Protection Officer (PSS)

Date Posted: Nov 14, 2022

Job Detail

Location:

kabul
Company:

Danish Refugee Council
Type:

Contract
Shift:

First Shift (Morning)
Career Level:

Experienced Professional
Positions:

1
Vacancy number:

VA-KBL-285-22
Experience:

2 Year
Gender:

Any
Salary:

As per Company salary scale
Degree:

Bachelors
Apply Before:

Nov 26, 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 (Psychosocial Support), under the direct supervision of the Protection Team Leader in Jalalabad, is primarily responsible for providing psychosocial counseling to the project beneficiaries and targeted communities, awareness raising, liaising with government and other key stakeholders, and conducting training.

Responsibilities:

Provide individual and group psychosocial counselling to the project beneficiaries in Jalalabad target communities and/or at the urban Hub (community centre);
Provide counselling and assistance to SGBV survivors in addition to taking lead in the facilitation of group therapy sessions for SGBV survivors and women at risk.
In collaboration with the Team Leader, Protection Specialist and Protection Coordinator, the PO (PSS) will organize and facilitate the internal and interagency case conferences meetings.
Provide capacity building to protection officers, assistants, focal points, community leaders, and other partners on guiding principles to SGBV, basic counselling and standard case management practices.
Ensure that all individual case files are opened and closed according to the international standards and that the storage of the survivors’ data is in line with the data protection protocol.
Conduct interviews, surveys, psychosocial evaluations, home visits, and referrals reporting of incidents or violations.
Works closely with the MEAL officers in carrying out the client satisfactory surveys to measure the impact of the response services provided in addition to identifying the underlying gaps in the provision of the response services.
Organize and facilitate regular community-level discussions to strengthen community-based prevention and response to SGBV.
Actively engage in the provision of psychosocial support and skill building activities at the Urban Community Centers for the SGBV survivors and women at risk.
Provide support in needs assessment surveys for future protection programming.
Submit weekly progress reports of the activities to line manager.
Perform other relevant duties, as needed, or requested.

Job Requirements

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies:

At least 2-3 years of work experience in psychological/psychosocial counseling, preferably with IDPs/refugees/returnees.
Demonstrated strong experience working with vulnerable clients, including survivors of SGBV and victims of child abuse.
Strong knowledge of child-friendly interviewing techniques and communicating with children.
Familiarity with IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support In Emergency Settings.
Understanding the psychosocial support needs of IDPs/refugees in Afghanistan

Education/qualifications:

University degree in Psychology or Social Work, and a valid certificate from the Ministry of Health certifying as professional psychosocial counsellor.
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 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.

Females are highly encouraged to apply.

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