Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, we are excited to invite you to join our team as a Protection Officer (GBV Prevention). 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.
About the job
The Protection officer (SGBV) is responsible for community and local authorities’ engagements, SASA and EMAP prevention strategy, strengthening the existing community-based systems and raising community awareness to prevent sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). The officer will work closely with the community-based support groups (community-based SGBV focal points and SGBV Advocate group members), leadership, partner agencies SASA! Community Activist (CAs) and other community groups.
He will assist members of other departments to ensure a rights-based approach with a gender focus is mainstreamed in all programmatic areas.
Under the supervision of the Protection Manager (SGBV) and Protection Team leader (SGBV), the Protection officer (SGBV) will:
- Take lead in conducting SGBV assessments such as FGDs, KIIs, safety audits and community mapping to identify the SGBV risks faced by girls, boys, women and men as well as capacities and resources available for support within the community.
- Develop training materials for SASA! Team, the SGBV Focal points on SGBV basic concepts, principles, referral pathway, and SGBV prevention and response.
- Organize, lead and supervise SGBV prevention and interventions activities at the community including advocacy initiatives, SASA! CAs, awareness raising, debates, and dramas with support from the community SGBV Focal points.
- Develop SGBV prevention strategies such as community dialogues, door to door awareness raising activities, campaign aimed at addressing the SGBV concerns as faced by women and girls.
- Organize and facilitate regular County-level meetings and dialogues to strengthen community-based prevention and response to SGBV.
- Liaise and build partnerships with community leaders and other relevant actors to encourage participation in, support for and a better understanding of the SGBV program activities
- Lead the SASA awareness raising strategies, support for Community Activist, adopt the tools and ensure the proper use of SASA tools as context based
- Prepare all necessary documentation for each activity (including weekly vehicle movement plans, order requests, payment requests, etc.) and for the reconciliation of the money spent during each activity
- Compile and submit the reports of activities undertaken in a timely manner
- Work with the SGBV Manager, SGBV Team leader and fellow officers to create weekly work plans to schedule the team’s program activities
- Perform any other duties as requested by the Integrated Protection Manager
Required
- Experience working in Humanitarian response in South Sudan
- Experience in facilitating trainings for community leaders and government officials
- Experience with community mobilization and participatory techniques is required
- Creativity, initiative and self-motivation skills required.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with people at all levels.
- Fluency in Nuer is required. Fluency in English is an added advantage.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Email application software.
- Bachelor degree or Diploma in Psychology, Counselling, Social Science degree or higher diploma in a related field is preferred
- 2 years’ experience working in humanitarian Response in South Sudan, preferably in a SGBV or related fields
- Fluent in English and Nuer both written and spoken
- Excellent knowledge on Microsoft office word, Excel, and email application software.
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DRC as an employer
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.
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees. 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
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.
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.