Gender Based Violence Assistant

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection agency with a mandate to protect, advocate and promote durable solutions for displacement affected populations.

DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRC employs over 700 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 a Gender Based Violence Assistant for its activities in Mykolaiv.

This position will report to the Gender Based Violence Team Leader.

About the job

Under the management of the Gender Based Violence Team Leader, the Gender Based Violence Assistant will support the implementation activities to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls in Mykolaivska. The Gender Based Violence Assistant will be responsible for conducting GBV capacity strengthening interventions. The Gender Based Violence Assistant will work closely with communities, health services, women’s networks, government services and other organisations to share information about services available and how to prevent violence against women and girls.

Candidates without a background in working with women and girls affected by violence, but who have an interest in the area are encouraged to apply as on the job training will be provided.

She will be based in Mykolaiv DRC office, with field activities in Mykolaviska and Khersonska oblasts.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Provide age-appropriate and survivor-centred GBV Case Management services to women and girls affected by violence, including assessment of survivor’s needs; basic counselling; support to develop and implement a care plan; support to develop and implement a safety plan; and support to access services additional services in line with clients’ wishes.
• Complete and ensure the safe storage of case management documentation, including completing intake forms, referral forms and follow ups.
• Provide safe referrals to health, legal and psychological and other services as required, and provide accompaniment services when requested.
• Facilitate and support PSS activities with women and girls.
• Participate in case conference meetings if required.
• Provide individual protection assistance/emergency cash for protection to meet urgent needs of GBV survivors.
• Conduct outreach activities (including awareness and capacity-building activities) with communities in safe and suitable locations.
• Support assessments to understand the needs of women and girls as required, including leading consultations with women and girls and carrying out interviews with stakeholder.
• Support assessments to understand the needs of women and girls as required, with translation and leading consultations with women and girls.
• Produce quality reports and documentation on activities and ensure their timely submission to the Team Leader for review and internal information sharing.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Team Leader and/or Manager, relevant to the achievement of protection objectives.

About you

To be successful in the role of Gender Based Violence Assistant, we expect the following:

• Commitment to gender equality and interest in working in the prevention and response to violence against women and girls.
• Familiarity with women’s protection or women’s rights such empowerment programmes, reproductive health, counselling etc. is desired but not required.
• Comfortable in speaking about sensitive topics and working with people in distress.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience in Microsoft packages, including Powerpoint and Teams is desirable.
• Knowledge of English is desirable but not required.
• Ukrainian languable skills.

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 length: open ended contract after 3 month probation period.
Level: I – Non-Management
Designation of Duty Station: Mykolaiv - Full time based

Start date: As soon as possible.
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national staff.

Application process:

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages in English).

Applications are open until 9th May 2024

Applications sent by email will not be considered.

We reserve the right to conduct further interviews before the deadline for submission of applications.

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.