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 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 of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

ABOUT THE JOB

Under the technical supervision of the Protection Team Leader (TL) with input from Protection Manager, the protection officer will be responsible for conducting ethical and safe interviews with different community members and ensuring different age, gender and diversity profiles are represented each month. The protection officer will be responsible for assisting identified individuals at risk with referrals (both internal and external) in consultation with the referral focal point. Finally, the protection officer will be proactive in informing the TL and protection manager and with any concerning new and emerging trends of violations that may be occurring in communities and that he/she might be observing. Besides, He/she will be responsible for regularly sharing and updating protection case management information with the Protection TL/manager in the form of regular briefings.

He/ She will be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities as caseworker himself/herself including weekly schedules, taking caseloads and ensuring overall adherence to DRC SOPs. He/ She will be working in cooperation with DRC’s protection with following sectoral integration among the economic recovery, HDP & emergency teams, in collaboration with local authorities and communities.

He/ She will also be responsible for directly managing assigned number of routines and some more complex cases supporting the TL and manager in any donor or MEAL reporting requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct EORE training in the assigned Afghan communities according to EORE SOP in close coordination with the EORE officer.
• Follow up operational work plan while delivering EORE.
• Keep record of daily, weekly and monthly EORE activities.
• Collect the pre-post forms as per the guidelines and assigned targets and ensure the data collection.
• Report the progress weekly and monthly to the DDG site operation officer in the operation area.
• Maintain communication to the site operation office daily according to the SOP.
• Maintain close contact and coordination of activities with the DRC Sur/EOD teams, if applicable.
• Be responsible for EORE training material condition and quantities designated for the team.
• Check all equipment and training material of the team for any damages in a daily basis and report accordingly and ensure the driver does the same with the vehicle.
• Report to DRC RO on any newly discovered mine accidents, incidents, SHAs, mines and EOs through site EORE officer.
• Collect and compile EO reports/information during community visits and share it with EORE officer.
• Ensure good communication and coordination with local communities and conduct community liaison in each village before starting EORE activities.
• Conducting impact monitoring according to the plan, filling in the forms and reporting it in a time base to the EORE Officer.
• Collect and compile EO victim information during community visits and report it to the EORE officer.
• Brief the visitors and supervisors in the field with regards to EORE work and community information gathered.
• Carry out any other tasks assigned by EORE Officer / RE Coordinator. Liaise, assist and coordinate with other EORE Instructors in the field, if applicable.

Experience and technical competencies:

• include years of experience
• 2 years’ experience in EORE (Explosive Ordnance Risk Education)
• A good knowledge of liaison and communication
• Experience in teaching is preferred

Education/qualifications:

• include certificates, licenses etc.
• High school

Languages:

• Pashto and Dari –fluency
• English – preferred
• Computer – preferred

Application process:

Interested?

Then apply for this position by clicking on the below link. All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language.