Key roles and responsabilities

The Technical Coordinator Protection is responsible for the provision of coordination and support as well as strategic planning and technical guidance on activities. He/She plays a leading role in providing technical inputs to the protection strategy and project development at the local and national level. Moreover, he/she supports the Project Teams in the planning, design, implementation, supervision, and potential expansion/development and administration of technical protection interventions.
1. External Positioning
1.1.External Relations
a) Act as key Acted representative on [sector] in [country]
b) Ensure external representation of Acted in [sector] sector, vis-à-vis country and local authorities,
other project stakeholders, donors and partners
c) Participate in and report (internally) on [sector] technical and sectoral meetings, clusters and
working groups involving all relevant stakeholders such as donors, NGOs, UN Agencies, intergovernmental institutions
d) Ensure effective coordination and collaboration with key stakeholders and partners, i.e. NGOs,
civil society organizations, community groups, and government counterparts who are working
on [sector]
e) Identify opportunities to collaborate and coordinate efforts with other organizations to ensure
our activities build upon – rather than replicate – the work of others.
1.2.Project Development
a) Collect and analyse primary and secondary data related to the protection sector in South Sudan
b) Analyse the activities in the protection sector and relevant stakeholders
c) Identify the needs of the most vulnerable populations through regular visits and literature review,
and through the design and implementation of relevant needs assessments in close collaboration
with MEALU
d) Lead protection project conceptualization workshops

Provide technical inputs into proposal design and ensure new or adapted projects for the
Protection sector focus on maximizing efficiencies, impact and integrated approaches
2. Internal [Sector] Technical Support and Coordination
2.1.Coordination
a) Support the development and maintenance of a coherent protection strategy across Acted’s
areas of intervention in South Sudan
b) Promote harmonization of approaches and methodologies across the different protection
projects by developing and monitoring use of common tools, as well as creating opportunities
for experience sharing and learning
c) Brief Project Managers about main protection issues, and updating them on a regular basis.
d) Organize internal protection meetings on a monthly basis.
2.2.Technical Leadership
a) Define protection project implementation modalities and methodologies (including, but not
limited to technical specifications, identification and registration of beneficiaries, distribution,
and sensitization)
b) Lead the development of all technical tools related to [sector] projects (ToRs for consultants
and evaluators, ad hoc reports, capitalization reports…);
c) Analyze the appropriateness, adequacy and potential impact of all interventions in the
protection sector based on known contexts and needs
d) Provide technical support to the Project Managers and other protection staff to implement the
Acted protection projects to a high quality standard;
e) Liaise with protection technical staff on a regular basis to ensure technical assistance is provided
to projects when needed
f) Disseminate tools, research, best practices and lessons learned internally and externally through
publications, networks, working groups, events, and conferences.
2.3. Staff Capacity Building
a) Participate in the recruitment and training of protection sector staff members
b) In coordination with Project Managers identify individual training needs and ensure access to
training and professional development opportunities appropriate to the skill gaps and needs
c) Provide training to projects teams on Acted activities and protection best practices
d) Develop training material for different trainings to share within the protection project teams
e) Develop capacity-building programs for local actors (including partner NGOs and relevant local
services providers) on protection

Required qualifications and technical competencies

Degree in relevant field of expertise;
• At least 5 years of experience in project implementation on the field, preferably in an international
context;
• Being a strong team player;
• Familiarity with the aid system, and ability to understand donor and governmental requirement;
• Excellent communication and drafting skills;
• Ability to coordinate and manage staff and project activities;
• Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;
• Ability to organize and plan effectively;
• Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people;
• Ability to travel and work in difficult conditions and under pressure;
• Fluent English skills required;
• Knowledge of local language and/or regional experience is an asset