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Protection Assistant

Thessaloníki

  • Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: Thessaloníki
  • Grade: Junior level - Junior
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Administrative support
    • Protection Officer (Refugee)
  • Closing Date: Closed

Introduction

 

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 8,000 employees and also 8,000 volunteers, while managing a turnover of over 400 million Euro. Based in Copenhagen (Denmark) and present in forty countries, the Danish Refugee Council is a non-profit-making, politically independent, non-governmental and non-denominational relief organization. The Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest humanitarian NGO and has been ranked the 3rd best NGO in the world in 2018 (for the six consecutive years, the organization is among the top five of the NGO Advisor Annual List).

 

Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

 

1. Background

 

DRC has been operating in Greece since November 2015, providing support to the Greek Ministry of Migration Policy in ensuring dignified reception conditions for refugees and migrants arriving on Lesvos island. In March 2016, DRC expanded its operations in Athens, in response to the changing context and the build-up of refugee population on mainland Greece.

 

 

2. Purpose

 

DRC Greece is looking to recruit a qualified, flexible and enthusiastic professional to work for its as a Protection Assistant in the sites under DRC’s area of responsibility in North Greece. The Protection Assistant, in coordination and cooperation with the Field Protection Monitoring team, CFS team, the Legal Aid Officers, Roving Cultural Mediators and interpreters, and supervised by the Protection Team Leader, is expected to contribute to the protection activities.

Under supervision of the Protection Team Leader and in close coordination with other DRC field units, the Protection Assistant will support the implementation of all Protection objectives under DRC projects in the sites where DRC is engaged.

Furthermore, the Protection Assistant will develop and maintain good relations with the PoC, relevant stakeholders and other humanitarian actors, to support adequate implementation and coordination of DRC’s Protection activities.

 

3. Duties & Responsibilities

Support the implementation of general protection activities in accordance with agreed objectives

Protection monitoring, data collection, and documenting of the needs of the persons of concern

Participate in awareness raising sessions and information campaigns for persons of concern

Provide appropriate and relevant information to refugees and migrants regarding their rights and services available to them

Participating in (joint) assessments, identifying protection concerns and reporting for follow-up

Support mapping of services and development of effective referral pathways

Identify vulnerable individuals and facilitate appropriate action, including referrals to specialized services and protective accompaniment as necessary

Support DRC distribution activities ensuring vulnerable individuals are identified and fast tracked for assistance

Participate in population profiling and verification exercises to ensure adequate and relevant data collection

Encourage, support and monitor community-based protection networks in the emergency reception sites

Provide input on case studies, best practices and lessons learned from each of the activities implemented

Provide translation/interpretation as necessary

Any other duties as may be assigned by the line manager, relevant to the achievement of Protection objectives

Collaboration and supervision

Report any major issues to the protection management

Collaborate with DRC colleagues to resolve problems and issues as they arise

Ensure the observance of the DRC Code of Conduct throughout activity implementation

 

4. Required Qualifications

University degree in Social science, Law, Refugee and Migration studies, International Relations, Psychology is highly appreciated

Previous experience with refugees and asylum seekers is necessary

Fluency in written and spoken English

It is “Essential” that you fluently speak one of the following languages: Farsi and/or Kurdish (Sorani, Kurmanji), 

Greek, Arabic and/or French language skills are added value

Strong computer skills

 

5. Required Skills & Qualities

Core Competencies of DRC: 

o Striving for excellence

o Collaboration

o Taking the lead

o Communication

o Demonstrating Integrity 

Proactivity, with a sound commitment to teamwork and with a spirit of genuine collaboration

Excellent communication skills, as well as patience and politeness, are needed

Ability to cope with high workload and stress and identify priority activities and assignments, and adjust priorities as required

Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, working with different groups, partners and nationalities 

Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principle

Ability to multitask and cope with competing demands under tight deadlines

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment

 

6. Terms & Conditions

 

The contract will be under the Greek Labor Law (this is a national position) 

All allowances will be provided to the employees (Christmas, Easter, Vacation bonus)

DRC provides training opportunities to develop and strengthen the quality of its services as well as its staff members’ professional and personal development.

The position will be based in the broader area of Thessaloniki (Greece) and national terms and conditions apply

 

 

7. Application Process

 

Are you interested? Then apply for this position on line: www.drc.dk/about-drc/vacancies/current-vacancies. All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English.

 

DRC provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. DRC encourages all applicants to apply and does not practice any discrimination in any recruitment process. However, applicants must be aware that DRC cannot systemically sponsor non-EU citizen or non-Greek resident for all the steps of legal process to get a work permit and/or a residency permit in Greece. 

 

Applications close on the 2nd of September 2019. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

 

Due to the urgency of the position, DRC has the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline.       

 

 

 

 

This vacancy is now closed.
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