Child Protection Caseworker

We are looking for a highly qualified candidate who can fit the position of Case Worker (Child Protection) under the Protection department in Akkar. Who are we? DRC 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.dk   About the job The Case Worker (Child Protection) will be responsible of:   Duties • In compliance with best-practice, international standards and National Case Management SOPs in CP response, provide direct psychosocial support to vulnerable girls and boys. Case management services will include assessment of needs, development of an action plan for recovery, implementing the action plan and ensuring appropriate follow up and close the case when appropriate. The case management process should be implemented through a child-centered approach • Provide age-appropriate counseling for vulnerable children through the implementation of tools developed to ensure the best interest of the child. • Provide age-appropriate qualitative psychosocial support in safe spaces (community centers) including emotional support group sessions and awareness sessions; • To store and file CP data ensuring the confidentiality of the information collected and the services provided according to the minimum standard; • To prepare and submit weekly, monthly and 3-month work plans in a timely manner upon  officer’s validation; • Receive referrals from different agencies, do action plan and appropriate response to each case; • Liaise with relevant stakeholders and advocacy to address gaps in CP response services and referral protocols; • Work closely with the GBV sector when a case involves child survivors, particularly when assessing best interest of the child;   About you To be successful in this role you must have Bachelor/Degree in Social work, Counseling, psychology or other related field;  Ability to maintain confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination and safety of client at all times; Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility, Flexibility in working overtime when needed; Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel); Comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well and at least 2 years of experience in counseling mainly with children;   Ideally you will also have Master degree in social work and/or psychology as well as Previous experience in international organizations and humanitarian settings and previous experience working with Syrian refugees in Lebanon. We offer An interesting job in one of the world’s best NGOs. DRC will offer the successful applicant a 6 months contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work from March 2016 and be willing and able to work in Kobayat, Akkar. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National staff. This position will be placed at level B+1, equivalent to 1,450 per month.   Commitments DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html).   Application process Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.ngo and find Current Vacancies.  All applicants should send a cover letter and an updated CV no longer than four pages, both in the same language as the vacancy note. Your CV should also include contact details of three professional referees. (Applications sent to the email vacancy@drclebanon.dk will not be taken into consideration.   Applications close 25 February 2016. The interviews are expected to take place within one week after the deadline. DRC reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline