Protection Assistants-Women & Girl Safe spaces

 

DRC Uganda is currently looking for highly qualified and motivated individuals to join our dynamic team as Protection Assistants-Women & Girl Safe Spaces. (05) 

The overall purpose of the role:  

The Protection Assistant-Women and Girls Safe Spaces (WGSS) will support the safe and effective functioning of Women and Girls Safe Spaces in the settlement under the supervision of the Protection Team Leader and technical guidance of the GBV Officer. The role holder will ensure that WGSS operate in line with GBV minimum standards, that protection principles are respected, and that women and girls accessing the spaces receive appropriate support and safe referrals to specialized services when needed. 

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:  

Project implementation and adherence to standards 

• Support the daily functioning and quality implementation of activities in Women and Girls Safe Spaces (WGSS) in line with GBV minimum standard and DRC guidelines.

• Ensure WGSS provide a safe, confidential, and supportive environment for women and girls accessing the services.

• Facilitate or support structured group activities and psychosocial support sessions for women and girls in the safe spaces. 

• Monitor the functionality, safety, and accessibility of WGSS, including infrastructure, materials, and protection considerations. 

• Ensure that GBV guiding principles (confidentiality, safety, respect, and non-discrimination) are respected in all interactions within the spaces. 

• Identify individuals who may require specialized support and facilitate safe referrals to GBV case workers following established referral pathways and with informed consent. 

• Maintain basic activity records and attendance registers while ensuring confidentiality and data protection standards. 

• Support the maintenance and safe management of WGSS materials and equipment used for activities.

Coordination and representation 

• Liaise regularly with GBV case workers to ensure safe and timely referral of survivors who disclose incidents of violence.

• Coordinate with GBV prevention and capacity building assistants to organize awareness sessions and community activities in or through WGSS. 

• Work closely with community-based protection structures and community mentors to promote safe access to WGSS and appropriate referral pathways. 

• Support coordination with community leaders and other stakeholders to ensure safe access to WGSS services for women and girls. 

• Participate in relevant field-level protection meetings and coordination activities when required. 

Reporting 

• Contribute to weekly, monthly, and quarterly activity reporting as required by the Protection Team Leader and GBV Officer. 

• Report on WGSS utilization trends, protection concerns, and emerging risks observed through activities in the safe spaces. 

Logistics / finance 

• Plan and coordinate WGSS activities and field movements in accordance with DRC procedures and security guidelines.

• Follow all DRC procedures related to security, logistics, finance, HR, and administration in the implementation of project activities. 

About you 

To be successful in this role, you must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in GBV case management or protection programming. Moreover, we also expect the following. 

Required  

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social sciences, Development studies, Gender studies, Community psychology, guidance and counselling or any related field. 

• Experience working with survivors of violence in humanitarian or community settings. 

• Strong interpersonal and empathetic communication skills. 

• Ability to handle sensitive information with strict confidentiality. 

• Basic understanding of GBV concepts and survivor-centered approaches. 

• Ability to work with diverse and vulnerable populations. 

• Good documentation and organizational skills. 

• Proficiency in basic computer applications. 

• Counselling skills and case management 

• Experience of working with UN or Non‐Governmental organizations. 

• Familiarity with Monitoring & Evaluation for UN-funded projects. 

• Familiarity with UNHCR ProGres V4 Module. 

• Ability to Ride a motorcycle with Valid Riding Permit. 

Desirable 

• Knowledge of the local languages spoken by south sudanese and Congolese refugees' communities.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s 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 uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. 

We offer 

• Contract length: 6 months  

• Band: NM I2 

• Designation of Duty Station: Rhino Camp, Bidibidi, Imvepi 

• Start date: May 2026 

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national employees; please refer to our website.  

Application process 

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: 1st April 2026 

Please note that this position is subject to funding approval 

DRC does not solicit money for any part of its recruitment process. All recruitment is merit-based and follows HR best practices that are globally acceptable. Henceforth, should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it 

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

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