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Protection & GBV Officer

Djibouti

  • Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: Djibouti
  • Grade: Mid/Senior level - Mid/Senior - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Protection Officer (Refugee)
    • Gender-based violence
  • Closing Date: Closed

Title: Protection & GBV Officer 
Location:  Ali Sabieh or Djibouti Ville with frequent travels to field offices, Djibouti 
Reports to: Area Manager, Djibouti 
Start of Contract & Duration: 6 Months 
Posting date: January 1, 2018 
 
 
 
INTRODUCTION 
 
DRC is an international non-governmental organization, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world.  The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. . DRC has been registered in Djibouti since 2015 and its activities in Djibouti include, among other things, livelihoods and protection including mixed migrations interventions.  
As part of the Europe Aid  Grant through the EU Delegation in Djibouti, DRC with UNFD will be implementing a project titled “Lutte contre les violences basées sur le genre et protection des droits des femmes et des enfants dans les camps de réfugiés d’Ali Addeh, de Holl-Holl et de Markazi et des communautés de réfugiés urbains” in the Republic of Djibouti. DRC and UNFD’s activities in Djibouti under this project will include capacity building of duty-bearers and other key stakeholders, awareness raising sessions, direct assistance for survivors, case management, etc. 
 
 
 
PURPOSE 
 
In order to implement this project in Djibouti, DRC needs a qualified national Protection & GBV Officer as part of the project implementation team. The Protection & GBV Officer in Djibouti will be a core member of DRC’s Protection team and will provide his/her technical expertise to ensure that DRC’s and UNFD activities are implemented effectively. 
 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS 
 
 
1. The Protection & GBV Officer, in coordination and cooperation with other implementing staff from DRC and UNFD, is expected to give a substantial contribution to: 
  • Technically supervise all DRC/UNFD staff dedicated to the project including and make sure all outcomes, inputs and deliverables are met as per the project documents (Logframe, etc.)  
  • In collaboration with the support team (Logistics, Administration and finance, Human resources) in Djibouti ville, insure that DRC procedures are followed according to the operational handbooks and the regional guidelines. 
  • Design and manage DRC’s SGBV, child protection and other protection interventions as per international best practice standards. 
  • Conduct rapid needs assessments to identify problems/gaps to inform program design and strategic direction as well as identify risks and vulnerabilities, including those related to gender, age and diversity.   
  • Develop concrete initiatives to reduce these risks and specific strategies to build upon assets within the population. 
  • Prepare and deliver capacity building training to relevant duty-bearers and stakeholders. 
  • Oversee non-food item (NFI) distribution to vulnerable populations as part of a comprehensive protection/GBV response. 
  • Provide other protection technical support to project design and implementation as needed.  
  • Experience in developing public awareness material, especially in relation to mixed migration issues 
 
2. Monitoring, Reporting, and Development 
 
  • Develop project monitoring tools in collaboration with the M&E Officers. 
  • Undertake quality control and site monitoring to ensure that services provided are according to best practice standards. 
  • Conduct program monitoring as per expected outputs and outcomes. 
  • Monitor financial spending and budgets for the project. 
  • Write internal weekly reports and monthly donor reports on the project implemented. 
  • Ensure that the design and implementation of activities address protection needs of refugees and other vulnerable populations within DRC’s mandate, and contribute to the relevant durable solutions. 
  • Ensure that quality assurance systems are developed and applied, with particular reference to the HAP/CHS Standards and recognizing the impact of age, gender, and diversity throughout the program.
  • Contribute to protection mainstreaming as part of DRC’s multi-sectoral approach in Djibouti. 
 
3. Team management
 
  • Technical supervision of DRC and UNFD teams dedicated to the project including volunteers, interns and incentivized staff. 
  • Continuously update project documentation and files. 
  • Develop staff capacities on the rights-based approaches, participatory protection assessments and monitoring, migration monitoring, and inclusion of vulnerable groups though training, mentoring and coaching. 
  • Ensure that program teams work closely with the support team to delivery DRC policies and procedures in finance, procurement and logistics including effective planning and reporting weekly, monthly and quarterly.   
  • Conduct any other activities as requested by the Area Manager. 
 
4. Coordination and Representation 
 
  • Represent DRC and UNFD vis-à-vis beneficiaries and whenever requested by the line manager 
  • Participate or delegate in coordination meetings including general protection, SGBV and child protection working groups. 
  • Coordinate with ONARS, UNHCR, IOM, UNFPA, UNICEF, protection NGOs, and other key stakeholders on the provision of protection services for refugees. 
  • Work closely with other agencies to implement common protection standards in Djibouti and develop common strategies and responses, notably through supporting and participating to protection working groups. 
 
In this position, you will also be expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies: 
 
  • Striving for Excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 
  • Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback. 
  • Taking the Lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 
  • Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly. 
  • Demonstrating Integrity: Acting in line with DRC’s vision and values. 
 
 
PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS 
 
REQUIRED 
 
  • Djiboutian Citizen with University or graduate degree in law, gender, psychology, or other relevant field. 
  • Minimum of three years' work experience within the field of GBV, law or protection, particularly within the field of migrant/IDP/refugee protection, with experience with International NGO’s, UN agencies, relevant ministries and/or local authorities in migrants/refugee settings in complex emergencies highly preferred. 
  • Proven commitment to accountability and quality assurance. 
  • Excellent analytical and writing skills. 
  • Experience with capacity building, and in convening and facilitating trainings and workshops. 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective and working relations with national staff members and other stakeholders. 
  • Excellent communication skills and sense of diplomacy. 
  • Ability to work well under pressure and in adverse conditions. 
  • Excellent professional written and oral French and English language skills. 
  • Knowledge of Arabic would be a plus. 
  • Proficiency in common computer packages and financial software i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. 
 
The duties and tasks above are given for indication and information purposes. The Danish Refugee Council has the right to update this Job Description according to the development of its Humanitarian activities within its frame of intervention and in accordance with the Djiboutian Labour Law. 
 
 
 
TO APPLY 
 
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post.  
 
We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.dk under Vacancies.   
 
Please forward the application and CV, in English through the stated website no later than January 21, 2018.  
 
For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk. 
 
We encourage only qualified Djibouti Nationals to apply. DRC considers all applicants based on merit. It is DRC policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals, as well as administer any and all personnel actions, without regard to gender, race, national, clan or tribal origin, religion, age, sex, origin or ancestry, marital status, social status, sexual orientation, or status as a qualified disabled individual. 
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This vacancy is now closed.