Psychosocial Support (Pss) Gbv Assistant

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 we?The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental and nonprofit organization, founded in 1956, that works in more than 30 countries around the world.DRC has been operating in Lebanon since 2004, working with Palestinian and Iraqi refugees, as well as Lebanese communities affected by the war in 2006.  DRC is committed to basic humanitarian principles; including impartiality and neutrality, and offers the highest standards of accountability to the people it serves.For further information about DRC, please refer to our website: www.drc.dk About the jobConduct household visits in order to provide newcomer families and their children with psychosocial support, including information on available services, registration at UNHCR, key protection messages and basic psychological first aid (PFA). Assess and identify cases and make timely and safe referrals to protection, GBV and child protection teams, as appropriate. Duties• Identify settlements of vulnerable women and girls in the catchment areas of the centre-based activities; • To supervise mobile PSS, recreational and awareness activities in informal settlements, collective centres and other community spaces by creating a safe setting where women and girls can express their feelings and needs;• To supervise and monitor the work of the animators when applicable (who support the implementation of the PSS and recreational activities);• Carry out field visits and conduction of information sessions on available services, reproductive health, hygiene, etc.; • Identification and referrals of GBV survivors for case management and other specialized services; • Identifying other protection cases and doing appropriate referrals; About you• Bachelor/Degree in Social work, political science, law 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.• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel); • Fluency in Arabic required.• Ability to communicate in English and write reports in English strongly preferred. We offerAn interesting job in one of the world’s best NGOs. DRC will offer the successful applicant a six month contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. 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 1,413 USD per month. 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 applicantsshould 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 the August 14, 2015; the interviews are expected to take place the following week.