Protection Coordinator
Quick answer
Danish Refugee Council is hiring a mid-senior Protection Coordinator in Abuja, Nigeria, responsible for technical coordination, advisory, and representation, with a compensation package not specified.
- Role
- Protection Coordinator
- Organization
- Danish Refugee Council
- Location
- Abuja, Nigeria
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Other
The role
The Protection Coordinator is responsible for technical coordination, advisory, fundraising, and representation in relevant technical fora and working groups for the Danish Refugee Council in Nigeria.
What you'll do
- Provide technical advisory to implementation teams and Country Office team
- Lead on creation and roll out of technical strategy
- Represent DRC in relevant technical fora and working groups
- Engage with relevant stakeholders for fundraising
- Produce materials for Protection advocacy
- Contribute to the systematic assessment of Protection sector capacity gap analysis
What it takes
- At least 5 years’ experience in protection field, at least 3 years at a senior technical level
- Proven experience with proposal and report writing
- Direct experience with drafting and reviewing technical SoPs and guidelines
- Proven experience with representation in Clusters, Working groups and other relevant technical bodies
- Proven experience with impactfully engaging with stakeholders and advocacy initiatives
- Experience across sectoral areas of responsibility, including Protection Monitoring, case management, PSS, legal assistance, GBV, and protection advocacy
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Abuja, Nigeria.
What is the compensation package?
The compensation package is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include at least 5 years’ experience in the protection field, experience with proposal and report writing, and direct experience with drafting and reviewing technical SoPs and guidelines.
How do I apply?
Applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV on the DRC website. Applications close on 20/09/2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Danish Refugee Council's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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