Overall purpose of the role
Lead GBV prevention and community engagement in MRT, with women and girls shaping activities and priorities. Coordinate Women and Girls Centre (WGC) outreach and support safe access to services, while addressing harmful norms and barriers that increase exposure to violence.
Responsibilities and duties
1. Prevention and community participation
- Develop weekly and monthly prevention plans with the Protection Team Leader, women and adolescent girls, using consultation findings and feedback to set priorities.
- Facilitate structured community dialogue, life-skills and information sessions. Engage men, boys and community leaders in preventing violence while maintaining accountability to women and girls.
- Adapt approved materials to local languages, literacy levels, age and disability-related access needs. Use structured approaches such as Women Rise and EMAP, training and technical support.
- Conduct safety audits, service mapping and appropriate group consultations. Assess risks and access barriers.
- Conduct protection risk monitoring.
2. WGC support and coordination
- Guide the Facilitators in planning centre and outreach activities, safe mobilization, materials preparation and feedback collection.
- Coordinate with the GBV Case Worker Officer on accurate service information and confidential referrals. Keep prevention attendance records separate from case records.
- Support incentive workers with activity preparation and safeguarding messages. Coordinate access concerns with the Team Leader and WGC guards without sharing survivor information.
- Raise identified risks with the Team Leader and relevant programme staff, including MHPSS, General Protection, Economic Recovery, CCCM and sectors of the ERRM Consortium like Health, Nutrition, Education, WASH and Shelter/NFI teams, and follow up agreed mitigation actions.
Planning and accountability
- Prepare activity and movement plans, supply requests and supporting records within delegated authority. Track delivery and adapt plans to access and security conditions.
- Submit accurate, aggregated activity reports and community feedback. Apply DRC safeguarding, PSEA, data-protection and Code of Conduct requirements.
Education, skills and experience required
- Degree in social sciences, social work, gender studies, community development or a related field.
- At least two years of relevant experience in humanitarian protection, GBV prevention or community mobilisation.
- Demonstrated experience facilitating participatory sessions and working with women and adolescent girls in displacement or conflict-affected settings.
- Knowledge of GBV guiding principles, safe referrals and gender and power dynamics. Experience with WGC activities and structured prevention approaches is an advantage.
- Strong facilitation, planning and reporting skills, with the ability to coach community workers and work across teams.
- Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel and email; willingness to travel to remote locations under approved security arrangements.
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 30 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 over 6,000 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.