Protection (Gender Based Violence) Specialist (re-advertisement)

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection agency with a mandate to protect, advocate and promote durable solutions for displacement affected populations. 

DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRC employs over 800 staff in Ukraine and implements emergency response in the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine action) sectors, using direct interventions, support to duty bearers and civil society organizations (CSOs), and partnerships with CSOs. DRC will continue and adapt its durable solutions portfolio to the evolving context. 

DRC is currently looking for a Protection Specialist (Gender Based Violence Specialist) to join out team in Kyiv (with regular field visits to areas of intervention across Ukraine).

About the job 

The Gender based violence (GBV) Specialist works under the line management of Head of Programme. The role is based in the country office of Kyiv with regular field visits to areas of intervention across Ukraine. Under the direct supervision of the Head of Programme, the GBV specialist provides leadership and advice on all aspects related to planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of DRC’s GBV activities in Ukraine. The GBV Specialist position leads on the technical quality of GBV prevention and response activities across Ukraine including case management, psychosocial support, awareness-raising and capacity-building activities. 

Your main duties and responsibilities will be: 

 Ensure DRC GBV programming is aligned with regional and internal strategies:

• Attend relevant coordination meetings at national level, including meetings of the sub-group on gender-based violence
• Develop strong relationships with GBV and related actors, including CSOs, within DRC’s areas of intervention
• Work with all sectors within DRC especially but not limited to Protection, the partnership department, Shelter and Economic Recovery to identify and implement joint activities/strategies and mainstream GBV risk mitigation measures
• Lead on the development of DRC’s GBV strategy at country-level
• Develop required tools, guidelines and SOPs for DRC’s protection team
• Regularly review and share emerging evidence from international standards and tools including GBV AoR Minimum Standards, IASC GBV Guidelines to ensure guidance and tools developed are in line with best practice

Provide direct technical supervision to ensure the quality of the GBV programming:

• Support the protection team and partners to ensure all GBV prevention and response programming are underpinned by GBV guiding principles and responsive to women and girls’ needs
• Provide technical supervision and support to all protection team members and partners involved in GBV prevention and response activities
• Develop and facilitate training on core gender and GBV concepts, including training of the protection team and partners, governmental partners, CSOs, and other stakeholders
• Coordinate work with relevant stakeholders (including national and international NGOs, CSOs, governmental partners)
• Develop, maintain and share a service mapping
• Complete donor quarterly reports and draft sections of project proposals related to GBV
• Support the protection managers in identifying context based information to develop context specific activities, awareness sessions and curricula implemented in the Women and Girls Centers
• Contribute to the conception, development and production of IEC materials
• Support the PSS team in developing gender-sensitive modules and material adapted to women and girls’ needs.
• Contribute to development of tools and indicators for monitoring and evaluation
• Design assessment tools and coordinate the organization of the collection, compilation, data analysis and dissemination of results

Administration:

• Fill and submit Purchase Requisitions, Travel Authorizations and any other DRC administrative forms as needed
• Coordinate with other DRC departments to ensure the effective use of the logistical and financial resources 

About you 

To be successful in this role we expect you to have at least 3 years' relevant experience working with a protection or health, humanitarian or development organization. GBV case management experience (at least 1 year). Moreover, we also expect the following:  

Required  

• University degree (Bachelor’s degree) in a relevant field, including Gender Studies, Nursing, etc., with evidence of further specialized training.
• At least 3 years' relevant experience working with a protection or health, humanitarian or development organization. GBV case management experience (at least 1 year)
• Demonstrated practical experience in the field of GBV/SRH (Gender-Based Violence / Sexual and Reproductive Health), including case management, prevention activities, and community engagement.
• Previous experience working with displaced and conflict-affected communities, conducting GBV prevention training programs, awareness-raising, and service delivery in village settings.
• Strong experience in staff capacity building.

Desirable 

• Experience working in challenging environments with high personal resilience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advanced English proficiency

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 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 with the possibility of extension depending on performance and availability of funding after the successful completion of 3 months probation period
• Band: G – non-manager
• Designation of Duty Station: Kyiv (with regular field visits to areas of intervention across Ukraine)
• Start date: May 2026

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

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: 15th April 2026

We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible; interviews might be conducted on a rolling basis. DRC reserves the right to select candidate before the vacancy close date once a suitable candidate has been identified. 

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