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• Ensure 100% of SGBV cases reported access Safety and security on
  case by case basis during the project period.
• Throughout the project period ensure that SGBV survivors are
  provided temporary shelter when further threats and risks are eminent
• Provide basic psycho social counselling to survivors on a case by
  case basis throughout the project period
• Deliver food and material assistance to SGBV survivors on a case by
  case basis throughout the project period
• Facilitate and document medical referrals and follow up, including
  provision of transport and accommodation where necessary during the
  project period
• Ensure linking of survivors for IGAs to Livelihood sector to reduce
  their vulnerability. Ensure 100% full Participation of community in SGBV
  prevention and response is enabled and sustained through the project
  period.
• Conduct SGBV awareness raising and meetings on bi-monthly basis in
  all 06 zones.
• Hold Bi-monthly meetings with SGBV Taskforce, watch groups, youth
  pyramid and Community Activists to assess progress and feedback on SGBV
  prevention and response.
• Support bi-monthly meetings with Community Activists (CAs) in the
  course of the project lifespan.
• Establish, train and support community peer educators
• Establish, train and support Male Action Groups (MAGs)
• Establish and support safe spaces for women and adolescent girls and
  boys within the settlements where they can share experiences, build
  support networks and relationships, strengthen their confidence and build
  their skills in income generating activities to empower them to have
  access and control of resources and reduce their vulnerability to GBV.
• Train SASA! Community Activists (CAs) in Kiryandongo in the course
  of the project.
• Ensure that advocacy is conducted for full participation of
  community in SGBV prevention and response during the project period.
• Facilitate community structures to participate in SGBV advocacy
  activities both locally and at district level.
• Actively engage in the commemoration of 16 days of activism and
  other international days on GBV as stipulated.

• Proactively contribute to quality and timely drafting of weekly,
  monthly reports
• Share daily updates on GBV incidents and risks in his/her area if
  assignment to the child protection assistant.

• Assure that funds allocated to activities are used adequately
• Assure that funds are used in accordance with all DRC / DDG finance
  procedures.

• On request perform any other additional duties assigned by the
  supervisors in order to allow the organization to function optimally.
• Adhere to DRC’s code of conduct

• The ideal candidate for the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Protection
  Assistant – GBV Case worker job opportunity should hold a University
  degree in social sciences, guidance and counselling or relevant fields
• At least two (2) years’ experience working with vulnerable
  communities, basic needs and protection programming experience, and/or
  advocacy programs.
• Professional training in Gender based violence.
• Experience in protection interventions in line with Refugees
  operation with wide Knowledge in SASA methodology.
• Experience of working with UN or Non‐Governmental
  organizations.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is essential.
• Good communication skills and ability to conduct training and
  awareness
• Computer skills.
• Good self-organization and basic management skills.
• Familiarity with Monitoring & Evaluation for UN-funded projects
  desired.
• Fluent English. Knowledge of the local languages spoken in the
  operation area is an asset.

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