Protection officer – GBV (National)

The DRC/DDG Somalia Programme is the largest programmes in East Africa region and has been providing relief and development services since 1997. DRC/DDG is among the INGOs with the largest presence in Somalia, with country-wide programmes implemented through six main sub offices in Somaliland, Puntland, Hiran Region, Gedo Region, Bay Region and Banadir Region. Using a human rights framework, the DRC Somalia operations focuses mainly on people who are affected by displacement, including refugees, internally displaced, and migrant.

Danish Demining Group (DDG) is a specialized unit within DRC which implements mine action and armed violence reduction (AVR) programmes. DDG’s mandate is ‘to create a safe environment free from armed violence and the remnants of conflict’, and DDG does this via a programmatic focus on four key sectors: Security Systems Reform, Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) management, Mine Action and Conflict Management.

Overall Purpose Of The Role

Under the supervision of the Protection Team Leader, the GBV Officer will coordinate all aspects of GBV project implementation, including prevention, response, and mitigation through quality programming, capacity-building, documentation, and standardization of GBV materials, tools, and guidelines at the area level in compliance with DRC and the donor’s policies and procedures. Aspects related to procedures on how to deal with GBV incidents will be coordinated directly with the technical teams.

Responsibilities

• In compliance with best-practice and international standards in GBV response, provide direct psychosocial support for vulnerable women and girls and particularly GBV survivors. Case management services will include assessment of needs, development of an action plan for recovery, conducting referrals to relevant services, implementing the action plan, and ensuring appropriate follow-up and case closure when appropriate. The case management process should be implemented through a survivor-centered approach;
• Receive referrals from different agencies, do action plan and appropriate response to each case; and send referrals to different agencies according to the action plan developed with the client;
• Ensure the referral mechanism system (GBV/CP SOPs) is known, applied, and monitored;
• File and store GBV data in the gender-based violence information management system (GBV IMS) in compliance with the information sharing protocol developed at the inter-agency level;
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders to address gaps in GBV response services and referral protocols; and work closely with the child protection sector when GBV cases involve child survivors, particularly when assessing the best interest of the child;
• Support caseworkers to provide age-appropriate Psychosocial First Aid (PFA) to vulnerable children in the best interest of the child;
• In collaboration with the supervisor, support case management training for the caseworkers and prepare a weekly schedule for regular coaching and assistance in solving difficult cases.
• Support the caseworkers to ensure timely case management for GBV women and girls (including legal advice, referral to hospitals and clinics, material assistance when existing);
• Monitor and follow up on the outcomes of the material assistance provided for the survivors. Conduct post-distribution monitoring with interviews to evaluate the impact of the material given to them.
• Make sure awareness schedules are respected, planned, and coordinated in advance;
• Support the caseworkers in maintaining a safe and confidential record-keeping system and making a sure referral of cases are confidential, safe, and in a timely manner;
• Attend GBV and Child protection sub-cluster meetings and report on the GBV/CP activities.
• Build good working relationships with other GBV services and partners such as hospitals, MCHs, police, legal and paralegal, caseworkers to assure the referral of GBV cases is confidential, safe, and according to GBV minimum standards;
• On a weekly and monthly basis prepare progress reports and share them with the relevant staff.
• Assessment/registration and distribution of solar torches. (with the active participation of the community).
• Conduct evaluation of the distribution by randomly interviewing HHs after the 2 months of the distribution.
• Prepare the solar torchers distribution report.
• Support/help to prepare the caseworker’s monthly reports (Awareness and Narrative reports).
• If needed, represent DRC in the GBVWG in Mogadishu and feedback on gaps/issues identified for case management, referrals, and GBV service provision.
• Support the Protection Monitoring system through joint protection monitoring analysis and data collection when needed
• GBV officer to handle and manage Case Management Data Base at the area level through closely working with all GBV/CP caseworkers and compiling data on weekly basis and sharing weekly updates with supervisor and relevant technical team.
• Assist/help the protection TL and Protection Coordinator in Mogadishu and undertake tasks requested by them.
• Translator in training and workshops for local partners and other actors, if requested;
• Undertake any other relevant duties or assignments not listed here as directed by the direct supervisor, Protection TL, Protection Coordinator, and Protection Manager.

Experience, Education and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

To Be Successful In This Role You Must Have

• Minimum of 2 years’ job experience in Protection/Child Protection and GBV
• At least 3 years experience working in project locations
• Bachelor degree in International Law, Political Science, Psychology, Social Science, Public health, and/or previous experience with other organizations working in Somalia
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Stable and robust character and a good team-player
• Excellent communication skills, calm and a good sense of humor
• Proven commitment to accountability practices.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Somali
• Experience working with Non-Governmental organizations, UN agencies, and local communities

Languages

Proficiency in Somali is required

Good command of the English language (written and spoken) essential.

About You

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results through the country team both to position DRC and ensure excellence in all deliverables.

Collaborating: You lead initiatives at country operation level by involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.

Communicating: You listen to beneficiaries, staff and other stakeholders; and you communicate concisely and persuasively

Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values and set a very clear standard for your country team members..

Conditions

Availability: March 2022

Duty station: Mogadishu

Reporting to: Team Leader-Protection

Duration: 7 Month with possibility of extension based on performance and funding

Contract: This position is graded as Band NM-H2 for qualified national staff and the terms of employment will be in accordance with DRC terms for national staff.

The position is open to both internal & external NATIONALS ONLY

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.

Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.

Commitments

DRC adheres to the Core Humanitarian Standards. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of these standards.

DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework.

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Application

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post. We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies.

Please forward the application and CV, in English through the online application on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies no later than 21st February 2022.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport