Child Protection Field Worker

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified individual to provide a service in the Humanitarian field as Child Protection Field Worker in Aleppo.

Who are we?

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 fulfillment 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.

DRC Syria

DRC has been actively operating in Syria since 2008 mainly supporting refugees. In June 2012, DRC was authorized by the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) to expand its humanitarian efforts and provide assistance to IDPs and the vulnerable resident population countrywide. Since then, DRC activities have been focused on NFI distributions, Shelter, WASH, Protection, Education, Livelihoods and Mine Risk Education in six Governorates (Damascus, Rural Damascus, Dara'a, Aleppo, Hama, and Homs). While Protection/community service activities are provided to beneficiaries throughout our six Community Centers.

Overview of the Tasks:

Under the supervision of the Team leader – Protection - Child Protection, the incumbent will be responsible for carrying out child protection activities in different schools in the designated location.

Tasks in Details:

• Organize a calendar of recreational activities according to age, gender and children’ abilities
• Ensure daily log of children participating in each activity
• Regular reporting to line manager as required
• Conduct recreational activities for children with positive and cheerful attitude in non‐violent environment
• Conduct awareness activities in line with DRC mandates and policies under the supervision and training of DRC staff
• Conduct Psycho Social Support program for children, Youth and Parenting programs under the supervision of DRC staff
• Engage and communicate with children in activities to encourage positive interaction
• Flexible in moving around the designated area of operations
• Any other duties assigned by the line manager.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have

Required

• Bachelor degree in Sociology, psychology or education
• Minimum one year experience in working with children.
• Average command of the English language.

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

Contract Length:  three months contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance.

According to the policy of the Danish Refugee Council service contract, payment will be made according to the working hours

Due to legal requirements, we are only allowed to consider applicants with Syrian or Syrian Palestinian nationality

Application process

Interested? Then apply for this position, go to

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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: the 17^th of November 2018. 

Need further information?

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.