Protection (GBV) Assistant

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs.

DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRC employs over 650 staff in Ukraine and will continue significant scale-up in 2024 to implement 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 an experienced Protection (GBV) Assistant in Dnipro.

Overall purpose of the role:

Implement measures to prevent and respond to GBV and raise awareness of GBV and available services, as well as promote prevention strategies in target communities in safe and appropriate locations. Mobilize and build strong connections with communities, following dignified, culturally sensitive approaches.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• To organize mobile activities for GBV in coverage conditions in coordination with key stakeholders Work closely with service providers to ensure the provision of high quality services to GBV survivors and women at risk (including medical care, mental health support and financial/security assistance). Disseminate action-oriented, specific, inclusive and supportive messages about available services for GBV survivors.

• To be a focal point for the management of womens and girls affairs identified through the GBV related activities, including the planning and implementation of group activities (life skills classes, recreational activities, etc.). Provide case management services in accordance with SOPs and procedures, including interdepartmental instructions of the GBV case management. Effectively use and adhere to all tools, forms and standard operating procedures related to case management.

• Provide for women and girls with age-appropriate and survivors-oriented GBV case management services, including women’s needs assessment; basic counseling; support in the development and implementation of a care plan; support for the development and implementation of the security plan; and supporting access to additional services in accordance with the wishes of customers.
• To ensure proper documentation of data and information about cases in accordance with the guiding principles of conducting cases about GBV, observing the principle of confidentiality.
• Work closely with interagency-agreed referrals to medical, legal, psychological and other services as needed and accompany services when required. Ensure compliance with all applicable information exchange protocols.

• Provide emotional counseling and psychological support to GBV survivors and individual protection assistance/financial support for protection to meet the immediate needs of GBV survivors.

• Carry out continuous monitoring to understand the needs of women and girls, as necessary, including conducting consultations with women and girls and conducting interviews with stakeholders.

• If necessary, participate in case review meetings.

• Prepare high-quality and accurate reports and supporting documentation on case management activities and ensure their timely submission to the Team Leader for review and internal information sharing. To this end ensure that both hard and electronic copies of all activity reports and case management files are securely archived. In general, effectively use tools and adhere to processes related to monitoring and reporting, including through shared media and dedicated information management platforms such as GBV IMS.

• Any other duties that may be assigned by the team leader and/or manager related to the achievement of safeguarding objectives.

About you

Required:

• Experience of 2 years preferably in INGOs.
• University degree.
• Languages: Ukrainian fluent, English (А1).
• Computer literacy: confident user in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

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: Open-ended contract upon successful completion of the three-month probation period.
• Duty station: Dnipro.
• Salary and conditions in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for DRC International Staff.
• Medical and Health Insurance.

Application and CV

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: 03rd March 2024

Founded in 1956, DRC Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world - and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 40 countries, we protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.

By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees. We pride ourselves on our:

• Professionalism, impact & expertise
• Humanitarian approach & the work we do
• Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
• Culture, values & strong leadership
• Fair compensation & continuous development

DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.

Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants regardless of race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or marital status. We have a strong ambition to further enhance the diversity of our workforce and our goal is to achieve 50% gender balance and at least 50% representation of national staff in management roles. We acknowledge the importance of fostering a diverse and inclusive team to successfully achieve our organizational goals and positively impact the communities we serve.