Gbv Senior Caseworker- Akkar

We are looking for a highly qualified individual with a mind set to achieve success in a humanitarian organization working in a challenging but interesting environment. Who are weThe Danish Refugee Council has worked in Lebanon since September 2004, and the programs have followed the country’s needs and progress. The main focus of today’s efforts in Lebanon is to help the hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees, who have fled across the border to find protection from the conflict in their homeland. DRC is simultaneously maintaining the efforts toward the vulnerable groups of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. More than 200.000 Syrian refugees have received assistance from the Danish Refugee Council since the beginning of the crisis.For further information about DRC, please refer to our website: www.drc.dkAbout the jobProviding supervision of case management and psychosocial support to women and girls and particularly gender-based violence survivors Duties Support GBV caseworkers through the provision of technical guidance. Ensure that staff implement and respect best-practice and international standards;  Monitor the implementation of the gender-based violence information management system (GBV IMS) and compile/analyze data in the incident recorder in compliance with the information sharing protocol developed at the inter-agency level;  Support GBV Officer in the submission of internal and donors reports;  Oversee case management (including follow up on referrals and action plans) and support services provided to GBV survivors (awareness sessions, emotional support sessions) in safe spaces; About youTo 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• At least 3-4 years of experience in counseling survivors of GBV or vulnerable women and girlsIdeally you will also have • Master degrees in related fields• Previous experience with humanitarian organizations We offerAn 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 June 2014 and be willing and able to work in Akkar area.Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National staff. Basic Salary:  USD 1,460 per month (basic). CommitmentsDRC 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 processInterested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.dk 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 close 6th of June 2014. The interviews are expected to take place in the following week.