Senior GBV Case Worker Assistant (National Contract)

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. 

Operating since 2004 in Lebanon, DRC has addressed the needs and rights of vulnerable populations, working initially with Palestinian refugees (since 2004), Iraqi refugees (2007-2010), Lebanese IDPs (during the 2006 conflict), migrant domestic workers (since 2009) and, since 2011, responding to the Syrian refugee crisis.  

DRC Lebanon is currently delivering programming in protection, housing, infrastructure, basic assistance, livelihoods, and community development interventions. This myriad programming seeks to address the immediate needs of displaced populations and concurrently support vulnerable host populations. DRC has five offices spread throughout Lebanon in, Beirut, the Bekaa, Saida, Tripoli and Qobayat. 

In Bekaa you will find one of the most historical places in the world such as the Baalbak temple. It is also a safe and relaxing environment but at the same time very close to Beirut.

 

About the job 

The Senior GBV Case Worker Assitant provide case management and psychosocial support to women and girls and particularly gender-based violence survivors. Your main duties and responsibilities will be: 

• In compliance with best-practice and international standards in GBV response, provide direct psychosocial support for vulnerable women and girls and particularly GBV survivors. Case management services will include assessment of needs, development of an action plan for recovery, conducting referrals to relevant services, implementing the action plan and ensuring appropriate follow up and case closure when appropriate; 

• Provide age-appropriate counseling for vulnerable adolescent girls and children through the implementation of tools developed for caring for child survivors and in the best interest of the child; and Provide age-appropriate quality psychosocial support in mobile and static safe spaces (including women community centers) and child-friendly spaces including emotional support group sessions and awareness/information sessions;  

• File and store GBV data in the gender-based violence information management system (GBV IMS) in compliance with the information sharing protocol developed at the inter-agency level;  

• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly work plans in a timely manner for the Case Management Officer’s validation;  

• Contribute to the maintenance of an up-to-date service mapping of the service providers operating in the area;  

• Receive referrals from different agencies, conduct an action plan and appropriate response to each case; and send referrals to different agencies according to the action plan developed with the beneficiary; 

• Attend case conferences with relevant key actors when needed, while ensuring a survivor-centered approach; 

• Provide feedback of actions taken to DRC Protection Manager and other agencies when necessary; 

• Work closely with the child protection section when GBV cases involve child survivors, particularly when assessing best interest of the child;

 

About you 

To be successful in this role we expect you to have Bachelor’s degree in gender studies, social work and/or psychology or any related field. Moreover, we also expect the following:

 

Required  

• At least 1 year of experience in counseling survivors of gender-based violence or vulnerable women and girls. 

• Fluency in Arabic is a must  

 

• Previous experience in international organizations and humanitarian settings is prefered 

• Previous experience working with Syrian refugees in Lebanon is prefered 

• Ability to communicate and write clearly in English is preferred

 

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: 31st of March 2019 (pending donor funding approval) 

Level:  B+1, Monthly Basic Salary USD 1450.  

Duty Station: Bekaa 

Start date: June 2018

 

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact dolene.khairallah@drclebanon.dk.

Application process 

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.ngo under current vacancies. 

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

 

Closing date for applications: 29 May 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.