Job Title: Protection Assistant
Organisation: Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Community Services and Development Officer
About US:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent,
humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more
than 36 countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees
and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote
durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of
humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN
Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in
Disaster Relief.
humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more
than 36 countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees
and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote
durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of
humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN
Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in
Disaster Relief.
Job Summary: The Protection
Assistant is mainly responsible for the implementation of all protection and
community Services activities in the assigned DRC target areas in accordance
with the DRC Program Handbook.
Assistant is mainly responsible for the implementation of all protection and
community Services activities in the assigned DRC target areas in accordance
with the DRC Program Handbook.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the implementation of
day-to-day activities of the protection sector inclusive-Child protection,
SGBV, Legal and community services. - Organizing and delivering protection
trainings and promoting the laws on human rights - Maintain close contacts with community
structures, offering technical support and close supervision in case
management at village level. - Assess the knowledge and utilization of
health and other services available for refugees particularly PSNs, i.e.
Elderly, Pregnant mothers, Unaccompanied and separated children. - In collaboration with protection Officers
develop and follow-up up paper work to smoothen activity deliverables i.e.
purchase requisitions. - Reporting on activities implemented on a
weekly basis, and monthly. - Support innovative problem solving and
strategy development to address complex issues relating to the safety and
the wellbeing in the community. - Conduct routine assessment in the
community for proper planning and activity implementation - Creation/Strengthening community
structures (SGBV, Child protection, local judicial courts)
Support management team to:
- Follow up all DRC / DDG Procedures on
Security, Finance, Logistics, HR and Administration. - Monitoring activity implementation/work
plan, budget, objectives and out put - Ensuring that cross cutting issues as
identified by the organization are integrated into programme activities - Follow up all DRC / DDG Procedures for
Security, Finance, Logistics, HR and Administration. - Uphold DRC’s international code of
conduct. - Perform any other tasks as may be assigned
from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Danish Refugee
Council (DRC) Protection Assistant job placement must hold a University
degree in social sciences, guidance and counselling or relevant fields. - At least two years’ experience working
with vulnerable communities, basic needs and protection programming
experience, and/or advocacy programs. - Training in Protection Community Services.
- Experience in protection interventions in
line with Refugees operation with PSN assistance. - Experience of working with UN or Non‐Governmental organizations.
- Proficiency in English (written and
spoken) is essential. - Good communication skills and ability to
conduct training and awareness - Computer skills.
- Good self-organization and basic
management skills. - Knowledge of the local languages spoken by
South Sudanese and Congolese refugee is an asset. - Familiarity with Monitoring &
Evaluation for UN-funded projects desired.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their
applications including;
applications including;
- A cover letter (1
page) in which you explain why you are interested in the position and how
you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria - Concise and accurate
CV (maximum 3 pages). The CV should include information about your
qualification, relevant training courses, Work experience, name and
contact details of 3 relevant references.
All applications should be sent to [email protected] clearly
indicating position name in the subject line.
indicating position name in the subject line.
Deadline: 2nd April 2018
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