Protection Officer (PSS)

Date Posted: Jun 08, 2024

Job Detail

Location:

Kandahar
Company:

Danish Refugee Council
Type:

Contract
Shift:

Rotating Days
Career Level:

Entry Level Staff
Positions:

1
Vacancy number:
Experience:

3 Year
Gender:

Any
Salary:

As per company salary scale Af
Degree:

Bachelors
Apply Before:

Jun 20, 2024

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About Danish Refugee Council

Founded in 1956, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO - one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In 40 countries 7,500 employees protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement affected people and communities. DRC works during displacement at all stages: In the acute crisis, in exile, when settling and integrating in a new place, or upon return. DRC provides protection and life-saving humanitarian assistance. DRC supports displaced persons in becoming self-reliant and included into hosting societies. DRC works with civil society and responsible authorities to promote protection of rights and peaceful coexistence. Our 6,000 volunteers in Denmark make an invaluable difference in integration activities throughout the country.

Job Description

ABOUT THE JOB

The Psychosocial Support Officer, under the direct supervision of Protection Team Leader in Kandahar, is primarily responsible for providing psychosocial counselling to the project beneficiaries and targeted communities, case management, referrals and follow-up, awareness raising, liaising with government and other key stakeholders, and conducting trainings.

Responsibilities:

Provide individual and group psychosocial counselling to the project beneficiaries in Kandahar/Zabul targeted communities.
Ensure professional psychological assessment and support for all beneficiary cases, and closely monitor and document the psychological recovery cases.
Produce and maintain accurate records of the beneficiaries cases, keep all case documents locked/protected and confidential.
Provide referral of beneficiaries for additional assistance, as needed, to internal and external service providers;
Conduct psychosocial information awareness raising sessions in the targeted communities;
Engage men and women of the community in discussions around women’s rights and gender-based violence.
Identify problems with GBV and access to services and provide recommendation to mitigate them;
Set up a monitoring system to evaluate the effectiveness and the impact of the planned individual and group psychological support on the beneficiaries.
Support/give training to DRC-DDG staff on how to identify signs of possible abuse affecting the beneficiaries at the center and encountered through outreach and awareness raising activities
Support/give training to other local actors and community members on psychological first aid (PFA), identification and referral of persons in need of psychosocial support, including principles of working with children and survivors.
Provide support in needs assessment surveys for future protection programming;
Submit weekly progress reports of the activities to line manager;
Perform other relevant duties, as needed or requested.

Job Requirements

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies:

University degree in Psychology or Social Work, and a valid certificate from the Ministry of Health certifying as professional psychosocial counsellor.
An understanding of the basic principles of humanitarian work, human rights, protection, and the needs of internally displaced persons and refugees in Afghanistan.
Interest in humanitarian work and human rights, ability and willingness to learn.
Ability to clearly express one’s thoughts, to analyze and present information clearly and concisely.
Ability to set priorities and show initiative, to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Education/qualifications:

3 years of work experience (with at least 2 years with an international organization) in psychological/psychosocial counseling, preferably with IDPs/refugees/returnees.
Demonstrated strong experience working with vulnerable clients, including survivors of SGBV and victims of child abuse.
Strong knowledge of child-friendly interviewing techniques and communicating with children.
Familiarity with IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings.
Understanding the psychosocial support needs of IDPs/refugees in Afghanistan.

Languages:

Good knowledge of English, fluency in Pashto and good knowledge of Dari

We Offer:

Contract length: to 31st of December 2024 with the possibility of Extension.
Band: NMH
Designation of Duty Station: Based in Kandahar with frequent travels to Zabul
DRC has Flexible working hours for Females staff as per DRC Policy.
13th month’s salary Will be paid by end of each month with salary.
Top-up credit card as per office regulations.
1+1 Health Insurance will be provided by DRC.
Eid Bonus.
DRC provide Transport allowance/ Transportation Facilities for female and people with disability.
DRC Provides kindergarten/ Day Care allowance for max 2 children – Applicable to female mothers.
Per diem allowance for employee and her Mahram - Applicable for female
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the DRC salary scale

Skills Required

having experience in the mentioned field

Submission Guideline:

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the below link:

Link: https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=1036&ProjectId=171185&DepartmentId=19150&MediaId=5

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the English language. Only applications (CVs) will not be considered.

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