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Based in Dadaab Refugee Camp
The incumbent will take responsibility for the
management of the safe haven where survivors of Gender Based Violence (women
and children) facing imminent protection risks are referred and accommodated.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Provide psychosocial support for the women and children
- Ensure that the residents get access to shelter, food, medical care and education for the children
- Ensure that the women are fully engaged in capacity building activities
- Guide the peace building and conflict resolution with the safe haven residents
- Qualifications, Experience & Skills Required:
- Diploma in Social Sciences/Psychology/Counseling from a recognized institution with at least 1 year working experience in protection, counseling, human rights, gender issues with refugees, asylum seekers, migrants and/or other vulnerable populations in a safe haven/shelter
- Demonstrate knowledge of gender and protection issues and their relevance in humanitarian settings
- Diplomacy and assertiveness; the ability to respectfully discuss sensitive issues with a wide range of actors, groups, and individuals
- Sensitivity to and respect for a range of cultural beliefs
- Experience and willingness to work in the field
- Knowledge and understanding of Somali society/language and refugee issues is highly desired
Please note that the above positions are on a 1-year contract
with possibility of extension.
DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework,
outlining its global accountability committments.
All staff are required to contribute to the
achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html)
All DRC staff must be committed to the Red Cross
Code of Conduct, as well as the Humanitarian Accountability Partnership
Standard in Accountability and Quality Management. Qualified candidates are invited to submit their
applications which should include a 1-page cover letter clearly stating their
motivation and qualifications and a CV not longer than 4 pages. Applications should include contact details of three
professional referees.
One referee must be
the applicant’s most recent manager. Applications should be sent to: drcjobs@drckenya.org and have the
subject heading of the position that is being applied for. Deadline for receiving applications is 2nd September,
2013. Only short listed candidates
will be contacted.
