Senior Gbv Caseworker Assistant (National Staff Only)

We are looking for a highly qualifiedwho can fit the position of Senior Case Worker Assistant GBV in DRC Bekaa Office Who are we?  Danish refugee council has been operatingin 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.ngo  In Bekaa you will find one of the most historical places in the world such as the Baalbak temple. It is also a safe and relaxing environment but at the same time very close to Beirut.   About the job  The Senior Case worker Assistant GBV is responsible to provide case management and psychosocial support to women and girls and particularly gender-based violence survivors.   Duties and Responsibilities  • In compliance with best-practice and international standards in GBV response, provide direct psychosocial support for vulnerable women and girls and particularly GBV survivors. Case management services will include assessment of needs, development of an action plan for recovery, conducting referrals to relevant services, implementing the action plan and ensuring appropriate follow up and case closure when appropriate. The case management process should be implemented through a survivor-centered approach;   • Provide age-appropriate counseling for vulnerable adolescent girls and children through the implementation of tools developed for caring for child survivors and in the best interest of the child.   • Provide age-appropriate quality psychosocial support in mobile and static safe spaces (including women resource centers) and child-friendly spaces including emotional support group sessions and awareness/information sessions;   • File and store GBV data in the gender-based violence information management system (GBV IMS) in compliance with the information sharing protocol developed at the inter-agency level;   • Support the implementation of monitoring and evaluation tools and report on problems in the implementation of the program;   • Contribute to the maintenance of an up-to-date service mapping of the service providers operating in the area;   • Receive referrals from different agencies, do action plan and appropriate response to each case; and send referrals to different agencies according to the action plan developed with the client   • Attend case conferences with relevant key actors when needed, while ensuring a survivor-centered approachand liaise with relevant stakeholders and advocacy to address gaps in GBV response services and referral protocols;   • Work closely with the child protection section when GBV cases involve child survivors, particularly when assessing best interest of the child;    About you  To be successful in this role you must have At least 2 years of experience in counseling survivors of gender-based violence or vulnerable women and girls    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 our vision and values.   Moreover we also expect the following:  Required qualifications  • Previous experience in international organizations and humanitarian settings  • Previous experience working with Syrian refugees in Lebanon.  • Master degree in gender studies, social work and/or psychology.  • Stress management   Desirable qualifications  “Ideally, you will also have…”  • Ability to communicate and write clearly in English is preferred  • Analytical skills  • Flexibility  • Systematic    • Communication  • Teamwork skills  • Initiative(proactive)  • Professionalism   • Organizational awareness   We offer  DRC will offer the successful applicant afourmonths contract, You must be available to start work from September 2017 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 Expatriates and Nationals; please refer to www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. This position will be placed at level B+1 equivalent USD 1450.    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). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV only applications will not be considered.    If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk  Applications close 11th of September. The interviews are expected to take place on a rolling basis.    Need further information?  For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.ngo