Senior Gbv Caseworker Assistant (National Staff Only)

We are looking for a highly qualified to respond to GBV concerns at a group and individual level    Who are we?  Danish refugee council has been operating in the Middle East and North Africa for over a decade, running a combination of livelihood, protection, advocacy and relief projects. DRC has six project offices throughout Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Tunisia/Libya, Turkey, and both a country and regional office in Jordan.  DRC Lebanon has been assisting the Syrian displaced, fleeing Syria into northern Lebanon, since May 2011. This assistance has come through the provision of food and non-food items, various outreach activities (registration, follow-up and awareness sessions) rehabilitation of collective shelters and the implementation of quick impact projects.  For further information about DRC, please refer to our website: www.drc.ngo     About the job  Providing case management and conducting focused psychosocial support interventions with women, girls, men and boys at risk of or survivors of gender-based violence    Duties and Responsibilities  • In compliance with best-practice and international standards in GBV response, provide direct psychosocial support for vulnerable women and girls, men and boys and particularly GBV survivors. At all times, ensure the safety and respect of the survivor, in addition to the confidentiality of his/her information and his/her right to access services without any discrimination.   • Provide case management services through high quality and confidential interventions in line with minimum standards for service provision and DRC’s case management SOPs. This will include assessment of needs, development of an action plan for recovery, development of a safety plan when needed, conducting referrals to relevant services, implementing the action plan and ensuring appropriate follow up and case closure when appropriate.   • When needed, liaise with DRC’s lawyer to ensure that GBV survivors receive legal counselling in line with the case plan, whilst ensuring that safety considerations have been addressed in order to protect the survivor. This is especially applicable for complex cases such as custody claims or pressing criminal charges.  • When needed, liaise with DRCs psychologist to ensure that GBV survivors receive mental health services through a tailored treatment plan to empower survivors to cope and overcome the trauma that results from GBV violations.  • File and store GBV data in the gender-based violence information management system (GBV IMS) in compliance with the information sharing protocol developed at the inter-agency level  • Ensure the utmost confidentiality of case management data and information throughout the case management process; including protection referrals  • Safely identify and refer all children engaged in child labour or early marriage and their caregivers to DRC’s focused PSS programs, especially children of survivors receiving case management services  • Deliver focused PSS in line with global and national inter-agency SOPs/standards to adolescent girls. Ensure that the girls are registered in focused PSS activities without creating stigma and/or judgement  • Create a safe space where participants can voice their opinions, thoughts and emotions, share experiences and brainstorm on solutions in a confidential and respectful manner  • Provide emotional support group sessions to women and girls at risk of or survivors of gender based violence in compliance with best-practice and DRC’s guidelines   • Prepare and submit weekly, monthly and 3-month work plans in a timely manner upon Case Management Officer’s validation  • Receive referrals from different agencies, develop an action plan and appropriate response to each case. Ensure that informed consent/assent is taken before opening a case, and prioritize intervention according to risk level  • Deliver safe identification and referral training to DRC staff, including sessions on the GBV core concepts and guiding principles    About you  To be successful in this role you must have:    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 our vision and values.     Moreover we also expect the following:  Required qualifications  • Ability to maintain confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination and safety of survivor at all times  • Excellent knowledge of GBV, child protection and PSS basic principles  • Excellent facilitation skills  • Excellent knowledge of GBV and CP case management principles  • Excellent knowledge of the negative impacts of early marriage on the individual, family and community level  • Excellent knowledge of the negative impacts of child labor on child development   • Excellent knowledge of child development and adult learning techniques  • Excellent communication and psychosocial first aid skills  • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility  • Comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well  • Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel)  • Ability to work flexible hours  • Preferably female candidates    Desirable qualifications  ideally, you will also have:  • 3 to 4 years of experience as a GBV or a child protection caseworker  • Previous experience in international organizations and humanitarian settings  • Previous experience working with Syrian refugees in Lebanon    We offer  DRC will offer the successful applicant an contract until the end of the year, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work from mid May 2017 and be willing and able to work in Tripoli.  Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals; please refer to www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. This position will be placed at level B+1 with a basic salary of 1450 USD.    Application process  Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.ngo under current vacancies.   All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV only applications will not be considered.    If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk  Applications close on the 21st of May 2017. The interviews are expected to take place a week after the close date.  Please note that applications sent directly to any of DRC staff will not be considered.    For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.ngo