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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 Officer – Community Based Protection (CBP).
The Protection Officer – CBP will participate in the implementation of 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 in close coordination with other DRC Protection teams and field units, the Protection Officer – 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 and capacity-building of the volunteers.
S/He will develop and maintain good relations with the other Protection Officers and Assistants, CPVs, the persons of concerns, relevant stakeholders, and other humanitarian actors.
Main responsibilities:
Programming & Operations
- Under the supervision of the CBP Team leader, carry out community mapping exercises, effective community mobilization and engagement activities efficiently and according to allocated budget and work plan.
- 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 dissemination 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.
- Participate in the implementation of community empowerment and capacity-building activities with the aim of preventing and/or reducing protection risks and building resilience.
- 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.
Coordination and representation
- 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.
- Collaborate and integrate with other DRC sectors (including Site Management, Shelter, WASH, and Economic Recovery units) during field implementation as needed and advised by the CBP Team Leader.
- Ensure interactions by staff with individual beneficiaries and community groups take place in environments and in ways that respect and promote safety, agency and dignity in accordance with professional standards for protection and humanitarian work.
Human Resources
- Under guidance and supervision of the Team Leader, in close coordination with other Protection teams, supervise the Community Protection Volunteers.
- Ensure that CPVs fulfil their roles as per the ToR, by providing support and guidance, including monitoring, coaching, and highlighting capacity building needs and opportunities.
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:
- 2-3 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 directly with and knowledge of conflict-affected and/or vulnerable groups, including migrant and refugee populations.
- Strong skills in communication and implementing of community outreach activities.
- Familiarity with international protection and human rights legal standards, and strong knowledge of migration and displacement contexts in Libya.
- Solid experience in responding to needs of particularly vulnerable individuals and groups using analyses of age, gender, and diversity and other criteria.
- 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: 15 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: 08 September , 2020
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