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Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Tanzania Jobs 2024Child Protection Officer-Psychologist. Child Protection Officer-Psychologist at Danish Refugee Council (DRC) August 2024
Department Tanzania
Workplace Kibondo
Contract Type National contract
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international non-governmental organization that provides assistance and promotes durable solutions for refugees and internally displaced people, based on humanitarian principles and human rights.
The Danish Refugee Council is a humanitarian actor in Tanzania. Since 2015, as part of the Burundian Refugee Response in Tanzania, DRC has worked in the sectors of camp management, Community-Based Protection, Livelihoods, Protection, WASH, General Food distribution, and Shelter/ small infrastructure in Nduta camp. Starting from January 2020, DRC has been implementing Camp Management, Protection, and Livelihoods projects in the Nyarugusu refugee camp. From January 2023, DRC implemented an Energy and Environment Project in the refugee and host communities of Nduta and Nyarugusu refugee camps.
DRC is looking for a competent engineer to support the design and implementation of various assets for community resilience building towards climate change and related shocks and stresses, food insecurity, land degradation, and limited livelihood opportunities
The overall purpose of the role:
The Psychologist will ensure the emotional and social well-being of the children supported by DRC by supporting the implementation of a Psychosocial support programme within the DRC Emergency Responses in Kigoma Region. The position holder in coordination with staff in child protection particularly case management, Psycho-social Support (PSS) and community-based teams as well as partners will ensure that refugee children receive timely and appropriate structured psycho-social support services. S/he will also be facilitating training for the PSS staff on key topics including but not limited to PSS, Psychological first aid and other related topics.
Employment Category: National contract
Reporting to: Child Protection Team Lead
Unit/department: Child Protection
Location: Kibondo
Authorization level: N/A er
Responsibilities and tasks
Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)
Education:
Key stakeholders: (internal and external)
Child Protection Officer-Psychologist at Danish Refugee Council (DRC) August 2024
Department Tanzania Workplace Kibondo
Contract Type National contract
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international non-governmental organization that provides assistance and promotes durable solutions for refugees and internally displaced people, based on humanitarian principles and human rights.
The Danish Refugee Council is a humanitarian actor in Tanzania. Since 2015, as part of the Burundian Refugee Response in Tanzania, DRC has worked in the sectors of camp management, Community-Based Protection, Livelihoods, Protection, WASH, General Food distribution, and Shelter/ small infrastructure in Nduta camp. Starting from January 2020, DRC has been implementing Camp Management, Protection, and Livelihoods projects in the Nyarugusu refugee camp. From January 2023, DRC implemented an Energy and Environment Project in the refugee and host communities of Nduta and Nyarugusu refugee camps.
DRC is looking for a competent engineer to support the design and implementation of various assets for community resilience building towards climate change and related shocks and stresses, food insecurity, land degradation, and limited livelihood opportunities
The overall purpose of the role:
The Psychologist will ensure the emotional and social well-being of the children supported by DRC by supporting the implementation of a Psychosocial support programme within the DRC Emergency Responses in Kigoma Region. The position holder in coordination with staff in child protection particularly case management, Psycho-social Support (PSS) and community-based teams as well as partners will ensure that refugee children receive timely and appropriate structured psycho-social support services. S/he will also be facilitating training for the PSS staff on key topics including but not limited to PSS, Psychological first aid and other related topics.
Employment Category: National contract
Reporting to: Child Protection Team Lead
Unit/department: Child Protection
Location: Kibondo
Authorization level: N/A er
Responsibilities and tasks
- Provide ongoing technical support to staff implementing psycho-social support activities in Child-Friendly Spaces and the Community.
- Assess psycho-social or Psychosocial needs, risk assessments and psychometric testing if needed.
- Facilitating Capacity building sessions for key staff teams including social workers as well as associates such as incentives workers and partners on PSS, Psychological first aid and effectively communicating with children and youth in distress among others.
- Identify online courses on PSS and other related themes for staff to undertake to build their capacity.
- Develop and update work plans for the implementation of PSS activities.
- Regular follow-up to ensure all services and action points listed in the case plan are carried out within agreed time frames.
- Develop and put in place the necessary tools to evaluate the outcomes of Psycho-social support intervention.
- Writing reports and record keeping of all information regarding activities (Data, weekly reports, monthly reports) respecting quality standards.
- Collaborate with key agencies, local authorities and organizations for the provision of psycho-social support (as needed) to affected children and young people in all plans and sometimes their families as well.
- Represent DRC in relevant working groups such as the MHPSS WG and others as will be required.
- Empower staff teams especially those managing CFSs and case management to be able to identify children with Psycho-social issues and how to provide Psychological first aid in the absence of a psychologist.
- Work in close collaboration with the child protection team leader and other team leaders to ensure that the psycho-social well-being of children and young people is addressed.
- Support teams in addressing the special needs of beneficiaries who face psycho-social issues and the consequences this has on their families and community.
- Responsible for ensuring the provision of individual and group counselling/ discussion for beneficiaries and caregivers to facilitate his/her community integration.
- Support staff’s teams in the CFS and case management to ensure the PSS spaces are according to standard and record management including database is effective.
- Identify and work with management to equip centres and offices with relevant PSS materials including manuals or books, IEC among others.
Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)
- Minimum of 3 years experience in a related field
- Demonstrates a good understanding of mental health and psycho-social support practices in a similar position.
- Experience with refugees will be an added advantage
- Interpersonal and psycho-therapeutic skills.
- Patience, stress management and confidentiality.
- Good knowledge of computer applications
- Good training abilities.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology preferably child/developmental psychology, counselling or psychology equivalent.
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- Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English and Swahili, knowledge of Kirundi is an advantage.
Key stakeholders: (internal and external)
- DRC Protection staff, refugees and donors
- Local Government (refugee camp).
- Community groups.
- Other NGOs and relief actors.
- MoHA, and police.
DRC as an employer
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:
- Professionalism, impact & expertise
- Humanitarian approach & the work we do
- Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
- Culture, values & strong leadership
- Fair compensation & continuous development.
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Providing equal opportunities
We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.
Promoting high standards
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Application and CV
Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered.
DRC only accepts applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under JOB.
Please submit your application and CV in English no later than 15th August, 2024.
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