Protection Monitoring Assistant (National Contract)

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. 

Operating since 2004 in Lebanon, DRC has addressed the needs and rights of vulnerable populations, working initially with Palestinian refugees (since 2004), Iraqi refugees (2007-2010), Lebanese IDPs (during the 2006 conflict), migrant domestic workers (since 2009) and, since 2011, responding to the Syrian refugee crisis.  

DRC Lebanon is currently delivering programming in protection, housing, infrastructure, basic assistance, livelihoods, and community development interventions. This myriad programming seeks to address the immediate needs of displaced populations and concurrently support vulnerable host populations. DRC has five offices spread throughout Lebanon in, Beirut, the Bekaa, Saida, Tripoli and Qobayat. 

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About the job

The Protection Monitoring Assistant will be responsible of monitoring protection concerns among refugee and host communities in Bekaa. In addition, the Protection Monitoring Assistant will identify and refer protection cases to relevant services and ensure proper follow up.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Conduct mobile field visits 4 days per week to refugee settlements and host population areas to meet with community key stakeholders and identify protection concerns;  

• During field visits, apply the protection monitoring tools provided for both community and household level monitoring (focus group discussions, key informant or semi-structured interviews, etc.) and enter collected data in digital data collection systems and transfer these data to Protection Monitoring Officer on regular basis;  

• Identify, refer and follow up on the most vulnerable identified cases as well as individuals faced with protection concerns (incl. GBV, Child protection, etc.) to relevant internal or external services;  

• Support analysis of collected data and trends with the supervisor and team and support the development and improvement of protection monitoring tools by providing technical feedback to supervisor after the field visits; 

• During field visits, conduct information sessions on available services and other topics;  

• Meet regularly with service providers to update service mapping in coordination with the Protection Monitoring Officer;  

• Liaise with localized advocacy groups, community based committees and other relevant local stakeholders (incl. municipalities, service providers, etc.) to improve the effectiveness of the protection monitoring activities; 

• Work closely with PSS and Capacity building teams to ensure GBV/Child protection prevention and response is adequately addressed across sectors and humanitarian interventions; 

• Coordinate with other DRC teams and refer beneficiaries to other DRC programs and sectors; 

• Daily data entry and follow up on DRC’s information management system/database 

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About you 

To be successful in this role we expect you to have Bachelor in Social work, political science, law or related field. We also expect the following:  

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Required  

• Experience in an NGO, preferably in social or legal work 

• Good reporting and communication skills:  

• Familiarity with ODK tablets;  

• Previous experience in humanitarian settings; 

• Previous experience working with Syrian refugees in Lebanon 

• Fluency in Arabic is a must  

• Basic English writing and oral skills 

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Desirable 

• Experience working for International NGO is preferred 

• Bachelor degree in Law, Human rights or other related field

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 

Contract length: 4 months until April 2018 – renewable based on fund and performance. 

Level:  B1 

Duty Station: Bekaa 

Start date: February 2018

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact dolene.khairallah@drclebanon.dk.

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) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 8th of February 2018

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport. 

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

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