Location Lahj

Who are we?

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

DRC has been operating in the Middle East (ME) region for over a decade, running a combination of emergency, livelihood, protection and advocacy programmes through Country Offices (COs) in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey with a Regional Office (RO) in Amman.

DRC Yemen’s response

Throughout its nine field offices and a workforce of 450 staff, DRC upholds its main programmatic objectives to provide immediate and life sustaining assistance, to strengthen the protective environment, and to reduce displacement related risks and vulnerabilities by promoting self-reliance at household and community level.

Overall purpose of the role:

Overall purpose of the role: The Protection Assistant - PSS will be responsible for organizing and implementing the recreational, psychosocial support (PSS) and the awareness activities for children, youth and adults. The Protection Assistant - PSS will also create a weekly schedule of activities for the center, as well as maintain the space equipped and organized, and support in procuring materials according to needs. The Protection Assistant (PSS) will identify individuals in need of further assistance and will refer them to DRC staff for additional services. S/he will be under the management of the Team Leader.

Main Responsibilities:

• Organize and implement PSS activities for children, youth and adults in the community center such as arts, sport, non-formal education, human development skills, etc.;
• Lead the set-up and organization of spaces and materials in the community center in preparation for the recreational, psychosocial, awareness raising, and information dissemination activities;
• Plan and maintain a schedule of activities at the community center, and propose new ideas for activities;
• Identifying needs for material and equipment to conduct activities and support DRC Team Leader with the procurement of items;
• Safely identify and mobilize community members to participate in activities at the community center;
• Greet, welcome, orientate, and register participants in activities at the community center;
• Conducting information sharing sessions and awareness sessions in the community center on topics identified by DRC;
• Raise awareness about the activities in the community center with the community including with community leaders and focal points;
• Safely identify and refer members of the community who require additional assistance and services to DRC’s Social Worker/s and Officer in accordance with defined referral pathways and Standard Operating Procedures, with a particular focus on high risk cases;
• Fill the recreational activities forms and database (as well for other related activities) with accurate information and submit it on weekly basis;
• Strictly abide by the DRC Code of Conduct;
• Must adhere to DRC’s mission, values, code of conduct including respect for the principles of neutrality, do no harm and non-discrimination;
• Must treat all partners and beneficiaries with dignity and respect.

Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

• 1-2 years of experience in protection related work with both children and adults;
• Previous experience providing psychosocial support services;
• Previous experience providing PSS services – including abilities in handcrafting, is a very strong advantage;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination and safety of clients at all times;
• Ability to discuss sensitive issues with respect and empathy;
• Skills in knitting, looming and using sewing machine;
• Must be willing to perform tasks as required by DRC and other partner agencies if relevant.

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:  

• Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.  
• Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.  
• Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.  
• Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.  
• Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. 

Education:

Bachelor/Degree in Social work, counseling, psychology, or closely related field; proven field experience can be accepted in lieu.

Languages:

• Arabic - Fluent, reading and writing
• English – Desirable

We offer

 Contract duration till end of 31.Dec 2021, with possible extension based on fund and performance.

Workplace: Lahj