Duty Station [Tripoli,Libya]
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 fulfilment 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 :
DRC Libya is looking to recruit a qualified, flexible professional to work in Tripoli (with support in other locations such as Yefren) as Protection Assistant – Community Based Protection (CBP).
The Protection Assistant – CBP will implement DRC community-based protection mechanism activities, including information dissemination, awareness-raising and psychosocial support at both individual and community levels, and other related tasks. Activities are implemented for Libyan and non-Libyan populations in need of humanitarian assistance.
Under the supervision of the Protection Team Leader – CBP, and guidance from the CBP Officer – in close coordination with other DRC Protection teams and field units, the Protection Assistant – CBP is an active member of the Protection field team, involved in different field-based activities as related to community engagement. This includes strengthening DRC’s community outreach approach and engaging with Libyan and non-Libyan Community Protection Volunteers (CPVs), including through supervision.
The position fosters social cohesion and strengthens communities’ resilience through the promotion of empowering, participatory community activities. S/He will develop and maintain good relations with the CBP Team Leader and Officer, other protection team members, CPVs, persons of concerns, relevant stakeholders and other humanitarian actors.
Main responsibilities:
Programming & Operations
- Contribute to the planning and implementation of community mapping exercises, effective community mobilization and engagement activities efficiently with guidance from CBP Team Leader and Officer.
- In close coordination with CPVs and Protection Monitoring teams, building on community engagement initiatives; share updates highlighted by CPVs and community members on protection risks, concerns, and situational updates affecting populations of concern for management, program, and advocacy purposes.
- Support in identifying information and awareness-raising needs and gaps related to protection and rights among target beneficiaries and communities.
- Disseminate accurate and impartial information to the beneficiaries through individual, collective/group events, advisories, and leaflets.
- Carry out information dissemination and awareness raising activities among the IDP, migrant and refugee communities.
- Contribute to community empowerment and capacity-building activities with the aim of preventing and/or reducing protection risks and building resilience.
- In coordination with the Team Leader and Officer, use solid participatory approaches with attention to age, gender, diversity, and vulnerability criteria, to facilitate meaningful dialogues that enable participants to self-identify protection concerns that affect their communities.
Reporting
- Ensure proper use of tools and online platforms provided for effective reporting information management as relevant.
Coordination and representation
- In coordination with the Team Leader and Officer, represent DRC to the communities including CPVs, community focal points, persons of concern and other relevant stakeholders as delegated by the CBP Team Leader or Protection Manager.
- Interact with CPVs, community leaders, ensuring respect and promotion of safety, agency and dignity in accordance with professional standards for protection and humanitarian work.
- Support the CBP Team Leader and Officer in CPV supervision, ensuring they fulfill their roles as per the ToR and support in monitoring and coaching.
Operations support
- Support the coordination of program activities as they relate to logistics, administration, finance, or security as relevant, in coordination with the relevant departments.
- Ensure compliance with the relevant internal policies and directives.
As well as any other duties as may be assigned by the Protection Manager, relevant to the achievement of Protection objectives.
About you :
- 1 –2 years of professional experience in the field of humanitarian interventions, human rights, civil society, communication or community development, preferably with an international humanitarian organization.
- Experience working with conflict-affected and/or vulnerable groups, including migrant and refugee populations.
- Experience in community mobilization and implementing of community outreach activities.
- Familiarity with international protection and human rights legal standards, and migration and displacement contexts in Libya.
- Demonstrated capacity to effectively represent a humanitarian organization with the individuals and communities and build trust.
Values:
- Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity, ability, and willingness to work with all groups of conflict-affected population, including vulnerable migrants and refugees.
- Field-oriented attitude and strong humanitarian spirit.
Moreover, we also expect the following:
- University Degree in the field of Social Sciences, Sociology, Community Development, Communication, Humanitarian Affairs, or any other related field
- Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English
- Basic knowledge of French and other languages will be considered as asset
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five 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 DRC’s vision and values.
We offer :
- Type of Contract: National Contract
- Contract length: 6 months
- Designation of Duty Station: Tripoli
- Start date: 25 September 2020
Application process :
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: 15 September , 2020
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