Protection Assistant (Outreach)

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.

 

The Protection Assistant provide individual protection assistance to persons with specific needs, including cash for protection where relevant. Your main duties and responsibilities will be: 

• Conduct outreach to identify persons with protection needs, prioritizing the most vulnerable and difficult to identify and conduct sensitization sessions on key protection issues based on identified needs.  

• Identify and refer persons with specific needs to appropriate services in line with safe identification and referral principles 

• Collect information, update and maintain a service mapping and referral pathway at community level 

• Provide individual protection assistance to Persons with Specific Needs (PWSN) focusing on: older persons at risk, women at risk (excluding GBV survivors), children at risk (excluding child protection violations) and persons with disabilities. 

• Provide cash for protection to eligible individuals, set a clear protection objective and follow-up on the impact of assistance. 

• Regularly record, track and follow-up on referrals using the Referral Information Management System (RIMS). 

• Collect, store, maintain and analyze protection data produced through outreach, community consultation, RIMS, individual protection and cash assistance in line with safe and ethical information management principles.  

• Support the implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the impact of activities and projects. 

• Support the mainstreaming of protection principles to DRC’s program, including partners and local community.

 

To be successful in this role we expect you to have Bachelor in Social work, Counseling, Psychology or other related field. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required  

• 1 to 2 years of experience in case management or individual protection assistance to PWSN 

• 1 to 2 years of experience conducting outreach, providing cash for protection and safe identification and referral 

• Excellent facilitation and sensitization skills, good understanding of key protection issues in Lebanon 

• Knowledge of and commitment to principles of confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination, safety and inclusion  

• Excellent communication and psychosocial first aid skills 

• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility 

• Comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well 

• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel) 

Desirable 

• Previous experience in international organizations and humanitarian settings is a plus

 

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. 

 

Contract length: until March 2019  

Level:  B1, Monthly Basic Salary USD 1250.  

Duty Station: Bekaa 

Start date: November 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.

 

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.

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.