Child Protection Officer-Restoring Family Links (2 Posts) at DRC Tanzania August 2024

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Child Protection Officer-Restoring Family Links. 2 Positions

Child Protection Officer-Restoring Family Links (2 Posts) at Danish Refugee Council (DRC) August 2024

Department Tanzania
Workplace Kibondo/Kasulu
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.

Overall purpose of the role:
Child Protection Officer - Restoring Family Link (RFL) will be responsible for handling child protection activities including the identification of unaccompanied children and vulnerable separated children who need family tracing and reunification through collecting relevant information related to intervention on Restoring Family Link (RFL). The officer will work jointly with the Child Protection team in providing technical advice and timely follow-up on the implementation of RFL services.

Employment Category: National contract
Reporting to: Child Protection team leader
Unit/department: Child Protection
Location: Kibondo and Kasulu
Authorization level: N/A

Responsibilities and tasks

• Receive, process, and manage tracing requests from the refugee community concerning unaccompanied children (UAC) and vulnerable separated children (SC) and conduct interviews with them to gather necessary information for tracing efforts;
• Develop various tools, SOPs and methods to trace missing family members, including interviews, data analysis, and collaboration with other agencies;
• Analyzing all information and interviewing unaccompanied and separated refugee children who need RFL whilst conducting home visits to prepare BID reports and present them to a BID panel;
• Raise awareness about the identification of unaccompanied children and vulnerable separated children (UASC) within the refugee community and among stakeholders who require family tracing and reunification;
• Advocate for the rights of separated families and the importance of family unity in humanitarian contexts;
• Organize and coordinate family reunification processes, including travel arrangements and documentation as well as prepare the transfer of children in eventual cross-border family reunifications and support intercamp family reunifications when need be;
• Contributes to Identifying the main RFL patterns, trends, and issues relating to RFL service in Nduta/Nyarugusu Refugee Camp;
• Participates in the monitoring/facilitation of the implementation of the RFL services done by DRC in the Refugee context;
• In coordination with UNHCR focal point, will facilitate the communication between UACSC who need family tracing and reunification and their family members through appropriate means;
• In collaboration with the Information Management Officer and child protection team leader, promotes and ensures the quality data-management system;
• Assists in the planning and implementing of meetings, seminars, and training workshops concerning RFL to DRC staff partners and other key stakeholders;
• Maintain accurate and confidential case files, ensuring all interactions and progress are documented;
• Provide emotional support and guidance to individuals and families during the tracing and reunification process in the camp; Participate in relevant coordination meetings and networks to share information and best practices by working closely with local authorities, community groups and other agencies to support tracing and reunification efforts;
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar position or relevant humanitarian action;
• Previous working experience with International Organizations (preferred);
• Advanced computer skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Strong written and oral communication skills, effective in representation and liaison with external parties with Excellent command of written and spoken English;
• Ability to provide technical support, training, and supervision;
• Strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, work independently and prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks, and maintain attention to detail;
• Willing to collaborate with and support people from different ethnic groups and different religions;
• Demonstrated interest in humanitarian work and supporting people affected by conflict;

Education:

• University degree in Law, Human Rights, Sociology, Social Work, Education or related field;

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Languages:

• 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) and host Community representatives.
• 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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