Protection Assistant (CaseWorker Child Protection)

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

Operating since 2004 in Lebanon, DRC has addressed the needs and rights of vulnerable populations, working initially with Palestinian refugees (since 2004), Iraqi refugees (2007-2010), Lebanese IDPs (during the 2006 conflict), migrant domestic workers (since 2009) and, since 2011, responding to the Syrian refugee crisis.

DRC Lebanon is currently delivering programming in protection, housing, infrastructure, basic assistance, livelihoods, and community development interventions. This myriad programming seeks to address the immediate needs of displaced populations and concurrently support vulnerable host populations. DRC has five offices spread throughout Lebanon in, Beirut, the Bekaa, Saida, Tripoli and Qobayat.

About the job

Respond to children and their families survivors of violence, abuse, exploitation and neglect through the provision of child protection case management.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• In compliance with best-practice, international standards in CP response and national SoP, provide case management services to boys and girls at high risk
• Ensure the child is involved and participates in the establishment of the case plan
• Ensure the social, physical, psychological and emotional well-being of the children
• Flag all high risk cases in which judicial intervention is required to the Case Management Officer and/or Protection Manager ensure they are referred immediately to UPEL or Himaya when relevant
• Ensure the utmost confidentiality of case management data and information throughout the case management process; including protection referrals
• Ensure close coordination with focused and community based PSS teams in order to ensure children and their caregivers are referred from case management to focused and CB PSS and vice-versa
• Raise gaps in CP response services and referral protocols to the Case Management Officer and/or Protection Manager
• Adhere to the principles and guidance of the National CP Case Management SOPs

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have a Bachelor Degree in Social work, Counseling, psychology or other related field. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

• 1 to 2 years of experience as a child protection caseworker, completed training on National CP Case Management SOPs with a preference of experience with GBV
• Previous experience in international organizations, humanitarian settings and working with Syrian refugees in Lebanon
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination and safety of client at all times
• Excellent case management, psychosocial support and communication skills
• Driving license valid for at least 2 years 

Desirable

• Master degree in social work and/or psychology

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: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: Till 31 December 2020 (Pending Donor Approval)

Band/Level: I1 – salary equivalent to 1350 USD

Duty Station: NOL

Start date: End of October 2020

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact karim.mikati@drc.ngo