DRC International NGO Protection Officer – GBV Prevention (Emergency Roster) - Jobs in Kenya
DRC International NGO Protection Officer – GBV Prevention (Emergency Roster) - Jobs in Kenya
Are you an experienced emergency practitioner looking for a challenging new role? Looking to work with and for affected people in ensuring their rights are respected and protected in crisis situations?
Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for new colleagues to join our Emergency, Protection, Assistance and Coordination Team, a multifunctional team of senior Emergency Response Specialists deployable within 72 hours to support DRC Country Offices respond to emergency situations
Overall purpose of the role:
The purpose of this post is to provide day to day coordination of prevention activities and other related activities in Ifo, Hagadera & Dagahaley Camps in Dadaab.
In collaboration with the Team Leader- Protection, the Protection - GBV Officer will be responsible for supervising effective protection services, including needs assessments, protection monitoring and gender-based violence prevention activities (EMAP, SASA! Community participation, Awareness Outreaches, Mentorship, capacity building activities) in line with the project.
S/he will work and liaise closely with the GBVIMS Data Assistant/MEAL Officer, Protection Assistants, Protection Officer (PSS), Psychosocial Counsellors, VolRep and Economic Recovery staff on documentation and integration of program activities as per the donor requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Designing, planning & implementation of anti-SGBV and other protection activities:
Contribute to designing of relevant and appropriate strategies, concept notes and proposals for GBV P&R
Act as focal point for the identification and referral of Extremely Vulnerable Individuals and People with Specific Protection Needs for adequate assistance according to the relevant protection partners.
Working closely with and referring to the response team individual protection cases, including maintaining strict protocols for confidentiality and consent, for appropriate support.
Contribute to the establishment/maintenance of a referral pathway, respectful of the confidentiality principle and SOPs.
Building the capacities of partners, staff and beneficiaries by ensuring capacity-building planning, localized protection working group meetings and facilitation of their training sessions.
Project Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning including Report writing & documentation:
Support the collection of information/data about vulnerability, protection needs and concerns of the targeted population.
Ensure that the above-described protection information gathering, sharing and filing are done in accordance with agreed information management system that adheres to the data protection and information sharing policies in place
Conduct follow-up monitoring sessions to ensure that needs have been met in an appropriate manner and beneficiary have the opportunity to provide feedback on the assistance received.
Ensure dissemination of clear and reliable information on service provision and other preselected key topics to beneficiaries.
Supervises proper utilization of data generated from the assessments and analysis to inform the GBV prevention activities within the camp and host community
Keep a database of the number of beneficiaries per activity in each location, disaggregated by age, gender and diversity.
Prepares and submit annual DIPs, buand all relevant reports to the team leader on agreed schedules.
Staff Supervision:
Provide supervision and mentorship to the Protection Assistants and incentive workers to ensure effective implementation of the project cycle.
Conduct continuous performance objective setting and evaluation for Protection Assistants to ensure growth and development in work
Conduct weekly work planning together with field teams
Coordination and networking:
Liaise with relevant government actors and partner staff as well as service providers in order to foster effective collaboration and encourage national interest and ownership in protection of refugees and other persons of concerns
Maintain and promote a positive image of DRC and its activities by explaining what DRC is doing and why DRC operates in that way.
Develop and maintain positive and professional working relationship with other agencies including community leaders and structures
Ensure that the monthly GBV/CP working group meetings take place as planned with the participation of all agencies, community leaders & GBV Steering committee.
Experience and technical competencies:
Minimum of 4 years of work experience within the field
of protection, sexual and gender-based violence programming, social work;
Experience working communities within the refugee camp set up in accordance with DRC Dadaab programme and Protection Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs, CHS CoC)
Experience in implementing behavior change communication and community mobilization strategies such as SASA! EMAP, Peer to Peer/life skills/mentorship Community Based Protection and protection monitoring activities.
Experience in working with people from diverse background and cultures;
Clear understanding of Core Humanitarian Standards for Quality and Accountability in humanitarian work (CHS);
Experience with capacity building of staff, and in convening and facilitating trainings and workshops
Excellent analytical and report writing skills (English)
Education:
A Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, Health, community and or Gender Development)
Fluency in written and spoken English essential
Training on GBViE, IASC, EMAP, SASA and other EBIs will be an added advantage
Conditions:
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council terms of employment for National staff.
Availability: October 2022
Duty station: Dadaab
Key stakeholders:
Internal Stakeholders: Protection Team + Incentive Staff, Dadaab Field Staff and Country Office staff
External Stakeholders: Refugee and host communities, National and Local government authorities, Other NGOs, Donors
General Commitments:
DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html)
Gender Equality:
DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, female candidates and those from minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
DRC as an employer
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:
Professionalism, impact & expertise
Humanitarian approach & the work we do
Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
Culture, values & strong leadership
Fair compensation & continuous development
Providing equal opportunities
We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.
Promoting high standards
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
How to apply
Application Process:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications, which should include a 1-page cover letter clearly stating their motivation, and qualifications and a CV.
Applications should include contact details of three professional referees who have supervised the candidate in the last five years.
One referee must be the applicant’s most recent manager.
Only applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered.
We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. Applications should be sent no later than: 1st September 2022.
For more information and job application details, see; DRC International NGO Protection Officer – GBV Prevention (Emergency Roster) Jobs in Kenya
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