Protection Specialist (Ukrainian Speaking)

Contract

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

The role of the Protection Specialist will have a two-pronged though strongly interlinked focus with the time divided between supporting DRC Poland Protection Analysis 50% and DRC Diaspora Programme 50%.

DRC Poland is looking for a Protection Specialist focused on developing protection analyses based on primary data collected through protection monitoring and derived from protection programming of DRC and partners, as well as secondary data review.

The Diaspora Programme is currently looking for a highly qualified Protection Specialist fluent in Ukrainian under the project “Ukrainian Diaspora Protection Information Project” to map, select, and refer to existing materials on protection information including legal, GBV and child protection, messages around sexual exploitation and human trafficking risks for displaced people from Ukraine. The Protection Specialist will also provide protection information and training sessions to the Ukrainian diaspora and individual advice on their protection information messages.

The project will integrate innovative Communication with Communities (CwC) and Social Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) programming in collaboration with Ukrainian diaspora partners as a form of protection information and assistance. The collaboration will enhance the provision of relevant protection information (including legal, GBV and child protection, sexual exploitation and human trafficking risks) to address protection risks and facilitate access to remedial services when communicating with refugees, IDPs and host communities in Ukraine and neighbouring countries. The SBC will make sure that women and young refugees have better access to specialized assistance, which will include but will not be limited to gender-based violence shelters and provision of maternal and child health, psycho-social and medical support by ensuring that these services are adequately mapped and communicated. Information will focus on the geographical areas identified by DRC, MMC and other sources as hotspots where abuses are known to take place. The proposed activities follow the SBC methodological steps: 1. Collect evidence 2. Design Strategy 3. Create and Test 4. Mobilize and Monitor 5. Evaluate and Evolve.

About the Job

The main duties and responsibilities of the Protection Specialist will be:

For DRC Poland

• Support the development and deployment of Protection Information Management tools especially protection assessments, monitoring and referral.
• Support development of area-specific protection analyses as per Protection Analytical Framework and PIM process including review of secondary data, analysis of qualitative and quantitative primary data.
• Promote Protection of Information Management among DRC partners and other stakeholders.
• Lead joint analysis workshops and support the dissemination of information products and engagement of stakeholders.
• Support development of evidence-based advocacy documents.

For Diaspora Programme

• Map, select, and refer to existing materials on protection information including legal, GBV and child protection, sexual exploitation and human trafficking risks for displaced people from Ukraine.
• Gather information on protection information from various sources to enhance the learning experience to incorporate into the trainings (available webpages, film clips, podcasts, ongoing online campaigns etc.).
• Conduct training, mentoring and information sessions (on-site and remotely).
• Develop/adjust the core training curriculum in English and Ukrainian for protection information. The curriculum will focus on strengthening the knowledge of the diaspora organisations on accurate and useful information to convey. The curriculum will be highly interactive and participatory, using real-life situations and examples relevant to the diaspora and their relatives in Ukraine and on the move.
• Identify the most appropriate style, language tone and lesson duration for effective learning to our target group and end target group. To be as innovative and interactive as possible with the training sessions.
• Incorporate space in the training for contributions from developed diaspora organisations who can share their knowledge and experience.
• Recognise the risks, limitations and credibility issues that could be faced by the diaspora in conveying certain types of messages to organisations and see how they can be addressed within the training.
• Conduct pre and post-evaluation of the participants' level of knowledge before and after the trainings.

About You

To be successful in this role we expect you to have at least 2 years of proven experience in protection (operational or coordination). Moreover, we also expect the following:

• An advanced university degree in social sciences, social work, psychology, pedagogy, or law/human rights-related field.
• At least two years of proven professional work experience in developing and delivering protection training:
  • Experience in assessing and analyzing training needs.
  • Extensive experience in developing and delivering training products.
  • Experience in developing, leading, and delivering simulations and training.
• Experience in creating and delivering protection training for civil society organizations is highly desirable.
• Knowledge and understanding of diaspora communities’ motivations and connections to their home countries – the Ukrainian context, in particular, is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, presentation, teamwork and cooperation skills; ability to listen and express opinions sensitively; high work ethic.
• Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBi and other data analysis and visualization tools.
• Fluency in oral and written English and Ukrainian is mandatory.

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: 31st March 2023 (extension possible based on performance and funding)

Band: G

Designation of Duty Station: Warsaw, Poland (Remote is also possible) with travel in Poland, Ukraine and neighbouring countries of Ukraine.

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

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

Closing date for applications: 12 September 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 http://www.drc.ngo.