To Danish Refugee Council αναζητά για την κάλυψη των αναγκών του Protection Assistant
Workplace: Thessaloniki
Introduction
The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity 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, and honesty and transparency.
Background
DRC has been operating in Greece since November 2015, providing support to the Greek Ministry of Migration Policy in ensuring dignified reception conditions for refugees and migrants arriving on Lesvos island. In March 2016, DRC expanded its operations in Athens, in response to the changing context and the build-up of refugee population on mainland Greece.
Purpose
The Protection Assistant, in coordination and cooperation with the Field Protection Monitoring team, CFS team, the Legal Aid Officers, Roving Cultural Mediators and interpreters, and supervised by the Protection Manager, is expected to contribute to the protection activities.
Under supervision of the Protection Manager and in close coordination with other DRC field units, the Protection Assistant will support the implementation of all Protection objectives under DRC projects in the sites where DRC is engaged.
Furthermore, the Protection Assistant will develop and maintain good relations with the PoC, relevant stakeholders and other humanitarian actors, to support adequate implementation and coordination of DRC’s Protection activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited, to the following:
• Support the implementation of general protection activities in accordance with agreed objectives
• Protection monitoring, data collection, and documenting of the needs of the persons of concern
• Participate in awareness raising sessions and information campaigns for persons of concern
• Provide appropriate and relevant information to refugees and migrants regarding their rights and services available to them
• Participating in (joint) assessments, identifying protection concerns and reporting for follow-up
• Support mapping of services and development of effective referral pathways
• Identify vulnerable individuals and facilitate appropriate action, including referrals to specialized services and protective accompaniment as necessary
• Support DRC distribution activities ensuring vulnerable individuals are identified and fast tracked for assistance
• Participate in population profiling and verification exercises to ensure adequate and relevant data collection
• Encourage, support and monitor community-based protection networks in the emergency reception sites
• Provide input on case studies, best practices and lessons learned from each of the activities implemented
• Provide translation/interpretation as necessary
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the line manager, relevant to the achievement of Protection objectives
Collaboration and supervision
• Report any major issues to the protection management
• Collaborate with DRC colleagues to resolve problems and issues as they arise
• Ensure the observance of the DRC Code of Conduct throughout activity implementation
Required Qualifications
• University degree in Social science, Law, Refugee and Migration studies, International Relations, Psychology
• Previous experience with refugees and asylum seekers is necessary
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• It is “Essential” that you fluently speak one of the following languages: Arabic and/or Kurdish (Sorani, Kurmanji)
• Greek and/or French language skills are assets
• Experience of community-based or community mobilization work in a humanitarian context is a strong advantage
• Experience working with children
• Social work experience and/or experience in humanitarian work preferably in emergencies
• Ability to work with refugees in underprivileged settings
• High professional ethics
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Dynamic personality and ability to work under pressure
• Commitment to the values, vision and mission of DRC
• Commitment and respect of the DRC code of conduct
• Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principle
• Flexible, enthusiastic and willing to learn from others
• Ability to multitask and cope with competing demands under tight deadlines
• Ability to cope with high workload and stress and identify priority activities and assignments, and adjust priorities as required
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment
General Regulations
• The employee shall follow DRC instructions on safety, confidentiality and ethical guidelines, including the Code of Conduct and the Humanitarian Accountability Framework.
• Employee should not engage in any other paid activity during the DRC contract period without prior authorization.
• Employee should not engage in any activity that could harm DRC or the implementation of any project during the DRC contract period.
• Employee should not give interviews to the media or publish project-related photos or other material without prior authorization.
• Employee shall return all borrowed equipment for the project to DRC after the end of the contract period or upon request.
Terms and Conditions
The contract will be under the Greek Labor Law, and all allowances will be provided to the employees (Christmas, Easter, Vacation bonus).
DRC provides Private Insurance for all National staff.
DRC provides training opportunities to develop and strengthen the quality of its services as well as its staff members’ professional and personal development
The position will be based in the broader area of the sites in Thessaloniki (Northern Greece) and national terms and conditions apply.
Application Process
Interested? Then apply for this position on line: www.drc.dk/about-drc/vacancies/current-vacancies. All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English.
Applications close on the 31st of August 2018.
Due to the urgency of the position DRC reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline.
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport.
