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• Under the supervision of the Protection Team Leader, contribute to
  the writing of concept papers and proposal development on the GBV thematic
  areas of protection. Also identify GBV gaps and vulnerabilities with a
  view to generating ideas for future projects with strong impact for the
  beneficiaries.
• Support the protection assessment in particular in the GBV field and
  ongoing risks analysis in order to design adequate responses.
• Contribute to the development of advocacy points based on assessment
  of situation.
• Under the supervision of the Protection and Community Services
  Coordinator ensure that all the GBV protection approaches and tools are
  developed in synergy with the overall DRC’s national based protection
  initiatives.
• Oversee the daily quality implementation, monitoring and evaluation
  of SGBV- related projects and interventions in Kiryandongo refugee
  settlement.
• Make sure that all the protection projects adhere to the highest GBV
  protection standards and principles as well as DRC guidelines and
  accountability standards.
• Strengthen prevention and response mechanisms to all forms of abuse
  through sensitizations, trainings, IEC materials, capacity building of
  community structures etc.
• Facilitate and support awareness raising activities and advocate for
  prevention of SGBV within the communities
• Ensure SGBV Standard Operation Procedures are in place and followed
  by all parties
• Lead the effort to develop a multi-sectorial prevention and response
  and reporting mechanism as well as information sharing
• In collaboration with the DRC Kiryandongo Protection Team Leader
  proactively contribute to quality and timely monthly, quarterly and annual
  reports.
• Conduct SGBV Situational Analysis (SITREP) on a monthly basis with
  partners

• Develop relationships with a range of key stakeholders including
  donors, Local Government and other stakeholders on the GBV thematic areas
  at the field level in close cooperation with the Protection Team Leader.
• Representation of DRC and active participation in the local GBV
  working groups and any other meetings as requested.
• Close co-ordination in project implementation with partners (UN
  agencies and national/international NGOs), including referrals, protection
  gap analysis, advocacy.
• Actively liaise with other DRC sectors and ensure the integration of
  the SGBV intervention in all the activities.
• Link with the legal aid sector program as a key strategy to
  achieving the reforms needed to increase access to justice for the SGBV
  survivors.
• Work closely with the other programme components to maximize
  programme output and impact.

• Provide technical and programmatic leadership for the GBV outreach
  workers and community based mechanisms in Kiryandongo operational area as
  needed.
• Provide technical leadership to the GBV assistant in the case
  management work. Ensure all cases are up to date (filling system and
  GBVIMS) and progressing well and in line with UNHCR and DRC standard
  tools.
• Develop staff performance measurement and targets and appraise them
  based on the set targets.
• Provision of technical support to staff members in linking DRC
  Kiryandongo GBV prevention and response to relevant protection standards,
  best practices and policy documents ensuring a rights-based approach programme
  framework.

• Follow up all DRC / DDG Procedures for Security, Finance, Logistics,
  HR and Administration.
• Uphold DRC’s international code of conduct and principles of
  accountability.
• Any other tasks as may be assigned from time to time.

• Support the Protection Team Leader to monitor financial commitments
  and expenditures against budgets and provide timely feedback on budget
  follow ups.
• Plan and coordinate proactively logistics and movements of staff
  from and to different clusters

• The ideal candidate for the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Protection
  GBV Officer job opportunity should hold a post graduate diploma in legal
  practice and a University degree in social sciences, guidance and
  counselling or relevant fields.
• At least six (6) years’ experience working with vulnerable
  communities, basic needs and distribution programming experience, and/or
  advocacy programs.
• Experience in SGBV programming is essential
• Experience of managing and supervising staff.
• Experience of working with UN or Non‐Governmental
  organizations.
• Good communication skills and ability to conduct training and
  awareness.
• Understanding of gender, protection and human rights.
• Computer skills.
• Good organizational and people 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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