Background
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international non-governmental organization, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world. In Uganda, the DRC programme provides comprehensive assistance and protection to refugees and other vulnerable populations, supports durable solutions to protracted displacement and works to reduce armed violence
Purpose
The GBV Officer primary function is to ensure quality implementation of the GBV thematic area in synergy with the larger protection and community services components which constitute the overall DRC programme in Rhino Camp. He / She is responsible to oversee a team of assistant and case workers at the area level. The GBV Officer is also responsible for representing DRC in any relevant field based thematic meetings with stakeholders and otherwise as needed. In addition, He /She will be responsible for compliance GBV standards, donors, and DRC reporting & accountability policy and procedures. He/she is also tasked with providing technical assistance and guidance to mainstream GBV across all the community based mechanisms at the zonal level. The GBV officer is also responsible to develop/strengthen relationships with agencies – at the field level – in close cooperation with the Protection a coordinator.
Key Responsibilities
Implementation and Planning
Project development
- Under the supervision of the Protection and Community Services Coordinator, contribute to the writing of concept papers and proposal development on the GBV thematic area of protection. Also identify GBV gaps and vulnerabilities with a view to generating ideas for future projects with strong impact for the beneficiaries.
- Support the protection assessment in particular in the GBV field and ongoing risks analysis in order to design adequate responses.
- Develop a robust data collection tools, analysis and storage system for informed GBV interventions in the areas of operation.
- Contribute to the development of advocacy strategies based on assessment of situation and risks.
- Under the supervision of the Protection and Community Services Coordinator ensure that all the GBV protection approaches are developed in synergy with the overall DRC’s national based protection initiatives.
- Oversee the daily implementation, monitoring and evaluation of SGBV interventions in Rhino camp.
- Make sure that all the protection projects adhere to the highest GBV protection standards and principles as well as DRC guidelines and accountability standards.
- Strengthen prevention and response mechanisms to all forms of abuse through sensitizations, trainings, IEC materials, capacity building of community structures etc.
- Facilitate and support awareness raising activities and advocate for prevention of SGBV within the communities
- Ensure SGBV Standard Operation Procedures are in place and followed by all parties
- Lead the effort to develop a multi-sectorial prevention and response and reporting mechanism as well as information sharing
- In collaboration with the Protection and community services coordinator proactively contribute to quality and timely monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Conduct SGBV Situational Analysis (SITREP) on a monthly basis with partners
Coordination and representation
- Develop relationships with a range of key stakeholders including donors, Local Government and other stakeholders on the GBV thematic areas at the field level in close cooperation with the Protection and Community services Coordinator.
- Representation of DRC and active participation in the local GBV working groups and any other meetings as requested.
- Close co-ordination in project implementation with partners (UN agencies and national/international NGOs), including referrals, protection gap analysis, advocacy.
- Actively liaise with other DRC sectors and ensure the integration of the SGBV intervention in all the activities.
- Link with the legal aid sector program as a key strategy to achieving the reforms needed to increase access to justice for the SGBV survivors.
- Work closely with the other programme components to maximize programme output and impact.
Staff development and management
- Provide technical and programmatic leadership for the GBV outreach workers and community based mechanisms in Rhino camp operational area as needed.
- Provide technical leadership to the GBV assistant in the case management work. Ensure all cases are up to date (filling system and GBVIMS) and progressing well and in line with UNHCR and DRC standard tools. · Develop staff performance measurement and targets and appraise them based on the set targets.
. Provision of technical support to staff members in linking DRC Rhino camp’s GBV prevention and response to relevant protection standards, best practices and policy documents ensuring a rights-based approach programme framework.
Support management team to:
- Follow up all DRC / DDG Procedures for Security, Finance, Logistics, HR and Administration.
- Uphold DRC’s international code of conduct and principles of accountability.
- Any other tasks as may be assigned from time to time.
Communication/Reporting
- In collaboration with the Rhino camp protection team, she/he will proactively contribute to quality and timely writing of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Contribute to the daily quality implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects and interventions in Rhino camp. · Identify, document and disseminate relevant project success, challenges and follow up on implementation of project’s action points
. Assist in participatory needs/vulnerability and capacity assessments of affected communities
- Participate in project evaluations and assist in the analysis of results.
Additional tasks
- On request perform any other additional duties assigned by the supervisors in order to allow the organization to function optimally.
- Adhere to DRC’s code of conduct
Reporting Arrangements
The GBV Officer is responsible and reports to the Protection and Community Services Coordinator
Personal Specifications
Essential:
- A University degree in social sciences, development studies, guidance and counselling or relevant fields.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with vulnerable communities, basic needs and distribution programming experience, and/or advocacy programs.
- Professional training in Gender based violence in emergency.
- Experience in protection interventions in line with Refugees operation with wide Knowledge in SASA methodology.
- Experience of working with UN or Non‐Governmental organizations.
- Fluency in Arabic is essential, while knowledge of Dinka and Maadi is desirable.
- Good communication skills and ability to conduct training and awareness
- Computer skills.
- Good organizational and management skills.
Preferable:
- Knowledge of the local languages spoken in the operation area is an asset.
- Familiarity with Monitoring & Evaluation for UN-funded projects desired.
How to apply:
Applications should be in English and include the following:
- A cover letter (1 page) in which you explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria and salary expectations.
- Concise and accurate CV (maximum 3 pages). The CV should include information about your qualification, relevant training courses, work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant references.
The application should be sent to [email protected] and the subject line should read GBV Officer– Rhino Camp. The deadline for submission of applications is the 8th March 2017.
We thank applicants for their interest in the position however; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
More Information
- Job City Rhino camp
