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Protection Officer (Psychosocial Support)

Jalalabad

  • Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: Jalalabad
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Public Health and Health Service
    • Social Affairs
    • Protection Officer (Refugee)
  • Closing Date: Closed

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.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Protection Officer (Psychosocial Support), under the direct supervision of Protection Team Leader in Jalalabad, is primarily responsible for providing psychosocial counselling to the project beneficiaries and targeted communities, awareness raising, liaising with government and other key stakeholders and conducting trainings.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide individual and group psychosocial counselling to the project beneficiaries in Jalalabad target communities and/or at the urban Hub (community centre);
  • Provide counselling and assistance to SGBV survivors in addition to taking lead in the facilitation of group therapy sessions for SGBV survivors and women at risk.
  • In collaboration with the Team Leader, Protection Specialist and Protection Coordinator, the PO (PSS) will organize and facilitate the internal and interagency case conferences meetings.
  • Provide capacity building to protection officers, assistants, focal points, community leaders, and other partners on guiding principles to SGBV, basic counselling and standard case management practices.
  • Ensure that all individual case files are opened and closed according to the international standards and that the storage of the survivors’ data is in line with the data protection protocol.
  • Conduct interviews, surveys, psychosocial evaluations, home visits, and referrals reporting of incidents or violations.
  • Works closely with the MEAL officers in carrying out the client satisfactory surveys to measure the impact of the response services provided in addition to identifying the underlying gaps in the provision of the response services.
  • Organize and facilitate regular community-level discussions to strengthen community-based prevention and response to SGBV.
  • Actively engage in the provision of psychosocial support and skill-building activities at the Urban Community Centres for the SGBV survivors and women at risk.
  • Provide support in needs assessment surveys for future protection programming;
  • Submit weekly progress reports of the activities to line manager;
  • Perform other relevant duties, as needed or requested.

 

Key Deliverables:

  • Daily psychosocial counseling for clients at the Hub (urban community Centre) and/or mobile clinics in IDP/returnee settlements.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies: 

  • At least 2-3 years of work experience in psychological/psychosocial counseling, preferably with IDPs/refugees/returnees.
  • Demonstrated strong experience working with vulnerable clients, including survivors of SGBV and victims of child abuse.
  • Strong knowledge of child-friendly interviewing techniques and communicating with children.
  • Familiarity with IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support In Emergency Settings.
  • Understanding the psychosocial support needs of IDPs/refugees in Afghanistan.

Education/qualifications:

  • University degree in Psychology or Social Work, and a valid certificate from the Ministry of Health certifying as a professional psychosocial counselor.
  • An understanding of the basic principles of humanitarian work, human rights, protection, and the needs of internally displaced persons and refugees in Afghanistan.
  • Interest in humanitarian work and human rights, ability and willingness to learn.
  • Ability to clearly express one’s thoughts, to analyze and present information clearly and concisely.
  • Ability to set priorities and show initiative, to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Languages:

  • Good knowledge of English, fluency in Pashto and good knowledge of Dari 

We Offer:

  • Salary and conditions will be in accordance with DRC salary scale

Application process:

Interested? Then apply for this position, all applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV only applications will not be considered.

Applications close 11 April 2020. However, please note due to the urgency of this position, the shortlisting process will be ongoing. Should we find qualified candidates prior to the expiry of this advert, interviews will be held immediately.

 

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