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Dansk Flygtningehjælp
Protection Team Leader (GBV)
CONTRACT
August 22, 2024
DepartmentUkraine
WorkplaceChernihiv
Contract TypeNational contract
Posted22 Aug 2024
Expires06 Sep 2024
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection agency with a mandate to protect, advocate and promote durable solutions for displacement affected populations.
DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRC employs over 800 staff in Ukraine and will continue significant scale-up in 2022 to implement emergency response in the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine action) sectors, using direct interventions, support to duty bearers and civil society organizations (CSOs), and partnerships with CSOs. DRC will continue and adapt its durable solutions portfolio to the evolving context.
DRC is currently looking for a Protection Team Leader (Gender Based Violence - GBV) for its activities in Chernihiv.
This position will report to the Protection Manager.
Overall purpose of the role:
Under the management of the Protection manager, the Protection Team Leader (GBV) will oversee the implementation of activities to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls. He/She will be responsible for managing and supervising the GBV team, will provide guidance and support to the team, ensuring that staff members have the skills and resources they need to provide effective survivor-centered care. S/he will also be responsible for ensuring that the GBV program is coordinated with other protection activities. S/he will participate in coordination meetings and represent DRC in relevant forums. S/he will be based in Chernihiv DRC office, with field activities in Chernihiv and Chernihiv oblasts.
Candidates without a background in working with women and girls affected by violence, but who have an interest in the area are encouraged to apply as on the job training will be provided.
Main responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Protection Manager, the Protection Team Leader (GBV) will:
Completion of secondary school, or relevant level of experience required. University study preferred.
We offer:
Contract length: Open-ended contract upon successful completion of the three-month probation period.
Level: G-Manager
Designation of Duty Station: Chernihiv
Start date: As soon as possible.
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national staff.
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: 06.09.2024
DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRC employs over 800 staff in Ukraine and will continue significant scale-up in 2022 to implement emergency response in the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine action) sectors, using direct interventions, support to duty bearers and civil society organizations (CSOs), and partnerships with CSOs. DRC will continue and adapt its durable solutions portfolio to the evolving context.
DRC is currently looking for a Protection Team Leader (Gender Based Violence - GBV) for its activities in Chernihiv.
This position will report to the Protection Manager.
Overall purpose of the role:
Under the management of the Protection manager, the Protection Team Leader (GBV) will oversee the implementation of activities to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls. He/She will be responsible for managing and supervising the GBV team, will provide guidance and support to the team, ensuring that staff members have the skills and resources they need to provide effective survivor-centered care. S/he will also be responsible for ensuring that the GBV program is coordinated with other protection activities. S/he will participate in coordination meetings and represent DRC in relevant forums. S/he will be based in Chernihiv DRC office, with field activities in Chernihiv and Chernihiv oblasts.
Candidates without a background in working with women and girls affected by violence, but who have an interest in the area are encouraged to apply as on the job training will be provided.
Main responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Protection Manager, the Protection Team Leader (GBV) will:
- Manage and oversee the implementation of the activities to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls, including planning, monitoring and evaluation. Develop work plans, ensure quality programming and manage program budgets and resources.
- Supervise and manage the GBV team, providing guidance and support, facilitating team meetings, completing performance reviews.
- Oversee and supervise the case management activities conducted by the GBV Assistants and GBV Officers in line with guidance. Case management is a structured form of support for women and girls affected by violence, including emotional support and supporting them to access services. Ensure that documentation related to case management is safely stored and documentation is completed correctly.
- Constantly build the capacity of the GBV team members and other key stakeholeders in the prevention of a, including through the provision of trainings and mentoring. Support in the development of project tools and resources in coordination with the GBV Specialist.
- Coordinate with other organizations and stakeholders working in the same area to ensure that efforts to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls are integrated and effective, participate in coordination meetings and represent DRC in relevant forums; develop and maintain effective working relationship with relevant partner agencies, community focal points and service providers.
- Maintain an up-to-date service mapping of the service providers operating in the area
- Develop contextualized key messaging and materials, including IEC material, for awareness-raising and capacity-building purposes.
- Identify strategies to reduce women and girls risk of vulnerability to violence and support in integrating these strategies into humanitarian programming.
- Ensure that accurate and timely reports are submitted to donors, and that program documentation is maintained and up-to-date.
- Contribute to and provide field-related inputs for proposals for funding for new projects.
- Provide regular reports to the Protection manager
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the Protection Manager, relevant to the achievement of protection objectives.
- Commitment to gender equality and interest in working in the prevention and response to violence against women and girls.
- Familiarity with topics regarding women’s protection or women’s rights such empowerment programmes, reproductive health, counselling etc.
- Comfortable in speaking about sensitive topics and working with people in distress.
- Previous experience in managing a team or supervising team members is prefered.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work effiectively with survivors, staff members, and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
- Strong sense of personal integrity and understanding of confidentiality and ethics.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange, Windows operating systems.
- Strong English language skills.
- Ukrainian language skills required.
- Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
- Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
- Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
- Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
- Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
Completion of secondary school, or relevant level of experience required. University study preferred.
We offer:
Contract length: Open-ended contract upon successful completion of the three-month probation period.
Level: G-Manager
Designation of Duty Station: Chernihiv
Start date: As soon as possible.
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national staff.
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: 06.09.2024
DRC as an employer
Founded in 1956, DRC Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world - and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 40 countries, we protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees. We pride ourselves on our:
- Professionalism, impact & expertise
- Humanitarian approach & the work we do
- Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
- Culture, values & strong leadership
- Fair compensation & continuous development
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.
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