Protection Officer (Child Friendly Space)

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 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 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.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Child Friendly Space (CFS) Officer has the overall responsibility to ensure that quality psychosocial support activities both community-based and focused are delivered to children’s caregivers and adolescent in a timely and efficient manner with the support of the Protection Coordinator.

Responsibilities:

• Define psychosocial activities to be implemented according to the children’s ages and situation and contribute to the development of a child friendly space curriculum.
• Deliver the CFS curriculum and other recreational activities to the children with/or without their parents.
• Prepare and implement recreational activities for targeted children (large events or small groups).
• Identify within the activities the children in need of further assistance. Act in the best interest of the child.
• Promote, ensure, and establish the child as a central actor in the activities.
• Understand children as the main actors in their own development and encourage them in decision making of matters that affects them.
• Communicate with children in a protective manner ensuring the respect of their rights.
• Create a positive and trustful atmosphere while interacting with children encouraging them to express their needs and ensuring their feeling of safety.
• Identify materials required for activities preferred by children and proceed to procurement process after request.
• Ensure a safe and child-friendly atmosphere in the Child Friendly Space facilities.
• Accomplish her/his duty of care protecting children from any form of maltreatment/abuse.
• Works closely with the child protection actor on monitoring and evaluating process of children at risk, giving feedback from the child’s participation in CFS.
• Close supervision on young children during group plays and avoid harmful exercises.
• Ensure activities are appropriate for the physical and mental capacity of children.
• Assist in the coordination of Child Protection awareness raising events and information campaigns for children and parents and assist in the coordination of them.
• Organize joint events with children from the host communities for community harmonization.
• Track participation numbers of children attending CFS activities.
• Monitor and report protection needs/issues and gaps in and around the Child Friendly Spaces
• Ensure timely submission of weekly and monthly reports

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies:

• At least 2-3 years of work experience in psychological/psychosocial counseling, preferably with IDPs/refugees/returnees.
• Demonstrated strong experience working with vulnerable clients, including survivors of SGBV and victims of child abuse.
• Strong knowledge of child-friendly interviewing techniques and communicating with children.
• Familiarity with IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support In Emergency Settings.
• Understanding the psychosocial support needs of IDPs/refugees in Afghanistan.

Education/qualifications:

• University degree in Psychology or Social Work, and a valid certificate from the Ministry of Health certifying as professional psychosocial counsellor.
• An understanding of the basic principles of humanitarian work, human rights, protection, and the needs of internally displaced persons and refugees in Afghanistan.
• Interest in humanitarian work and human rights, ability and willingness to learn.
• Ability to clearly express one’s thoughts, to analyze and present information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to set priorities and show initiative, to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Languages:

• Excellent spoken and written English
• Fluency in in both Dari and Pashto

We Offer:

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

Application process:

Interested? Then apply 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 CV along with your letter of motivation to the official DRC Job portal address mentioned in the job vacancy, Only DRC Job application form will be considering, please do not attached your CVs.

Females are highly encouraged to apply.