PSN Integrated Protection Assistant (Social worker) 2 Positions.
Overall purpose of the role: Integrated social worker is responsible for the implementation of activities under one or more of the following sectors: community-based rehabilitation, social protection of People with specific Needs, support to PSN committees, community engagement, distribution of NFIs, and PSN case management.
Employment category: national contract, Grade I
Reporting to: Integrated Protection Team Leader [PSN TL]
Technical line manager: Protection Coordinator
Unit/department: Protection
Location: Nduta/Nyarugusu
Responsibilities: (in bullet points)
- Conducting needs assessments of PSN and making sure that the appropriate support is provided.
- Train community structures PWDs and OPCs on identified needs and agreed modules.
- Conduct home visits, outreach, and risk assessment, and make sure that protection solution is done for assigned zones and proper reporting of PSN protection at the camp level.
- Ensure that PSN Safeguarding standards are considered in all activities
- Facilitate various sensitization campaigns and awareness-raising sessions with PSN.
- Participate in community engagement meetings such as Town hall meetings, and monthly community leaders with partners meetings, and ensure PSN rights are mainstreamed.
- Conduct follow-up to PSN survivors of violence, abuse, and neglect and make sure that PSNs are living a well and dignified life.
- Facilitate the identification and linking of PSN with dietary diversification needs to the Kitchen Gardening program.
- Conducting feedback sharing meetings with the PSN committee on issues affecting PSN in their zones and following up on raised concerns with appropriate service providers for early assistance of PSN.
- Conduct focus group discussions with different ages and sex (mainly PSN) on specific topics based on identified needs, service gaps, and protection risks
- Support Community Focal Point In needs assessments and immediate assistance to PSN approach
- Provide regular weekly updates and monthly reports
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor
Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)
- 2 years of work experience in a related field
- previous experience working with refugees – preferable
- previous experience working in international organizations mandated for PSN protection– preferable
Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)
- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Social work, sociology, psychology, physiotherapy, development, law, or other related fields
Languages: (indicate fluency level)
- English (spoken and written – very good)
- Kiha (spoken – good) – preferable
Key stakeholders: (internal and external)
- other DRC departments and managers in particular protection, camp management, GFD, supply chain
- UNHCR, in particular, Protection UNIT
- MoHA
- other INGOs
- refugee representatives
- police
DRC as an employer
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:
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 based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.
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