Protection Assistant – (Community based)

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Protection Assistant (Community based)

Anbar

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified The 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 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.

About the job

• Implement community-based protection (CBP) and psychosocial support (PSS) activities in a

consultative and participatory manner.

• Assist the Protection Officer (CBP) in ensuring quality of the planning, implementation and follow

up of Protection activities.

Main Responsibilities:

Technical

• Provide non-focused unstructured PSS, including recreational activities, in line with DRC Iraq guidance and PSS and community-based protection best standards to community members of different ages (youth, adults and older persons), gender (men and women) and abilities (including people with disabilities).

• Deliver non-focused structured group PSS sessions to youth following structured curriculum.

• Lead on the implementation of awareness sessions on diverse topics, using validated materials and DRC facilitation guides.

• Facilitate regular community consultations, including focused group discussions (FGDs), with different groups (older persons, men, women and youth) following DRC guidance to ensure continuous up-to-date understanding of the community needs and capacities, as well as protection concerns, and changes in the context.

• Conduct protection monitoring and raise protection concerns to the Protection Officer (CBP) to ensure tailored community-based approach.

• Identify beneficiaries in need of further support and ensure timely external or internal referral and follow-up (legal aid, case management, shelter, cash & livelihoods).

• Follow given work plans and schedules for service delivery including weekly CSS schedules.

• Ensure that all CBP and PSS activities are complying with best-practice and international standards in protection response (including DRC SOPs and AGD policy).

• Participate in internal and external trainings, as requested by the Protection Officer (CBP) and Protection Team Leader.

Administrative

• Ensure all PSS activities are recorded and documented accurately and in a timely fashion on

DRC Iraq’s IM system

• Implement all necessary MEAL tools, including pre- and post-test.

• Produce activity reports as required by Protection Officer (CBP) and Protection Team Leader

• Support Protection Officer (CBP) with administrative tasks including purchase requests to supply

chain.

Other

• Ensure compliance with DRC guidelines and policies on HR, admin, finance, and supply.

• Ensure adherence to DRC national staff policy guidelines and Code of Conduct.

• Ensure compliance with DRC AGD policy and AGD programmatic minimum standards

• Ensuring compliance with the zero-tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse policy

• Perform any other relevant tasks as requested by the Protection Officer (CBP) and Protection Team Leader

About you

• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience in protection in humanitarian setting

• Experience in facilitation of PSS activities and the delivery of community programs to vulnerable

groups

• Understanding of protection principles, protection minimum standards and basic psychosocial

support concepts

• Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint)

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and prioritize the safety and dignity of beneficiaries at all times.

• Ability to work flexible hours.

• Fluency in Arabic

• Ability to communicate and write in English..

Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)

• University degree in management, social sciences or similar field, or undergraduate degree with demonstrated strong experience;

• Advanced university degree would be an asset.

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 uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: 11 months

Band: I

Start date: 1/May/2022

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies.

Application process

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button. All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. A****pplications sent by email will not be considered.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Closing date for applications: 17th Apr 2022

Please note: that given the urgency of vacancy the position may be filled before the due date.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.

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