PSN Integrated Protection Assistant (Social worker) (2 Posts) at Danish Refugee Council (DRC) September 2024

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PSN Integrated Protection Assistant (Social worker) 2 Positions

PSN Integrated Protection Assistant (Social worker) (2 Posts) at Danish Refugee Council (DRC) September 2024

Department Tanzania
Workplace Kibondo
Contract Type National contract

Overall purpose of the role:
Integrated social worker is responsible for the implementation of activities under one or more of the following sectors: community-based rehabilitation, social protection of People with specific Needs, support to PSN committees, community engagement, distribution of NFIs, and PSN case management.

Employment category: National contract, Grade I
Reporting to: Integrated Protection Team Leader [PSN TL]
Technical line manager: Protection Coordinator
Unit/department: Protection
Location: Nduta/Nyarugusu

Responsibilities: (in bullet points)

• Conducting needs assessments of PSN and making sure that the appropriate support is provided.
• Train community structures PWDs and OPCs on identified needs and agreed modules.
• Conduct home visits, outreach, and risk assessment, and make sure that protection solution is done for assigned zones and proper reporting of PSN protection at the camp level.
• Ensure that PSN Safeguarding standards are considered in all activities
• Facilitate various sensitization campaigns and awareness-raising sessions with PSN.
• Participate in community engagement meetings such as Town hall meetings, and monthly community leaders with partners meetings, and ensure PSN rights are mainstreamed.
• Conduct follow-up to PSN survivors of violence, abuse, and neglect and make sure that PSNs are living a well and dignified life.
• Facilitate the identification and linking of PSN with dietary diversification needs to the Kitchen Gardening program.
• Conducting feedback sharing meetings with the PSN committee on issues affecting PSN in their zones and following up on raised concerns with appropriate service providers for early assistance of PSN.
• Conduct focus group discussions with different ages and sex (mainly PSN) on specific topics based on identified needs, service gaps, and protection risks
• Support Community Focal Point In needs assessments and immediate assistance to PSN approach
• Provide regular weekly updates and monthly reports
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor

Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

• 2 years of work experience in a related field
• previous experience working with refugees – preferable
• previous experience working in international organizations mandated for PSN protection– preferable

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Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Social work, sociology, psychology, physiotherapy, development, law, or other related fields

Languages: (indicate fluency level)

• English (spoken and written – very good)
• Kiha (spoken – good) – preferable

Key stakeholders: (internal and external) other

• DRC departments and managers in particular protection, camp management, GFD, supply chain
• UNHCR, in particular, Protection UNIT
• MoHA
• other INGOs
• refugee representatives
• 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 23rd September 2024.

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