Protection Officer

Date Posted: Jun 30, 2022

Job Detail

Location:

Herat
Company:

Danish Refugee Council
Type:

Full Time/Permanent
Shift:

Rotating Days
Career Level:

Experienced Professional
Positions:

1
Vacancy number:

VA-HRT-238-22
Experience:

2 Year
Gender:

Any
Salary:

As per Company salary scale
Degree:

Bachelors
Apply Before:

Jul 04, 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 Protection Officer, under the direct supervision of Protection Team Leader in West, is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the various protection activities in the field locations under his/her responsibility. This includes conduct Protection Monitoring, referrals and follow-up of referrals, (including establishing referral pathways), identification of IPA beneficiaries and follow-up of cases, legal counseling, establishing and strengthening community-based protection committees, conducting rights’ awareness sessions, and advocacy. The PO will be involved in community mobilization and will work with vulnerable groups such as Persons with Specific Needs. Additionally, the PO will be involved in capacity building at community level and will support Protection TL in capacity building of key stakeholders on humanitarian protection, human rights and IDP rights. The PO will throughout his/her work ensure confidentiality and strictly adhere to the DRC’s Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

Ensure the organization and the implementation of all protection activities at field level in accordance with the agreed work plan (under the supervision of Protection Team leader) and the international standards
Conduct community meetings, Focus Group Discussions, and other direct community activities as part of protection monitoring
Provide legal counseling and work with volunteer lawyers network, where applicable
Establish community-based protection committees in targeted locations and provide them basic humanitarian protection trainings, trainings on family, inheritance, and family laws according to national and international laws and standards
Provide basic humanitarian protection trainings, trainings on family, inheritance, and family laws according to national and international laws and standards for informal justice system
Provide information to targeted population on rights, entitlements, available services, civil documentation, and other necessary protection information
Identification of beneficiaries to receive Individual Protection Assistance and follow-up of cases to monitor impact
Referrals of individual cases to service provider for service delivery and follow-up of referred cases
Visit IDP households to identify persons with specific needs (PSNs) or to follow-up on identified PSNs for assistance
Work closely with fellow Protection Officers in the follow-up with the relevant partners on individual cases which have been referred as needed.
Contribute to the elaboration of work plans and ensure to implement program activities accordingly.
Work closely with fellow Protection Officers and Protection TL in the organization of trainings and workshops for the IDP population and relevant stakeholders on IDP rights, responsibilities, and other protection-related material.
Conduct daily visits around the POC to observe, identify, and collect information about the internally displaced people (IDPs), taking into special account vulnerable people, noting and reporting on gaps that may exist in service provision.
Support in community mobilization and formation of leadership structures, women’s committee, elderly and disabled committee, youth committee as well as other committees or groups.
Conduct regular focus group discussions or other conversational forums with the community to understand their perceptions of service provision within the camp.
Carry-out advocacy and sensitization activities at field level.
Liaise with security officer in DRC to keep up to date on the security situation of the field
Perform other duties as assigned by line manager.

Job Requirements

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies:

At least 2-3 years of work experiences in Humanitarian Protection or other activities related to the responsibilities of the position.
Demonstrated experience in providing legal counseling to clients.
Work experience with Afghanistan’s laws and/or Afghanistan judicial system. Experience with informal justice systems is an asset.
Knowledge of and experience working with IDPs/refugees in Afghanistan.
Strong knowledge of and experience in counseling on issues related to civil documentation, family law, housing/land/property rights, GBV.

Education/qualifications:

University degree in Law and political science
An understanding of the basic principles of humanitarian work, human rights, protection, and the needs of internally displaced persons and refugees in Afghanistan.
Interest in humanitarian work and human rights, ability and willingness to learn.
Ability to clearly express one’s thoughts, to analyze and present information clearly and concisely.
Ability to set priorities and show initiative, to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Languages:

Good knowledge of English, fluency in Pashto and good knowledge of Dari

We Offer:

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with DRC salary scale

Skills Required

Submission Guideline:

Application process:

Interested? Then apply for this position, all applicants must send a letter of motivation and 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 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 considering, please do not attached your CVs.

Apply: https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=1036&ProjectId=164958&DepartmentId=19008&MediaId=5

Females are highly encouraged to apply.

Submission Email:

https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=1036&ProjectId=164958&DepartmentId=19008&MediaId=5

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