Protection Officer – CBP (Re-Advertisement)

Şanlıurfa

 

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 fulfilment 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 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

 

About the job

The overall objective for DRC in Turkey is the protection and promotion of durable solutions to displacement affected populations on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights with more specific objectives focusing both on immediate subsistence needs, protection and self-reliance support as well as a more long term focus on capacity building. DRC works with beneficiary communities and individuals to prevent and reduce protection threats, and build resilience. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

 

General Responsibility (30%)

• Abide by and promote DRC’s code of conduct, vision, and values, aims & objectives and equal opportunities policy.

• Ensure co-development of all daily/weekly/monthly work plan, in coordination with senior protection staff.
• Participate in coordinating the operations of community centres or multi-functional safe spaces.
• Assist the Senior Protection Officer and other relevant officers in the detailed planning of and reporting on MFSS activities
• Represent the DRC protection team when requested
• Suggest solutions for problems encountered with activities, budget, work plan and human resources, discuss them with the Protection Coordinator and Protection Manager and participate in the decision-making process
• Any other duties related to the nature of the job as directed by the supervisor.

Coordination and follow-up responsibilities: (30%)

• Understand and follow up on activities and assess progress of implementation, provide solutions and report issues when needed
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships, including service as referral focal points, with relevant stakeholders including partner agencies, community leaders and service providers

• Follow DRC Standard Operation Procedures for vulnerability assessment and assistance
• Refer protection cases to relevant partners; including updating relevant databases on referrals and feedback

• Oversee awareness raising activities and support the development of relevant curricula and messaging in coordination with other DRC teams
• Oversee selection and management of implementing partners (sub-grantees, community based organisations and community committees)

• Follow up on all MFSS activities (life skills sessions, outreach activities ,awareness raising sessions, etc.) in close collaboration with the senior staff, other DRC protection teams, partnering organisations, community committees, and other relevant stakeholders
• Conduct weekly coordination meetings with MFSS staff.
• Evaluate MFSS activities and propose new activities
• Follow up daily on MFSS activities
• Prepare and update the timetable and work plan for MFSS activities

Human resources responsibilities: (15%)

• Daily management and supervision of CBP staff
• Support CBP staff through the provision of technical support and guidance.

• Support the recruitment and evaluation of human resources (in collaboration with senior location leadership
• On the job training and coaching of staff on different topics but prioritizing: minimum protection standards, consent and confidentiality standards and how to work with community based protection strategies

Financial/Administrative responsibilities: (15%)

• Assess procurement needs in coordination with the Protection Coordinator and Protection Manager.
• Coordinate and supervise the correctness of DRC finance/admin procedures
• Ensure and supervise regular volunteer allowances in coordination with the admin and finance assistant
• Monitor budgeting, expenditure and expense tracking activities throughout the project, in close collaboration with the Protection Coordinator and Protection Manager.
• Coordinate with the Protection Coordinator and Protection Manager on setting the payment schedule, ensuring accurate payment of regular expenses

Monitoring and Reporting responsibilities: (10%)

• Regularly monitor and evaluate the quality of activities & security and protection policies being implemented
• Prepare the overall community service monthly report
• Propose new activities according to identified needs in the community
• Participate in the post-assistance monitoring

 

About you

• To be successful in this role we expect you to have university degree or advances training/ course in sociology, social work, international affairs, humanitarian or related field; Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and Arabic. At least 2 years’ work experience (in paid or voluntary capacity) in NGO or voluntary sector. Moreover, we also expect the following:

 

Required

• An understanding of humanitarian/civil society issues in Turkey and the region
• Experience working in the field (preferably experience from Southern Turkey)
• Experience with managing teams.
• Understands rights and protection issues of refugees, children and women - experience working with Syrian refugees is an advantage;
• Proven communication, interpersonal, representation, negotiation, promotion and diplomacy skills,
• Level of knowledge and practice with Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. required.

 

Desirable

• Experience in conducting community outreach and mobilisation
• Trained in offering psychosocial support
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Well-developed organizational skills
• Experience or educational background specializing in CBP programming

 

 

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 act in line with DRC’s vision and values.

 

We offer

Contract length: 5 months

Level: Officer

Start date: ASAP

 

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates/ Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies.

 

Application process

 

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button. 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: 16.09.2018

 

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact recruitment@drc-turkey.org or visit drc.ngo/jobsupport.

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