Protection Assistant (General Protection) (Baaj)

In 2003, , DRC became one of the first organisations to provide humanitarian assistance in the country. Today, DRC continues to provide humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable displacement-affected families, including IDPs, returnees, and host communities in Basra, Baqubah, Jalawla, Gatoon, Baghdad, Muqdadiya, Balad, Aziz Balad, Samarra, Mosul, Duhok, Tel Afar, Baa’j, Sinjar, and Erbil.

Find more about DRC operations in Iraq here: Iraq | DRC Danish Refugee Council

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified two Economic Recovery Assistants in Sinjar.

About the job
Overall purpose of the role:

• The Protection Assistant is responsible for conducting a range of protection activities, including information provision and regular participatory protection assessments of potential/selected beneficiaries.
• The post holder works in close cooperation and coordination with other team members in ensuring quality implementation of community-based protection activities, Case management, Cash for protection, GBV and PSS activities.

Responsibilities:
Technical

• Identification of people in need of individual protection (Case Management and/or IPA) and ensure timely response,
• Provide case management services, following standardized case management process including the following steps: identification, comprehensive needs assessment, case planning and implementation, follow-up and review, case closure.
• Provision of GBV case management and GBV prevention activities including awareness raising sessions on GBV topics in line with international standards and Iraq GBV case management SOPs
• Provide individual protection assistance in line with DRC Iraq guidance and individual protection assistance SOP, including detailed documentation of intake, assessment, and distribution.
• Regular follow up on the assigned case to ensure that the case plan remains adequate, to monitor progress and identify additional needs.
• Provide psychosocial support throughout the whole case management process.
• Conduct regular visits to targeted field locations for mobile intake and referral.
• Participate in supervision and coaching sessions, individual and/or in group, including case discussions.
• Participate in the implementation of awareness sessions on diverse topics, using validated materials and DRC facilitation guides.
• Participate in the process of identification, selection, training and coordination with community- protection focal points
• Facilitate regular community consultations, including focused group discussions (FGDs), with different groups (older persons, men, women and youth) following DRC guidance to ensure continuous up-to-date understanding of the community needs and capacities, as well as protection concerns, and changes in the context.
• Participate in protection monitoring and raise protection concerns to the Protection Officer to ensure tailored community-based approach.
• Identify beneficiaries in need of further support and ensure timely external or internal referral and follow-up (legal aid, case management, shelter, cash & livelihoods).
• Follow given work plans and schedules for service delivery including weekly CSS schedules.
• Ensure that all Protection activities are complying with best-practice and international standards in protection response (including DRC SOPs and AGD policy).
• Participate in internal and external training, as requested by the Protection Officer (General protection) and Protection Team Leader.

Administrative

• Ensure all Protection activities which includes, CM, IPA, GBV response and prevention, and information dissemination session activities are recorded and documented accurately and in a timely fashion on DRC Iraq’s IM system.
• Implement all necessary MEAL tools, including pre- and post-test.
• Produce activity reports as required and share with the Protection Officer
• Support Protection Officer and Team leader with administrative tasks including purchase requests to supply chain.

Other

• Ensure compliance with DRC guidelines and policies on HR, admin, finance, and supply chain.
• Ensure adherence to DRC national staff policy guidelines and Code of Conduct.
• Ensure compliance with DRC AGD policy and AGD programmatic minimum standards.
• Ensuring compliance with the zero-tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse policy.
• Perform any other relevant tasks as requested by the Protection Team Leader.

About you:
Required experience and competencies.

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in protection in humanitarian setting
• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience in GBV programing
• Experience in Humanitarian Protection activities and the delivery of community programs to vulnerable groups
• Understanding of protection principles, protection minimum standards and basic psychosocial support concepts
• Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and prioritize the safety and dignity of beneficiaries at all times.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Education

• Diploma in social work, Humanities, Law, Counseling, psychology or another related field equivalent professional qualification

Languages: (indicate fluency level)

• Fluency in Arabic
• English is favorable

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 uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

WE OFFER

• Contract Length: 10 Months- Until 30th of Nov. 2025
• Salary Band: I
• Start Date: 1- Feb-2025
• Comprehensive health insurance for staff, spouse, and up to two children under 18.
• Personal Accident insurance coverage in the event of work-related accidents during working hours.
• Psychosocial support for staff and family members.
• Learning & Development opportunities for professional growth.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff. Please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact [email protected]

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: [12- Jan.-2024]

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.

Department:

Location: Ba'aj