Several Gender Based Violence (GBV) Case Worker Job Opportunities – Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Organisation: Danish Refugee
Council (DRC)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: GBV Officer
About Us:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent,
humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more
than 36 countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees
and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote
durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of
humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN
Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in
Disaster Relief.
Job Summary: The Gender
Based Violence (GBV) Case Worker will provide case management services to GBV
survivors. The incumbent also supports the protection sector in quality
implementation of the GBV thematic area in synergy with the larger protection
and community services components.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
  • The incumbent will conduct all steps of
    the case management process: Intake, assessment and engagement, case
    planning, supported referrals, developing practical skills, case review,
    building client capacity.
  • Work closely with other stake holders for
    the integration of the survivors back into community and enhance access to
    livelihood opportunities for GBV survivors to support their healing and
    reintegration process.
  • Input the GBVIMS on a daily/weekly basis
    and produce monthly reports from the same to share with UNHCR.
  • Working with ‘at risk’ young people, their
    families, community, to strengthen community based interventions.
  • Carry out routine visits to the
    protection/safe houses and asses the needs of the survivors under safe
    keeping and the general state of safe houses.
  • Ensure up-to-date filing and documentation
    of GBV cases in line with UNHCR and DRC standard tools.
  • The jobholder will attend to protection
    concerns of persons of concern, provide GBV survivors with information and
    resources to access services and make appropriate referrals to other
    service providers if required.
  • Offer basic psychosocial support services
    to survivors. Determine the need for therapeutic psychosocial or
    psychiatric support for further referral to specialized service providers.
  • Ensure that all the GBV interventions adhere
    to protection standards and principles as well as DRC guidelines and
    accountability standards.
  • Contribute to the daily quality
    implementation, monitoring and evaluation of SGBV- related projects and
    interventions in the area of jurisdiction (Rhino camp refugee settlement).
  • Work in close collaboration with the
    protection team, she/he will proactively contribute to quality and timely
    writing of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Uphold DRC’s code of conduct and
    principles of accountability.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The applicant for the Danish Refugee
    Council (DRC) Gender Based Violence (GBV) Case Worker career opportunity
    must hold a University degree in Psychology, guidance and counselling,
    social work and social administration, social sciences, development
    studies, or relevant fields.
  • Professional training in gender
    mainstreaming is desirable.
  • A minimum of four years’ experience
    working with GBV survivors and especially in a humanitarian setting and/or
    advocacy programs is added advantage.
  • Prior exposure and experience in
    protection interventions in line with Refugee operations with wide
    Knowledge in SASA methodology and case management processes.
  • Good understanding of GBV referral
    pathways
  • Knowledge of Arabic and any other languages
    commonly spoken in the operation area is desirable.
  • Good communication skills and ability to
    conduct training and awareness campaigns
  • Good computer skills especially Microsoft
    packages.
  • Good organizational and management skills.
  • Knowledge of the local languages spoken in
    the operation area (Rhino Camp – Arua) is an asset.
  • Familiarity with the context of operation
    and UNHCR funded projects desired.
  • Excellent command of English and ability
    to work with minimum supervision.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested Ugandan candidates should send
their applications including;
  • A cover letter (1 page) in which you
    explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the
    qualities and qualifications criteria and salary expectations.
  • Concise and accurate CV (maximum 3 pages).
    The CV should include information about your qualification, relevant
    training courses, Work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant
    references.
Please send your cover letter, updated CV and academic certificates by
email to administrator@drcuganda.org
with the subject line as “GBV Case Worker – Rhino Camp”
Deadline: 8th March 2017
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