Protection Assistant (Couple)

Date Posted: Oct 27, 2022

Job Detail

Location:

Herat
Company:

Danish Refugee Council
Type:

Contract
Shift:

First Shift (Morning)
Career Level:

Experienced Professional
Positions:

2
Vacancy number:

VA-HRT-278-2022
Experience:

2 Year
Gender:

Any
Salary:

As per Company salary scale
Degree:

Diploma
Apply Before:

Nov 15, 2022

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About Danish Refugee Council

Founded in 1956, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO - one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In 40 countries 7,500 employees protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement affected people and communities. DRC works during displacement at all stages: In the acute crisis, in exile, when settling and integrating in a new place, or upon return. DRC provides protection and life-saving humanitarian assistance. DRC supports displaced persons in becoming self-reliant and included into hosting societies. DRC works with civil society and responsible authorities to promote protection of rights and peaceful coexistence. Our 6,000 volunteers in Denmark make an invaluable difference in integration activities throughout the country.

Job Description

ABOUT THE JOB

The overall purpose of the role:

The main responsibility of this position is to raise awareness of the returnees/deportees at the border on the communication pathway to connect with families. The protection assistant will facilitate the communication between deportees/returnees and their families.

Responsibilities:

Community mobilization/ sensitizing the communities on DRC ongoing communication services in the border
Participate in awareness raising campaigns/ sessions if require in the border
Assist in organizing events.
Assist in organizing and conducting surveys, assessments, and focus group discussions.
Establish relationship with the service providers, inform and signposting the beneficiaries on services and assistance available from DRC-DDG and other service providers.
Report any identify gaps in service provision
Follow up on activities/ service provision to ensure full participation of women, vulnerable individuals and the youth.
In case of identification of vulnerable individuals and persons with specific needs that are not already being addressed by relevant organizations, report and follow up on relevant service provision for these individuals.
In case of identification of unaccompanied minors or elderly or disabled, take full note of their details and report to the Protection team leader for the referral to the relevant agency.
Participate in weekly meetings with DRC Protection Team Leader and report on any issues encountered.
Respect the principle of confidentiality and do no harm at all times.
Other duties assigned by the Protection Team Leader.

Reporting:

Provide daily reporting to the Protection Team Leader.

iaison and external relations:

Establish and maintain strong relations with the IDP/returnee communities in the area of operation

Job Requirements

To be successful in this role you must have:

Education/qualifications:

Strong organizational skills and methodological record keeping
Remains productive when under pressure and meets deadlines
Good understanding of core computer programs such as MS Word, and Outlook
Ability to speak and write in both Dari and Pashto
Ability to communicate in written English

Experience:

At least 2 years of working experience in a similar position working with an International NGO

Languages:

Fluency in Dari and Pashto
Good knowledge of English

We Offer:

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the DRC salary scale

Skills Required

Submission Guideline:

Application process:

Interested? When applying for this position, all applicants must send a letter of motivation and a DRC Job Application form, you can access our job application form from the below link.

DRC Job Application form link: https://www.acbar.org/Document/8060869251.docx

Note: Please attach the completed application form instead of your CV along with your letter of motivation to the official DRC Job portal address mentioned in the job vacancy, Only DRC Job application form will be considered, please do not attach your CVs.

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