Protection Officer-Gender Based Violence Response

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Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 0-5 years
  • Organisation type: Inter-governmental
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Nationals-only contract
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 18/08/2025
  • Location: Myanmar
Gender-based violence (GBV)
The main responsibility of this position is to deliver GBV response services and supervise, mentor, support in capacity building of Protection Assistant, Team members and GBV Focal Point – Case Management.

Responsibilities:

GBV RESPONSE ACTIVITY IMPLEMENTATION:

  • Provide direct support and care for high-risk GBV survivors and child survivors (related to GBV), including PSS and case management services, following case management guidelines and a survivor-centered approach, both in-person and remotely.
  • Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to develop and strengthen referral networks, monitor the implementation of referral pathways to improve survivors' access to confidential and safe GBV services promptly.
  • Support the implementation of the Women Rise Curriculum in targeted locations.
REPORTING AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT:

  • Provide weekly case updates to the supervisor, including newly identified cases, referral numbers, plans to close cases, and follow-ups.
  • Submit weekly and monthly reports on response activities, detailing key achievements, challenges, lessons learned, and any follow-up support needed from the supervisor.
  • Ensure the safety and confidentiality of collected information in accordance with DRC ISP and IASC GBVIMS ISP.
MENTORING AND OVERSIGHT OF FIELD BASED CASE WORKERS

  • Monitor and supervise case management, including capacity building through formal training and on-the-job learning for GBV Focal Points (Case Management).
  • Conduct capacity-building training for GBV Focal Points (Case Management) to be deployed in the Sittwe and Pauktaw Women and Girls Centers.
  • Supervise GBV Focal Points (Case Management) to ensure they fulfill their duties and responsibilities.
  • Conduct periodic capacity assessments to evaluate the ability of GBV Focal Points (Case Management) to apply guiding principles in their work and establish a supportive relationship conducive to the survivors' healing and empowerment.
COORDINATION:

  • Maintain positive coordination and relationship with other partners in the field to promote holistic apporach to case management.
  • Collaborate with different stakeholders and other DRC departments(Protection, Economic Recovery, etc) to ensure safe referrals and support to meet the needs of survivors.

ADMINISTRATION, LOGISTIC AND HUMAN RESOURCES:

  • Recruit, monitor, supervise, and provide ongoing support to GBV Focal Points working in the Women and Girls Centers.
  • Support in other administrative tasks assigned by supervisor.

Required experience and technical competencies

  • University (BA/BSc) degree in relevant field is an asset or equivalent professional qualification
  • At least 2 years' relevant experience working with a humanitarian or development organization, with excellent references.
  • Must have 2 years’ experience working in GBV case management.
  • Exhibit qualities of warmth, respect, genuineness, empathy, and acceptance with respect to GBV
  • Commitment to achieve gender equality and end all forms of Gender Based Violence
  • Willingness to serve women affected by violence on the basis of need regardless of their ethnic background.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the elimination of racism and discrimination against ethnic minorities.
  • Knowledge about basic reproductive health.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Computer skills, including knowledge of Excel.
  • Understanding of operational context in Rakhine State.
  • Working proficiency of written and speaking in English.

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