Το Danish Refugee Council αναζητά: Protection Officer στην Μυτιλήνη.
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 8,000 employees and 8,000 volunteers, while managing a turnover of over 400 million Euro. Based in Copenhagen (Denmark) and present in forty countries, the Danish Refugee Council is a non-profit-making, politically independent, non-governmental and non-denominational relief organization. The Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest humanitarian NGO and has been ranked the 3rd best NGO in the world in 2018 (for the six consecutive years, the organization is among the top five of the NGO Advisor Annual List).
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.
1. 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.
2. Purpose
DRC Greece is looking to recruit a qualified, flexible and enthusiastic professional to work for its Office in Mytilene-Moria (Lesvos Greece) as a Protection Officer. Under supervision of the Lesvos Team Leader and in close coordination with other DRC field units, the Protection Officer will support the implementation of all Protection objectives under DRC projects in the emergency reception sites. Furthermore, the Protection Officer will develop and maintain good relations with the persons of concern, relevant stakeholders and other humanitarian actors, to support adequate implementation and coordination of DRC’s Protection activities.
3. Duties & Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited, to the following:
• Participate in the implementation of general protection activities in accordance with agreed objectives
• Continuously monitor and document the needs of the persons of concern
• Monitor and analyse trends in the protection situation within Greece for management, programme and advocacy purposes
• Ensure that DRC’s protection activities are flexible and responsive by participating in (joint) assessments, identifying protection concerns and reporting for follow-up
• Liaise with local authorities, service providers and humanitarian actors to support mapping of services and development of effective referral pathways
• Provide appropriate and relevant information to refugees and migrants regarding their rights and services available to them
• Provide support in implementing awareness raising sessions and information campaigns for persons of concern
• Continuously monitor the provision of services on the site and report on findings, to ensure Protection considerations are mainstreamed across all sectors
• Regularly review and adapt vulnerability criteria; identify vulnerable individuals and facilitate appropriate action, including referrals to specialized services
• Support the design and implementation of population profiling and verification exercises to ensure site population data is regularly updated
• Encourage, support and monitor community-based protection networks in the emergency reception sites
• Draft protection monitoring reports, provide input in designing protection monitoring tools and formats
• Document case studies, best practices and lessons learned from each of the activities implemented
• Represent DRC in Protection meetings as required
• Provide translation/interpretation
In addition to the above, the Protection Officer may be asked to carry out other duties requested by Lesvos Team Leader.
4. Required Qualifications
• University degree in Social sciences, Law, Refugee and Migration studies, International Relations, Psychology
• Strong verbal and written language skills in Dari/Farsi are essential for the position
• Professional fluency in written and spoken English
• Strong languages skills in one or more of the following languages are considered an added value: Greek, French, Arabic
• At least one year working experience in a related field; previous experience working with refugees and asylum seekers
• Experience of community-based or community mobilisation work in a humanitarian context and/or experience with protection tools and monitoring
• Previous working experience with local or international NGOs as well as experience in refugee sites or shelters will be considered as a strong advantage
5. Required Skills & Qualities
• Core Competencies of DRC:
o Striving for excellence
o Collaboration
o Taking the lead
o Communication
o Demonstrating Integrity
• Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment
• Proactivity, with a sound commitment to teamwork and with a spirit of genuine collaboration
• Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to humanitarian principle and high sense of ethics
• Excellent communication skills, as well as patience and politeness, are needed
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to cope with high workload and stress and identify priority activities and assignments, and adjust priorities as required
• Multi-tasking and organizational skills is a must, and a good sense of humor
6. Terms & Conditions
• The contract will be under the Greek Labor Law (this is a national position)
• All allowances will be provided to the employees (Christmas, Easter, Vacation bonus)
• 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 Lesvos, Mytilene-Moria (Greece) and national terms and conditions apply
7. Application Process
Are you 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.
DRC provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. DRC encourages all applicants to apply and does not practice any discrimination in any recruitment process. However, applicants must be aware that DRC cannot systemically sponsor non-EU citizen or non-Greek resident for all the steps of legal process to get a work permit and/or a residency permit in Greece.
Applications close on the 17th of April 2019. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.
Due to the urgency of the position, DRC has the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline.
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. Visit drc.ngo to read more about what we do to secure robust safeguarding mechanisms.
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport.
