New Job at Danish Refugee Council - Tanzania, Protection Assistant (Community Based Protection) | Deadline: 22nd March, 2019

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Jobs in Tanzania 2019: Job Vacancy at Danish Refugee Council - Tanzania, Protection Assistant (Community Based Protection) | Deadline: 22nd March, 2019

AJIRA TANZANIA 2019 / NAFASI ZA KAZI 2019

Title : Protection Assistant (Community Based Protection)

Categories : Assistant

Location : Mtendeli camp, Kibondo

Start Date : ASAP

Duration : Until 31-12-2019

PURPOSE
The Protection Assistant (Community-Based Protection – CBP), under the management and supervision of the Protection Manager and Protection Team Leader (CBP) will be responsible to implement different activities of DRC community-based protection program to ensure the  program’s objectives are achieved.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the leadership structure at three levels (nyumbakumi, village leaders, zone leaders) is in place and active, follow up regularly on the performance of community  leaders and conduct regular meetings with Community Leaders.

• Conduct election and re-election of community leaders and provide orientation and  training on Code of Conduct and PSEA to newly elected leaders.

• Organize weekly Information dissemination campaigns to improve the communication  between agencies and refugees in the camp.

• Collect and analyze the feedbacks of the refugees regarding the humanitarian assistance, share reports / referral to specific agencies and follow up on agencies’  response and actions.

• Ensure the committees are in place and active, make regular follow up and organize  different activities (site maintenance, men, women and market committees) and hold  regular meetings with them

• Receive individual concerns/complaints at the help desk (mobile or in situ) and take  proper actions including verbal advice, writing referrals and provision of accurate  information.

• Follow the referral pathways between DRC and other humanitarian actors and make follow up of the issues raised to ensure feedback is provided on time.

• Ensure proper recording of complaints received and actions taken and provide timely and  accurate data and information to data entry and analysis officer

• Prepare reports (weekly/monthly) on the activities done and submit timely to Protection  Team Leader [community-based]  

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor degree in Community Development, Social work, psychology, political science,

development, law or other related fields

• At least 1 year relevant work experience

• Ability and commitment to maintain confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination and safety  of refugees at all times;

• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility;

• Flexibility in working hours when needed;

• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel, internet, outlook);

• Comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure

• Ability to engage with community members in an open manner, maintain, confidentiality and respect;

• Ability to communicate in English and write reports in English

• Ability to work in an isolated and challenging environment  

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Desirable
• Previous experience in international organizations and humanitarian settings
• Previous experience working with refugees or IDPs or other vulnerable populations

GENERAL
Commitments: DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global
accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this
framework into the work of DRC (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html)  

TERMS
• The Position is contract based.
• Remuneration and benefits are as per DRC Tanzania standard salary scale and benefit package.

CONDITIONS
Availability: Immediately
Duty station: Kibondo, Tanzania. This is a non-family duty station.
Duration: Until 31-12-2019
Reporting: Immediately  

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels in light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.  

Equal Opportunity: DRC is an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.

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. Visit drc.ngo to read more about what we do to secure robust safeguarding mechanisms.

Application due: 3/22/2019
Workplace: Mtendeli Camp
Department/Country: Tanzania

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