other paid activity during the DRC contract period without prior authorization.
- Employee should not engage in any activity that could harm DRC or the implementation of any project during the DRC contract period.
- Employee should not give interviews to the media or publish project-related photos or other material without prior authorization.
- Employee shall return all borrowed equipment for the project to DRC after the end of the contract period or upon request.
Application ProcessA cover letter (1 page max) outlining motivation and suitability.An updated CV (max 4 pages).Subject line – The position you are applying and the locationDeadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Any submission after 3rd July 2025 will not be considered.DRC is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. We encourage all qualified internal staff to apply.FAQ LinkFor further inquiries, contact InternalNGAVAC@Drc.ngo.
Expected salary:
Location: Sokoto, Sokoto State
Job date: Sun, 22 Jun 2025 02:18:16 GMT