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| Protection Officer | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Herat, |
| Categories | Program, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2023-06-05 | Close Date | 2023-06-18 |
| Vacancy No | VA-HRT-09-2023 | Gender | male female |
| No Of Jobs | 2 | Contract Duration | End of Dec 2023 possibility of Extension |
| Education | University degree, law and/or other social sciences faculties ,Familiarity with Afghan laws | Experience | 2-3 years relevant working experience with communities especially in GBV programming |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | Based on DRC Salary Scale |
About Company
About Danish Refugee Council: WHO ARE WE? The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunities for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home. The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, honesty, and transparency.
Job Description
ABOUT THE JOB
The Protection officer, under the direct supervision of Protection Team Leader, is primarily responsible for advocacy, monitoring partners’ activities, liaising with government and other key stakeholders and trainings to the field. The job holder has constant communication with Protection Team leader for protection/legal technical purposes and receives feedback as well.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct support to DRC partner organization in project implementation
- Deliver awareness training to the field
- Engage the men and women of the community in discussions around women’s rights and gender based violence;
- Conduct basic awareness raising sessions on basic protection principles and GBV issues
- Capacity building of relevant govt. departments
- Provide referrals of human rights’ violations and GBV issues to appropriate organizations for further assistance and support
- Attend relevant cluster/working group meetings hosted by other NGOs and UN agencies that address protection and human rights issues of concerned population
- Draft reports detailing human rights’ violations and issues related to protection/GBV and efforts to mitigate or eliminate them
- Collect information on IDPs/returnee’s population movements and forced return
- Support protection department to find possible gaps in communities and address appropriately
- Support protection related advocacy initiatives
- Provide support in need assessment surveys for future programming
- weekly and monthly reports
Other tasks by supervisor
Job Requirement
We Offer:
- Contract length: till 31st of December 2023 with the possibility of extension.
- Band: NMH
- Designation of Duty Station: Area Office West -Herat.
- DRC has Flexible working hours for Females staff as per DRC Policy.
- 13th month’s salary Will be paid by end of each month with salary.
- Top-up credit card as per office regulations.
- 1+1 Health Insurance will be provided by DRC.
- Eid Bonus.
- DRC provide Transport allowance/ Transportation Facilities for female and people with disability.
- DRC Provides kindergarten/ Day Care allowance for max 2 children – Applicable for female mothers.
- Per diem allowance for employee and her Mahram - Applicable for female
- Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the DRC salary scale.
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role you must have:
Experience and technical competencies:
- 2-3 years Working experience with communities especially in GBV programming
- Essential knowledge of IDPs/returnee’s populations
- Knowledge of national law and/or human rights principles and laws
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, proven self-initiative and problem solving abilities
- A commitment to protecting human rights
Education/qualifications:
- University degree, law and/or other social sciences faculties
- Familiarity with Afghan laws
- 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 and fluency in Dari
Submission Guideline
Application process:
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking the Apply the link below.
All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV-only applications will not be considered.