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Multi-Functional Safe Space Offıcer – (National Contract)

Sanliurfa

  • Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: Sanliurfa
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Outer space and satellite technology
  • Closing Date: Closed

The overall objective for DRC in Turkey is the protection and promotion of durable solutions to displacement affected populations on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights with more immediate objectives focusing both on the immediate subsistence needs, protection and self-reliance support as well as a more long term focus on capacity building.  In 2016 DRC will run 4 community centers across south eastern Turkey and through these centers DRC will work with beneficiary communities and individuals to prevent and reduce protection threats, and build resilience.
 
Who are we? 
 
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental and non-profit organization, founded in 1956, that works in more than 35 countries around the world. DRC has been operating in Turkey since early 2013, working with by and large with non-camp Syrian refugees and affected host communities. DRC is committed to basic humanitarian principles; including impartiality and neutrality, and offers the highest standards of accountability to the people it serves. The overall objective for DRC in Turkey is the protection and promotion of durable solutions to displacement affected populations on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights with more immediate objectives focusing both on the immediate subsistence needs, protection and self-reliance support as well as a more long term focus on capacity building. In Turkey, DRC works partially through partners, also providing intensive capacity building support, while also conducting direct implementation.
 
About the Job 
 
The position Multi-Functional Safe Space Officer will be based in Şanlıurfa - Turkey. DRC is inviting local candidates to apply, to provide support to the MFSS officer in planning, implementation, reporting overall MFSS activities.
 
Duties and Responsibilities
General Responsibility (20%) 
  • Participate in coordinating the operations of the multi-functional safe spaces. 
  • Assist the Senior Protection Officer and other relevant officers in the detailed planning of and reporting on MFSS activities  
  • Ensure co-development of all daily/weekly/monthly work plan, in coordination with senior protection staff. 
  • Represent the DRC MFSS team when requested 
Coordination and follow-up responsibilities: (20%) 
  • Follow up on all MFSS activities in Sanliurfa at 5 facilities (life skills sessions, outreach activities, awareness raising sessions, recreational activities, etc) in close collaboration with the senior staff, other DRC protection teams, partnering organisations, community committees, and other relevant stakeholders  
  • Conduct weekly coordination meetings with MFSS staff and volunteers 
  • Evaluate MFSS activities and propose new activities   
  • Follow up daily on MFSS activities 
  • Prepare and update the timetable and work plan for MFSS activities         
  • Prepare and submit Order requests based on the needs of the MFSSs and their activities 
  • Human resources responsibilities: (20%) 
  • Support the recruitment and evaluation of human resources (community centre staff and volunteers) in collaboration with the Senior Officer 
  • Archive volunteer’s CVs and contracts (hard and soft copies) 
  • Identify human resource needs and suggest training opportunities accordingly 
Financial/Administrative responsibilities: (20%) 
  • Assess procurement needs in coordination with the Senior Officer 
  • Coordinate and supervise the correctness of DRC finance/admin procedures 
  • Ensure and supervise regular volunteer allowances in coordination with the admin and finance assistant  
  • Monitor budgeting, expenditure and expense tracking activities throughout the project, in close collaboration with the Senior Officer 
  • Coordinate with the Senior Officer on setting the payment schedule, ensuring accurate payment of regular expenses 
Reporting responsibilities: (20%) 
  • Prepare the overall community service monthly report 
  • Propose new activities according to identified needs in the community 
  • Suggest solutions for problems encountered with activities, budget, work plan and human resources, discuss them with the Project Manager and participate in the decision-making process 
  • Regularly monitor and evaluate the quality of activities & security and protection policies being implemented 
 
About you 
 
To be successful in this role, you must have university degree in social sciences.
 
Moreover, we also expect the following: 
Required qualifications  
  • Must hold to right and able to get the right to work in Turkey
  • Have at least 1 year related experience to work in  International Non-Governmental Organization
  • Experience working in the field (preferably experience from Southern Turkey)  
  • Excellent communication skills 
  • knows Arabic and English (Turkish is desirable)
  • Commitment to the values, vision and mission of DRC
  • Previous DRC experience and/or experience with donor funded projects is a strong asset 
Desirable qualifications 
  • Experience working in teams 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills  
  • Well-developed organizational skills   
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 act in line with our vision and values.  
 
We offer 
 
DRC will offer the successful applicant a 09 months’ contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work from 15 March 2017 and be willing and able to work in Şanlıurfa.
 
We offer a fair compensation package depending on your qualification and experiences as well as additional allowances such as relocation allowance and living allowances, if applicable. DRC Turkey is income tax exempted.
 
Application process 
 
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the applybutton
All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV only applications will not be considered
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact recruitment@drc-turkey.org   
Applications close 15 March 2017. The interviews are expected to take place within 1 week after the application close date.
 
Need further information? 
 
For more details on this position please contact HR team at recruitment@drc-turkey.org.  
 
Please note that applications sent directly to HR team will not be considered. 
 
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.ngo
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