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, ready to cooperate with community development team.
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. For further information about DRC, please refer to our website: www.drc.dk
About the jobSupervision of case management and psycho-social support to women and children with a focus on gender-based violence survivors and victims of child rights violations
Duties• Support caseworkers through the provision of technical guidance. Ensure that staff implement and respect best-practice and international standards in GBV and CP response in coordination with the Area Capacity Building/ Case Management Officer• Provide age and gender appropriate and specialized support to GBV/CP caseworkers on case management and psychosocial support to women and girls, including guidance on caring for child survivors; support to girls and boys in need of case management including on child labor, neglect and abuse.• Monthly monitor of the efficient and accurate updating 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; and updating of the CP case management database. Compile the data and make note of trends observed.• Support the Officer in submitting internal and donor reports as per schedule.Monthly review of open cases using case supervision tools and develop systems for regular supervision of case management. • Develop and maintain effective working relationship with relevant stakeholders including partner agencies, community leaders and service providers;• Remain abreast of SOPs and best practices at the field, the national and global level• Ensure all CP caseworkers are familiar, practice and adhere to the Child Protection Minimum Standards and the National CP Case Management SOPs.Ensure all GBV caseworkers are familiar, practice and adhere to the IASC GBV guidelines.
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; -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. -Ability to provide technical support, trainings and supervision of GBV case workers;
Ideally you will also have at least 3-4 years of experience in counseling survivors of gender-based violence or vulnerable women and girls/and or in child protection case management.
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 December 2015 and be willing and able to work in Bekaa.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 C1, equivalent to USD 1,561 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 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 19 of November 2015. The interviews are expected to take place the week after
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Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
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English
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