Protection Officer

Danish Refugee Council

Kasulu, Tanzania

Experience: 0 to 3 Years

Skill Required: HR and Admin

Integrated social workers is responsible for implementation of activities under one or more of the following sectors: community-based rehabilitation, social protection of People with specific Needs, support to PSN committees, community engagement, distribution of NFIs and PSN case management.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Conducting needs assessments of PSN and make sure that the appropriate support is provided.
  • Train community structures PWDs and OPCs on identified needs and agreed modules.
  • Conduct home visits, outreach, risk assessment and make sure that protection solution is done for assigned zone and proper reporting of PSN protection at the camp level.
  • Ensure that PSN Safeguarding standards are considered in all activities
  • Facilitate various sensitization campaigns and awareness raising session with PSN.
  • Participate in community engagement meetings such as Town hall meetings, monthly community leaders with partners meetings, and ensure PSN rights are mainstreamed.
  • Conduct follow-up to PSN survivors of violence, abuse and neglect and make sure that PSNs are living a well and dignified life.
  • Facilitate the identification and linking of PSN with dietary diversification need to the Kitchen Gardening program.
  • Conducting feedback sharing meeting with PSN committee on issues affecting PSN in their zones and make follow up on raised concerns with appropriate service providers for early assistance of PSN.
  • Conduct focus group discussions with different ages and sex (mainly PSN) on specific topics based on identified needs, service gaps, and protection risks
  • Support Community Focal Point In needs assessments and immediate assistance to PSN approach
  • Provide regular weekly updates and monthly reports
  • Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

About you:

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 act in line with our vision and values.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • 2-year work experience in related field
  • previous experience working with refugees - preferable
  • previous experience working in international organizations mandated for PSN protection– preferable
  • Field experience in emergency context is highly desirable
  • High level of personal initiative, analytical skills and pro-active problem solving.
  • Demonstrated people’s management skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain working relationships across the organization.
  • Be a team player
  • Cultural sensitivity, and commitment and understanding of the values of DRC. Good communication skills.
  • Commitment to learning and implementing organizational policies and procedures
  • Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
  • A sensitive approach to external representation

 Education:

  • Diploma or Bachelor degree in Community Development, Social work, sociology, psychology, physiotherapy, development, law or other related fields

Languages:

  • English (fluent)
  • Swahili (fluent)
  • Local language (desirable)

Source: https://job.drc.ngo/jobs/job?id=169394