The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunities 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 fulfilment 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. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

DRC's programming in Serbia began in 1993 and grew out of DRC's comprehensive interventions in response to the large-scale forced migration resulting from the Yugoslav wars and the urgent need to work with refugees and IDPs. DRC’s latter actions included extensively working with persons from a mixed migration context, asylum seekers, and persons fleeing conflict in Ukraine and with other persons affected by displacement, with a geographical catchment area of DRC programs encompassing the entire territory of the Republic of Serbia including the municipalities targeted by the project. DRC has accumulated extensive experience in livelihoods programmes including vocational trainings, business counselling, income generation grants and mentoring programmes in Serbia with different target groups. Further, DRC was heavily involved with non-formal education in mixed migration context since 2016, when direct implementation started, that later developed into several programmatic activities aimed at raising individual skills and capacities, namely, support to formal education, lifelong learning competencies, vocational trainings, on-the-job trainings, as well as direct support to employment. Additionally, in cooperation with the health authorities, both on the national level with the Ministry of Health and Institute for Public Health (Dr Milan Jovanovic Batut) and on the local level DRC through the local health centres, provided health care services as well as directly implemented health awareness raising programs in transit / reception / asylum centres in Serbia.

About the job

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has opened the recruitment process for a Career Coach within the Project “Social cohesion of people on the move and local population in Serbia” that Danish Refugee Council is implementing as a partner of GIZ.

Position: Career Coach

Period of engagement: A total of 24 classes (each 45 minutes) spread across the period from February to December 2024. Sid). The Career Coaches will lead a 4 trainings lasting for 2-days each with 3 classes per day.

Basic functions: The Career Coach has the assignment facilitate a 2-day training program on proactive job seeking, covering topics such as self-efficacy, CV preparation, job interview readiness, etc., for both individuals on the move and the local population.

The training programme should be implemented to increase the knowledge, skills and capacities of both individuals on the move and the local population. The program should provide comprehensive insights and practical skills, fostering a well-rounded understanding of effective job-seeking strategies. By addressing the unique needs of both groups, it seeks to empower participants with the tools and knowledge necessary to navigate the job market successfully, contributing to their professional growth and career development.

Reference: The Career Coach refers to the Programme Manager and works in close cooperation with the Project staff.

Specific duties and responsibilities:

Under the supervision and in close cooperation with the DRC, the trainer will implement the following tasks:

Development of the methodology and training, including****(training/activity outline including a:Short description of Training Package, learning tools to be applied: interactive, engaging teaching matters ex. discussions, case studies, role plays, tasks, and activities learning materials: cards, visuals aids, link to additional resources and pre and post-test knowledge and evaluation questionary
Conducting four training sessions (two in Obrenovac and two in Sid))
Facilitating the sessions during the training
Providing technical advice and support to participants during the activities;

Qualifications & experience required

University degree in one of the following fields is required: law, economics, social and behavioural science, sociology, anthropology, psychology, education or equivalent
Knowledge and experience working as an employment advisor.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in developing and implementing training and other modalities of proactive job seeking.
A good understanding of situations related to the status and needs of the families in need

Skills and Work Experience:

Experience in working with vulnerable population groups
Demonstrated experiences and skills in facilitating the learning process with a variety of vulnerable groups
Relevant regional and international experience will be an added advantage.
Experience in working with social sectors (health, education and social welfare) and local communities

Key Competencies

Ability to work in a multicultural context as a flexible and respectful team player;
Problem solving, analytical and writing skills, with the ability to produce reports for internal and external use;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Fluency in spoken and written Serbian;
Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel);

POSITION DETAILS:

Type of contract: National post with Serbian citizenship or fully regulated residence and working permit in Serbia
Start date: February 2024
Duty station: Belgrade

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.

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Added 4 months ago - Updated 3 months ago - Source: drc.ngo