Protection Assistant/ Community Mobilization

Contract

This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.

WHO ARE WE?

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 our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty, and transparency.

ABOUT THE JOB

The overall purpose of the role:

The main responsibility of this position is to raise awareness of the DRC’s ongoing PSS activities in respected communities and mobilise the communities to access the services provided at the community centres. The Community Mobilisers will be the main channel for communication between DRC-DDG and the communities.

Responsibilities:

• Community mobilization/ sensitizing the communities on DRC ongoing PSS services and referral of identified protection cases for resolution.
• Information dissemination - outreach workers will serve as the main channel of communication and information sharing between DRC-HDP and the respected communities, ensuring that all IDPs/returnees, regardless of literacy and language skills, can access information and services.
• Participate in awareness-raising campaigns.
• Ensure community mobilization as necessary for different activities such as establishing community protection committees, meetings and focus group discussions, events, etc.
• Assist in organizing events.
• Assist in organizing and conducting surveys, assessments, and focus group discussions.
• Establish a relationship with the community, informing and signposting them on services and assistance available from DRC-DDG and other service providers.
• Identify new arrivals in the communities and their urgent needs.
• Report any identified gaps in service provision.
• Follow up on community activities to ensure full participation of women, vulnerable individuals, and the youth.
• In case of identification of vulnerable individuals and persons with specific needs that are not already being addressed by relevant organizations, report and follow up on relevant service provision for these individuals.
• Provide assistance with registration and distributions in the communities when necessary.
• In case of identification of unaccompanied minors or elderly or disabled, take full note of their details and report to the Protection team leader for the referral to the relevant agency.
• Participate in weekly meetings with DRC Protection Team Leader and report on any issues encountered.
• Respect the principle of confidentiality and do no harm at all times.
• Other duties assigned by the Protection Team Leader.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must have:

Education/qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills and methodological record keeping
• Remains productive when under pressure and meets deadlines
• Good understanding of core computer programs such as MS Word, and Outlook
• Ability to speak and write in both Dari and Pashto
• Ability to communicate in written English

Experience:

• At least 2 years of working experience in a similar position working with an International NGO

Languages:

• Fluency in Dari and Pashto
• Good knowledge of English

We Offer:

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the DRC salary scale

Application process:

Interested? When applying for this position, all applicants must send a letter of motivation and DRC Job Application form, you can access our job application form from the below link.

DRC Job Application form link: https://www.acbar.org/Document/8060869251.docx

Note: Please attach the completed application form instead of your CV along with your letter of motivation to the official DRC Job portal address mentioned in the job vacancy, Only the DRC Job application form will be considered, please do not attach your CVs.