Protection Assistant Gdynia (Readvertised)

Contract

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Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Child Protection Officer for the Blue Dot in Gdynia.

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection agency with a mandate to promote and protect durable solutions to conflict and displacement-affected populations on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC is implementing a multi-sector response to support Ukraine refugees, IDPs, and host populations both within Ukraine and in the neighboring countries of Poland, Romania and Moldova, and wider Europe. Since late February 2022, nearly 4 million Ukrainians and third-country nationals have crossed the border to Poland. As part of its neighboring country response, DRC is establishing an operational presence in Poland to support displaced populations through a partnership with civil society organizations and national NGOs, duty bearers, and other actors.

DRC Poland will be responsible for the management of four Blue Dots supported by UNHCR and UNICEF in Gdynia, Lublin, Warsaw, and Wrocław. In each location, the Blue Dot services will be provided in collaboration with local/national NGOs. In each location, a designated area lead is responsible for the coordination of the Blue Dot services. With the support of the Protection Team Leader, the Child Protection Officer will be responsible for the implementation of Child Protection Activities in the Blue Dot in Gdynia, including mobile and outreach activities in pomorskie voivodship.

About the Job

• Welcome Community Centre clients and provide information on the services available on-site and the terms for accessing them.
• Supporting the identification of protection issues in the community.
• Direct clients to relevant service provision points within the Community Centre.
• Operating the Community Center info line.
• Manage the information materials available at the Community Centre and the support linking people to services.
• Encourage clients to provide feedback after a visit using the DRC complaints and Feedback Mechanism.
• Participating in mobile outreach activities in the TriCity and Pomerania region.
• Document Community Centre activities as directed by the Team Leader.
• Provide translation support as required.

About You

For you to be successful in this position we expect you to have proven experience in administrative tasks and following standard procedures and guidelines. Moreover, we also expect the following:

• A degree in social policy, social work, sociology, or a related field.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Proven experience in refugee/displacement programs will be considered an asset.
• Fluency in Ukrainian or Russian.
• Advanced proficiency in English.
• Knowledge of Polish will be considered an asset.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s 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.

We Offer

Contract type: National Staff contract.

Contract length: 12 months, with the possibility of extension depending on the availability of funding.

Band: Non-Management, I

Duty base: Gdynia.

Start date: ASAP

We offer a competitive salary and benefits in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff.

Application Process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Candidates must already have the right to live and work in Poland or be EU/EFTA/Ukrainian citizens.

Closing date for applications: November 13th, 2022

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we, therefore, encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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