Protection Assistant- Kirkuk

Kirkuk

Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
Location: Kirkuk
Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Protection Officer (Refugee)
Closing Date: Closed

Protection Assistant

[Kirkuk]

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 fulfilment 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.

About the job

The Protection Assistant is responsible for conducting a range of protection activities, including protection monitoring, information provision, regular participatory protection assessments of potential/selected beneficiaries and organization and implementation of community-based activities, such as life-skills and recreational activities. The post holder works in close cooperation and coordination with other team members, especially the Protection Officer and the Psychosocial Officer.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Under direct supervision of the Protection Officer, conduct regular field participatory protection monitoring and assessments, using as much as possible an age, gender and diversity approach, in order to fully understand protection concerns and priorities. Assess the resources available to the targeted displaced community to increase their own safety and protection.
Enhance and facilitate discussion on main protection concerns and response capacity within the displaced and the host communities.
Identify, individually advise and assess the needs of the most vulnerable individuals, particularly women at risk, and the available response opportunities in accordance with set guidelines, plans and schedules.
Conduct vulnerability assessment and identify cases for SNF assistance according to pre-defined criteria.
Refer protection cases to the Protection Officer, the Psychosocial Officer and/or relevant agencies, including updating the database on case referral and follow up.
Report on special needs cases and advise on type of assistance, following discussion with beneficiaries.
Develop monthly visit plans on assessing, re-assessing and following up cases in coordination with other (field) staff.
Ensure dissemination of clear and reliable information on service provision and other pre-selected key topics.
Conduct information and awareness-raising sessions, record feedback (comments, suggestions) and report results back to Protection Officer on issues of concern with recommended areas of intervention.
Under direct supervision of the Psychosocial Officer, plan, organize and implement a range of community-based activities, especially socio-recreational and life-skills activities prioritizing extremely vulnerable individuals and people with specific needs, with the aim of improving their psychosocial well-being
Undertake site and field visits to raise awareness about DRC community-based initiatives and mobilize individuals and families to participate in these activities
Submit weekly and monthly activity plans, reports and recommendations for assessed persons and identified beneficiaries to the Protection Officer and the Psychosocial Officer;
Maintain constructive relationships with municipalities, other local government institutions, local NGO partners and other international organizations in coordination with the other team members
Contribute to capacity building of local organizations, community groups, and stakeholders
Prepare and maintain in a well-organized manner comprehensive files for each managed case, as well as keep a report of information gathered during field visits and in-house meetings
Lead the formation and running of local protection networks in areas of implementation, including chairing meetings, taking minutes, following up on action points, and facilitating payment.
Train service agreement staff on DRC’s code of conduct and protection principles.
Any other duties as may be assigned by the Line Manager;
Conduct duties in accordance with DRC Iraq programme Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), DRC Code of Conduct, and the principle of confidentiality.
Ensure transparency and DRC’s positive regard and reputation within communities.

Reporting lines

Reports to: Protection Officer

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have the following:

Experience and technical competencies:

Relevant professional experience of not less than 2 (two) years;
Familiarity/prior experience with DRC and its persons of concern (including internally displaced persons and refugees-returnees) would be a distinct advantage;
Computer/IT literacy (OS Windows/Vista/Linux, MS Office – Word, Internet etc.) and familiarity with digital data collection (ODK, KOBO, etc);
Familiarity/prior experience with NGO or UN sector would be an advantage.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and respect for people with special needs and other vulnerability.
Ability to work in a multicultural context as a flexible and respectful team player.
Excellent communication, reporting, and inter-personal skills including sensitivity
Excellent organizational and planning skills
High regard toward preserving confidentiality of work-related information and data
Flexibility, creativeness, tolerance and maturity
Excellent knowledge and understanding of local communities and customary rules
Punctuality and respect for applicable rules and procedures
Ethical and transparent decision-making
Independent work, i.e. with minimal supervision and under pressure
Self-motivation, goal/result-orientation and team work

Education:

University degree in social sciences, psychology or other relevant fields, or undergraduate degree with demonstrated strong experience;
Advanced university degree would be an asset.

Languages:

English (Intermediate)
Arabic (Fluent)
Kurdish (recommended, not required)

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 DRC’s vision and values.

We offer

Contract length: until 31-August-2018

Level: B2.1

Designation of Duty Station: Kirkuk

Start date: 8-March-2018

Application process

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button.

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 4-March-2018

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.

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