Protection Officer (Case Management Orthopedic Technician)

Founded in 1956, The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organization providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities – in more than 40 countries around the world. DRC has been implementing emergency response projects in Tanzania since the onset of the Burundi refugee crisis in 2015 in three refugee camps in the Kigoma Region at the border with Burundi. DRC’s integrated projects for refugees, asylum seekers and host communities comprise sectors such as Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), Protection, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Shelter and infrastructure, General Food Distribution (GFD) and Livelihoods.

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified the Case Management Orthopedic Technician is responsible for formulating a coordinated, comprehensive plan for individuals who need long-term functional rehabilitation care supervision as well as potential additional basic needs.

About the job
Responsibilities: 
•    Lead the identification and assessment of people with mobility challenges and register them for support
•    Provide technical support to Rehabilitation and protection teams,
•    Fabricate and install simple home adaptations including assessment of mobility devices in the camps in the homestead of Persons with specific needs to ensure improvement of function and independence
•    Conduct regular follow up and monitoring visits to home bound PSN to ensure the fabricated assistive devices are used according to the intended course
•    Lead and Participate in recreational activities and sports events for PSN and in collaboration with the physiotherapist organize and recommend the environmental and disability friendly activities for PSN.
•     Develop and reinforce the relationships with international and local non-governmental organizations, community focal points and any other stakeholders to improve the access to services. 
•    Maintain proper documentation and Referral Mechanisms and efficient Case management: and support in data Analysis and reporting.
•    Provide weekly and monthly reports for DRC and donors
•    Any other duties assigned by your supervisor.

Data collection and reporting 
•    With support from Integrated Team Leader  track indicators, maintain, update and provide analysis of the progress program. 
•    With support from Integrated Protection Team leader, prepare and submit timely and quality weekly, monthly, quality and other donor reports as per the donor requirements. Accountable to meet reporting deadline. 

Program management 
•    With support and the supervision of Integrated Team Leader s/she will do planning; accountable for developing and maintaining work plans, spending and procurement plans, tracking expenditures and ensure all activities is well organized  and spending is allocated according to DRC and donor compliance and regulations. 
•    Build the knowledge and skills of PSN outreach incentive social workers and community-based groups to be able to assess, document and report for the implementation. 

Logistics Duties 
o    Take care of equipment’s and supplies for the job 
o    Ensure working equipment’s are in good condition and replenish/repairs when out of order 
o    Reports immediately any security incidence/issue detected in the DRC premises

About you
Experience and technical competencies: 
•    2-year experience in the refugee response with hands-on service delivery to PSN
•    Member of the National Association of Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
•    Excellent technical understanding of rehabilitation or occupational therapy services 
•    Able to coach, mentor and train staff to undertake CBR services 
•    Knowledge of Monitoring and evaluation 
•    Good Computer knowledge
•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills
•    Able to operate in extremely harsh living and working environments 
•    Ability to travel as necessary and work under pressure and to short deadlines
•    A Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy from a Government recognized institution.
•    English (spoken and written – very good)
•    Kiha (spoken – good) - preferable

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 uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

Application process
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: 15th December 2022

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