Protection Assistant (Community Based Protection)

Kirkuk

Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
Location: Kirkuk
Grade: Junior level - Junior
Occupational Groups:
- Social Affairs
- Administrative support
- Civil Society and Local governance
- Protection Officer (Refugee)
Closing Date: Closed

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.

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,Sulaimanyah, Karbala, Kirkuk, Najaf, Ninewa and Salah-al-Din. rbala, Kirkuk, Najaf, Ninewa and Salah-al-Din.

About the job

The Protection Assistant (CBP) is responsible for the delivery of timely, high-quality, and effective provision of CBP services. This includes protection monitoring, Community Safe Spaces (CSS), psychosocial support (PSS), awareness raising, community capacity building, mobile services, and recreational activities.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Service Provision:

Direct delivery of high quality Community Based Protection services, including PSS, Recreational activities, Protection Monitoring, Community Capacity Building, and awareness raising for beneficiary children, youth, women, and men, as agreed with Protection Officer (CBP).

Carryout services in compliance with best-practice and international standards in protection response (including DRC SOPs).

Attend weekly case review meetings with the CBP Officer to ensure adherence to standards of care and set work plans

Identify high need cases and report them to the CBP Officer.

Oversee Community Volunteers in the roll out of services and activities.

Maintain clear and effective communication with DRC team members and supervisor for the identification of protection concerns and any changes to the operating context in the area.

Follow up cases receiving DRC Legal and Case Management services, for the provision of CBP support, where needed

Monitoring and reporting

Produce reports as required by the CBP Officer (including weekly reports).

Report beneficiary and activity figures to the CBP Officer on an agreed regular basis.

Participate in weekly and monthly work planning as directed by case management officer.

Support the implementation of monitoring and evaluation tools and report on issues in the implementation of the program.

Coordination and representation

Maintain effective working relationship with relevant stakeholders including partner agencies, community leaders and service providers

Ensure up-to-date understandings of service providers operating in the area based on available service mappings and coordination with stakeholders

Others

Maintain positive work relationship within the team, and promote team-building efforts in coordination with the CBP Officer.

Ensure respect of DRC Code of Conduct.

Participate in training and coaching as required on services, relevant SOPs, and the data filing and storing procedures.

Any other duties relating to the nature of the job as directed by the CBP Officer.

Reporting Line:

Reporting to: Team Leader - Protection.

About you

1-2 years of experience in protection related work

Experience in the delivery of community programs, and interaction with vulnerable groups, including children

Understanding of basic psychosocial support concepts; previous training in these areas strongly preferred

Ability to discuss sensitive issues with respect and empathy

Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients at all times

Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility

Strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, work independently, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail

Flexibility in working overtime when needed

Willing to collaborate with and support people from different ethnic groups and different religions

Demonstrated interest in humanitarian work and supporting people effected by conflict

Education:

Bachelor/Degree in Social work, Counseling, psychology or other related field

Languages:

• Fluency in Arabic is a required

• Ability to communicate and write clearly in English

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

Level: B2.1

Designation of Duty Station: Erbil

Start date: 20th of November 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: 18-November-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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