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Danish Refugee Council recruit a Protection Assistant (WSS)-LARISSA

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Danish Refugee Council recruit a Protection Assistant (WSS)-LARISSA

 

 

 

  • Organization: DRC – Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: Larissa
  • Grade: Junior
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Administrative support
    • Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
    • Protection Officer (Refugee)
  • Closing Date: 2019-05-31

 

Introduction :

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 8,000 employees and also 8,000 volunteers, while managing a turnover of over 400 million Euro. Based in Copenhagen (Denmark) and present in forty countries, the Danish Refugee Council is a non-profit-making, politically independent, nongovernmental and non-denominational relief organization. The Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest humanitarian NGO and has been ranked the 3rd best NGO in the world in 2018 (for the six consecutive years, the organization is among the top five of the NGO Advisor Annual List).

Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency 

 

Background :

DRC has been operating in Greece since November 2015, providing support to the Greek Ministry of Migration Policy in ensuring dignified reception conditions for refugees and migrants arriving on Lesvos island. In March 2016, DRC expanded its operations in Athens, in response to the changing context and the build-up of refugee population on mainland Greece.

 

Purpose :

DRC Greece is looking to recruit a qualified, flexible and enthusiastic professional to work for its office in Larissa (Central Greece) as a Protection Assistant (WSS). The Protection Assistant, in coordination and cooperation with the Protection Monitoring Team, Child-Friendly Space (CFS)/Women Safe Space (WSS)/Youth team, the Legal Aid Officers, Roving Cultural Mediators (RCM) and Legal Aid interpreters, and supervised by the Field Protection Manager, is expected to contribute to the protection activities. Under supervision of the Field Protection Manager and in close coordination with other DRC field units, the Protection Assistant will implement protection activities where DRC is engaged. Furthermore, the Protection Assistant will develop and maintain good relations with the persons of concern (PoC), relevant stakeholders and other humanitarian actors, to support adequate implementation and coordination of DRC’s Protection activities.

 

Duties and Responsibilities :

The Protection Assistant (WSS) responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following :

  • Work with women and girls in the Women’s Safe Space to identify their needs, interests and priorities, and where possible, adapt activities according to these to ensure activities offered are culturally appropriate and meet the needs of women and girls. Take a lead in the direct implementation of the activities in the Women’s Safe Space (WSS) through life-skills and resilience building, music and visual arts activities and organizing tournaments and community feedback meetings;
  • Identify and promote culturally appropriate/relevant interventions geared towards improved physical and reproductive health, social skills (conflict resolution, problem solving, empathy and relationship building) and self-sufficiency of target beneficiaries;
  • Support in the identification of extremely vulnerable cases for appropriate referral to other actors for services;
  • Conduct comprehensive report and documentation of lessons learnt and best practices to achieve project goals and activities;
  • Report general protection issues present in the WSS to her/his supervisor;
  • Report any major issues to the protection management;
  • Collaborate with DRC colleagues to resolve problems and issues as they arise;
  • Participating in (joint) assessments, identifying protection concerns and reporting for follow-up.
  • Identify vulnerable individuals and facilitate appropriate action, including referrals to specialized services and protective accompaniment as necessary;
  • Provide appropriate and relevant information to asylum seekers and refugees regarding their rights and services available to them;
  • Participate in awareness raising sessions and information campaigns for persons of concern;
  • Draft protection and activities’ reports provide inputs in designing protection monitoring tools and formats;
  • Provide inputs on case studies, best practices and lessons learned from each of the activities implemented;
  • Provide translation/interpretation as necessary;
  • Planning and conducting Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) as facilitator and/or note taker and drafting the relevant reports;
  • Ensure timely submission of daily and/or reports;
  • Ensure that correct procedures are followed when responsible for any focal points;
  • Any other duties as may be assigned by the Field Protection Manager, relevant to the achievement of protection objectives;
  • Report any major issues to the protection management;
  • Collaborate with DRC colleagues to resolve problems and issues as they arise;
  • Ensure the observance of the DRC Code of Conduct throughout activity implementation.

 

Required Qualifications :

  • Strong verbal and written English skills:
  • Working knowledge of one or more of the following languages: Arabic, French, Kurdish (Sorani, Kurmanji) and/or Farsi;
  • At least one year working experience in a related field; previous working experience with local or international NGOs will be considered as a strong advantage;
  • Experience of community-based or community mobilization work in a humanitarian context is a strong advantage, especially work experience with women and girls;
  • Strong computer skills;
  • High professional ethics.

 

 

Required Skills & Qualities :

  • Core Competencies of DRC:
    • Striving for excellence;
    • Collaboration;
    • Taking the lead;
    • Communication;
    • Demonstrating Integrity;
  • Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment;
  • Proactivity, with a sound commitment to teamwork and with a spirit of genuine collaboration;
  • Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to humanitarian principle and high sense of ethics;
  • Excellent communication skills, as well as patience and politeness, are needed;
  • Ability to cope with high workload and stress and identify priority activities and assignments, and adjust priorities as required;
  • Multi-tasking and organizational skills are must, and a good sense of humor.

 

Terms and Conditions :

  • The contract will be under the Greek Labor Law (this is a national position);
  • All allowances will be provided to the employees (Christmas, Easter, Vacation bonus);
  • DRC provides training opportunities to develop and strengthen the quality of its services as well as its staff members’ professional and personal development;
  • The position will be based in Larisa (Central Greece) and national terms and conditions apply.

 

Application Process:

Are you interested? Then apply for this position on line: www.drc.dk/about-drc/vacancies/current-vacancies.All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English.

DRC provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. DRC encourages all applicants to apply and does not practice any discrimination in any recruitment process. However, applicants must be aware that DRC cannot systemically sponsor non-EU citizen or non-Greek resident for all the steps of legal process to get a work permit and/or a residency permit in Greece.

Applications close on the 31st of May. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

Due to the urgency of the position DRC reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline.      

We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization’s page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.

 

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