DRC Protection Assistant – Child Protection Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs.
DRC Uganda looking for “Protection Assistant – Child Protection”.
Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before July 18, 2023.
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private Danish humanitarian nonprofit organization, founded in 1956. It serves as an umbrella organization for 33 member organizations. Formed after the Second World War in response to the European refugee crises caused by the Soviet invasion of Hungary in 1956, DRC has been active in large scale humanitarian projects around the world.
DRC Protection Assistant – Child Protection Jobs 2023
The DRC has published a job vacancy announcement on July 13, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Protection Assistant – Child Protection to be based in Kampala, Uganda.
| Recruiter | Danish Refugee Council (DRC) |
| Position | Protection Assistant – Child Protection |
| Location | Kampala, Uganda |
| Country | Uganda |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum One years |
| Application Deadline | July 18, 2023 |
DRC Job Vacancy 2023
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Coordination
- Responsible to develop/strengthen relationships with agencies at the field level in close cooperation with the Child Protection officer and Child Protection team leader
- Responsible for representing DRC in any relevant field based thematic meetings with stakeholders and otherwise as needed
- Actively coordinate with the field staff of other DRC sectors and other organizations
- Actively participate in the regular sector meetings and in house coordination meetings
- Maintain and strengthen existing networks through other service providers at the zonal level, to ensure that Children receive quality services and support both at the agency levels.
- Actively participate in scheduled meetings such as Child Protection inter-agency coordination meetings.
- Work in close collaboration with the response team to ensure ongoing needs of children and girls are being met in the prevention related activities.
- Strengthen existing referral systems and networks of psycho-social service providers
- In collaboration with other partners, design prevention activities/interventions within the refugee and host community.
- Participate in conducting trainings for partners on relevant organizational development areas and support peer learning between DRC and other partner agencies.
Position in Organization:
- Job title: Protection Assistant – Child Protection
- Reporting to: Protection Team Leader
- Technical Line Manager: Protection Manager
- Location: Imvepi
Qualification:
- A University degree in Social Sciences, Social Works and Social Administration, Community Development, Guidance and Counseling or other relevant fields.
- Professional training in Child Protection is strong added advantage.
Experience and technical competencies:
- Minimum of one (1) year experience working with vulnerable communities, basic needs and protection programming experience, and/or advocacy programs.
- Experience in Child protection in Emergencies in line with Refugees operation with wide Child Protection.
- Experience of working with UN or Non‐Governmental organizations.
- Riding license is a strong added advantage
Languages
- Good command of English Language
- Knowledge of the local languages spoken by South Sudanese and Congolese refugee is an asset.
How to Apply DRC Protection Assistant – Child Protection Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://job.drc.ngo/jobs/job?id=168604
The Closing Date: July 18, 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | drc.ngo |
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