Protection Assistant
Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, we are excited to invite you to join our team as a Protection Assistant. If you are a skilled and motivated professional ready to make a difference, we want you on board! Together, we’ll work to deliver impactful humanitarian solutions in challenging environments.
Overall purpose of the role:
The Protection Assistant, under the supervision of the Protection team lead, is responsible for the day to day implementation of the various protection activities in the field locations under his/her responsibility. This includes conducting Protection Monitoring, referrals and follow up of referrals, identifying IPA beneficiaries, and psychosocial support activities.
Responsibilities:
* Hold office at the protection desk to enable IDPs to access information.
* Refer individual cases for assistance to service providers in the IDP sites or to the Protection Officer for their follow up or action on the respective cases.
* Record all the cases received in the protection desk on the intake form and share it with the Protection Officer on a weekly basis.
* Visit IDPs households to identify persons with specific needs (PSNs) or to follow up on identified PSNs under the supervision of the Protection Officer.
* Support the Protection Officer in the follow up with relevant partners on individual cases which have been referred as needed.
* Contribute to the elaboration of work plans and ensure to implement program activities accordingly.
* Support the Protection Officer in organizing trainings, workshops, and meetings for the IDPs and relevant stakeholders on IDPs rights, responsibilities, and other protection-related material.
* Assist the Protection Officer with the establishment of good working relationships with community activists, chiefs, and other relevant actors to encourage participation in, support for, and a better understanding of the program activities.
* Conduct daily visits in the IDP sites to observe, identify and collect information on the situation of the Internally Displaced People (IDPs), taking into special account vulnerable people, and recording and reporting on gaps that may exist in service provision.
* Monitor the status of the IDP sites (schools, child-friendly spaces, water points, clinics, shelters, latrines, roads, etc.) and report any gaps, misuse, or repairs needed.
* Support in community mobilization and information of leadership structures, women’s committee, elderly and disabled committee, youth committee as well as other committees or groups.
* Collect data on and report any incidents, threats, or risks in the camp using the incident report form.
* Monitor distribution and other camp events to ensure equal access, non-discrimination, protection of extremely vulnerable individuals, and compliance with Codes of Conduct.
* Conduct regular focus group discussions or other conversational forms with the community to understand their perception of service provision within the camp.
* Identify protection issues and report to protection officers for referral to the relevant actors.
* Report any discriminatory access to basic provisions and services such as water, food, shelter, basic health services, particularly for persons with specific needs.
* Translation from Nuer to English.
* Perform any other duties requested by the protection officer and protection Senior Officer.
Experience and technical competencies:
* Previous experience in community-based activities including mobilization, awareness campaigns, or any other activity that included the involvement of the community members and/or leaders.
* Basic knowledge and understanding of human rights and protection principles.
* Experience in carrying out and supervising training at different scales with different partners.
* Strong relationship building/interpersonal skills.
* Basic protection and human rights training.
* Energetic and interested.
* Field-oriented.
Education:
* A diploma or its equivalent in a relevant field.
* Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Email application software.
Languages:
* Fluency in Nuer (Read, write, speak, and understand) is a must.
* Working knowledge of English language is desirable.
* Oral Arabic is desirable.
Key stakeholders:
* IDPs
* Community Leaders
* National & International Partner organizations
* Donors
* Government
All DRC staff should master the 5 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 our vision and values.
We offer
Contract length: 12 Months
Band: I
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
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.
Application due: 1/26/2025
Workplace: Rubkona, Mayom & Guit
Department/Country: South Sudan
Contract type: National contract
Homepage: drc.ngo
ABOUT DRC
Founded in 1956, DRC Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world - and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 40 countries, we protect, advocate, and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.
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