Overview
The Senior Protection Manager (System Strengthening) leads and supports the delivery of high-quality programming focused on system strengthening and service transition from CSOs to Thai Government mechanisms.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development, updating, and dissemination of multi-sectoral referral SOPs.
- Conduct and regularly update comprehensive service mapping.
- Lead mainstreaming of protection principles across all sectors.
- Strengthen coordination with camp management agencies, local organizations, and government authorities.
- Engage relevant stakeholders and community-based mechanisms to support the Thai Government’s refugee transition strategy.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of protection services transition plans.
- Lead system strengthening initiatives to support the transition of protection services to Thai government mechanisms.
- Ensure documentation of lessons learned, best practices, and case studies.
- Develop and manage project spending plans.
- Work with Protection and Empowerment Coordinator in business development, proposal development and donor reporting processes.
- Support Protection and Empowerment Coordinator in identifying situations and evidence that contribute to advocacy efforts.
- Engage with IRC’s Technical Advisor on Violence Prevention and Response Unit for technical support.
- Analyze trends, risks, and emerging protection issues.
- Serve as a focal lead for coordination and technical support to partners delivering protection services.
- Represent Protection and Empowerment Program to national and local stakeholders.
Required Experience
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in program management, humanitarian assistance, development or protection.
- Demonstrated experience in critical thinking, analytical, negotiation and public presentation.
- Proven experience in networking and coordinating with the Thai authorities, community based organization and UN agencies.
Qualifications
A university degree in Social Work, Psychology, Law, Humanitarian Assistance, or a related field.
