Protection Officer-LGBTIQ+

The purpose of this position is to support the successful management, coordination & implementation of the GBV protection activities for Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer and other (LGBTIQ+) persons in Kakuma and Kalobeyei. The tasks involved will be in GBV prevention through promotion and enhancement of the rights of LGBTIQ+ refugees with community members and structures and in GBV response through quality case management to LGBTIQ+ survivors of GBV in Kakuma camp and Kalobeyei settlement. The officer will be responsible for reporting on a weekly and monthly basis on LGBTIQ+ protection activities undertaken and representing DRC at meetings with donors and agencies. S/he will supervise the professional development of the Protection Assistant(s) and Para-Counselors by designing and delivering internal and external trainings as needed, providing guidance in the field and ensuring the quality of services provided. S/he will work and liaise closely with the Protection Officer-Prevention, Psychosocial Officers and Protection Assistants on documentation of program activities as per the donor requirements

Responsibilities

R1. Project (Case) Management:

• Support the maintenance of an effective and confidential case management system.
• Ensure provision of professional and confidential psychosocial services to survivors of GBV and other beneficiaries through a survivor-centered case management approach.
• Develop professional, effective and appropriate GBV psychosocial programming, including direct individual and group counseling including support groups.
• Develop and ensure implementation of psychosocial activities that are responsive to the needs of refugee women, girls, men & boys, and LGBTIQ+ persons.
• Participate in maintaining and updating quality GBV Information Management System (GBVIMS) database on a regular basis.
• Take lead in preparing all relevant reports regarding the LGBTIQ+ activities, beneficiary databases.
• Take lead in design and development of project concept notes and proposals

R2. Community Engagement And Outreach

• Strengthen and maintain networks with community stakeholders, including community leaders, LGBTIQ+ CBOs, service providers to ensure that LGBTIQ+ persons receive compassionate support from the community and to encourage greater communication, collaboration and coordination among partners.
• Support other GBV staff in conducting awareness and sensitization campaigns in the communities on LGBTIQ+ protection
• Assist in assessing, identifying and analyzing community sensitive interventions geared towards building social cohesion and resilience.
• Conduct community dialogues and community forums.
• Establish and maintain networks with existing community structures and other partners for referral and networking purposes

R3. Budget Management

• Regularly update the projects budget tracker for all project expenditure and participate in monthly BFU reviews with the finance team
• Actively support in grant monitoring through development of detailed/activity implementation work-plan, phased budget, procurement plans, and conduct budget tracking and narrative/financial reporting on outputs

R4. Training And Capacity Development

Mentor and provide technical support to staff and para-counselors directly involved with the psychosocial and care for SGBV survivors.

Monitor and supervise case management, including capacity building through training and on-the-job training.

Provide guidance regarding psychosocial activities to all partners and community workers to ensure all program activities meet best practice standards

R5. Coordination

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders, including community members and leaders, NGOs, UN agencies, and other DRC team members to enhance multi-agency and multi-sectoral cooperation and coordination on response activities.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with Health, Legal and other partners to support the provision of quality care to sexual assault survivors
• Support the development and strengthening of an effective GBV referral system and coordination mechanisms for Kalobeyei.
• Lead case conferences and support GBV coordination meetings with partners and community members

R6. Staff Management And Development

• Provide supervision to Protection Assistant(s) to ensure effective provision of case management and community work.
• Take lead in ensuring that all protection staff participate in debriefing and professional supervision
• Conduct continuous performance monitoring/evaluation for national staff working under him/her
• Provide leadership and intellectual guidance on the LGBTIQ+ protection program.

Experience And Technical Competencies

• Good and demonstrated understanding on the of prevention and response to Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) and diversity and inclusion for persons of diverse Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, gender expressions and sex characteristics (SOGIESC).
• Must have in depth technical expertise in case management and psychosocial support to survivors of SGBV
• At least 3 years’ hands on experience in community engagement on GBV LGBTIQ+ protection matters and psychosocial support-counseling-to survivors of SGBV and trauma especially LGBTIQ+ persons.
• Must have experience with operationalizing SGBV principles; Human Rights Law, MHPSS and other relevant international standards in a humanitarian aid setting; Well versed with Humanitarian Accountability Standards
• Experience in a refugee setting and knowledge of refugee issues
• Excellent Analytical, Communication and Report writing skills; Excellent Negotiation and Conflict Resolution skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with community members, local staff, beneficiaries, duty bearers and other stakeholders
• Able to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality
• Ability to promote the values of equality, non-discrimination, and human rights for all
• Motivated, innovative and possesses outstanding organizational and inter-personal skills and professional integrity

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Social work, Gender Studies, Counseling and/or Psychology. Master’s degree in the same fields is an added advantage.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Swahili.

DRC’s Core Competencies

• Striving for excellence: you focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: you involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: you take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: you act in line with our vision and values.

Conditions

Contract duration: 10 months. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council terms of employment for National staff.

Availability: March 2022

Duty station: Kakuma (qualifies for RnR and accommodation)

Key Stakeholders

Internal: Kakuma SMT, Protection and Livelihoods implementation teams, Support Services team

External: Refugee and Host Community, Local government authorities UNHCR and Other humanitarian agencies, Donors

General

Danish Refugee Council.