Protection Officer - CBP

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Protection Officer

Community Based Protection

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 fulfillment 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.

In 2003, following the start of foreign military operations in Iraq, DRC became one of the first organisations to provide humanitarian assistance in the country and now operates in 11 governorates, including Anbar, Baghdad, Babel, Diyala, Duhok, Erbil, Karbala, Kirkuk, Najaf, Ninewa and Salah-al-Din.

Overall purpose of the role

• Ensure the quality of the planning, implementation and follow up of all technical aspects of community-based protection and psychosocial support activities being implemented by DRC.

• Ensure communication with communities and maintain good relations with the persons of concern, relevant stakeholders, and other humanitarian actors, to support adequate implementation and coordination of DRC’s community-based protection and psychosocial support activities.

• Coordinate to ensure CBP workplan, reports and relevant trackers are timely updated and provide timely feedback and information on issues a raising at the center

Geographic scope: Diyala (Iraq)

This role has a focus on Diyala and ensures compliance with DRC procedures and guidelines within DRC Iraq and Diyala area office. The role contributes to the implementation of protection strategies for Diyala, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks.

Main responsibilities

Programming & Operations:

• Ensure the successful delivery of high-quality community-based protection (CBP) activities to people of concern of different ages (youth, adults and older persons), gender (men and women) and abilities (including people living with special needs). These include, but are not limited to, structured curriculums and unstructured Psychosocial Support (PSS), recreational activities, awareness raising and life skills.

• Provide on the job coaching and support to Protection Assistants (CBP), to ensure that PSS and CBP activities are implemented in accordance with SOPs and international and DRC protection standards.

• Oversee identification and referral of vulnerable beneficiaries by Protection Assistants (CBP); monitor and conduct follow-up to ensure timely and adequate internal and external referrals, including children in need of Child Protection and survivors of Gender-based violence, in accordance with protection principles.

• Maintain up-to-date mapping of the service providers operating in the area and when necessary, coordinate with the Case Management and Legal Aid team.

• Identify capacity building needs amongst Protection Assistants (CBP) and Outreach Workers (CBP) and provide support to Protection Team Leader and Project Manager in capacity building planning.

• Lead on induction and initial protection training of newly recruited Protection Assistants (CBP) and Outreach workers (CBP). Organize regular meetings with community-based protection groups volunteers (CBPGs) and follow up on action plans developed by the CBPGs.

• When required, support Protection Team leader in planning, organizing, and conducting protection monitoring activities (including focus group discussions, household surveys and key informant interviews) and community consultations.

• Ensure adequate activity records are collected/maintained (e.g., attendance lists) to prepare monthly reports and support Protection Team Leader (CBP) and Project Manager in submitting internal reports as requested.

• Draft CSS and mobile teams work plan based on the consulted needs of the targeted community as well as protection project indicators. Provide feedback to Protection Team Leader when these needs change to continuously improve materials and service delivery.

• Provide monthly or weekly work plan for CSS staff to Protection Team Leader (CBP) in a timely manner and ensure that this information is posted and shared with community members.

Coordination and representation:

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders including partner agencies, community leaders and service providers, other DRC departments.

• Represent DRC at meetings and other relevant technical coordination meetings and advocate for the needs of people of concern.

• Collaborate with relevant internal and external technical experts in the development of protection reports, guidance notes and capacity building materials.

Logistics/Finance/MEAL:

• Support Protection Team Leader (CBP) in the procurement process by raising purchase Request, (PR),creating and monthly updating procurement planning for the CSS and the CBP teams.

• Plan and coordinate proactively logistics and movements of staff from and to different operational areas

• Support the implementation of monitoring and evaluation exercises, tracking target achievements on PSS and CBP activities.

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

Roles reporting to this position.

Reports to

No direct reports

Protection Team Leader (CBP)

Required experience and competencies:

• Minimum 2 years of practical experience in protection working for an INGO

• Field experience is required.

• 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

• Advanced English proficiency

Desirable qualifications:

• Proven facilitation and training skills

• Experience with IDEAL, Win-Win curriculum

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 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: 31 Dec 2023
• Salary Band: H
• Start Date: 15 Sep 2023
• Comprehensive health insurance for staff, spouse, and up to two children under 18.
• Personal Accident insurance coverage in the event of work-related accidents during working hours.
• Psychosocial support for staff and family members.
• Learning & Development opportunities for professional growth.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff.

Closing date for applications: 20 Aug 2023

Diversity & Inclusion: DRC Iraq is committed to promoting an inclusive work environment according to our Age, Gender, and Diversity approach (AGD). We aim to have a more diversified leadership structure creating opportunities for qualified women to take on managerial roles. We also continuously work to make our workplace more accessible for persons with specific needs. We offer benefits related to psychosocial support, health insurance, maternity and paternity leave, child sick leave, and lactation breaks. As part of our commitment to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from female candidates, persons living with disabilities, as well as representatives of minorities.

Note: Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport

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