Project Officer(Health & Safeguarding)

Background:

The DRC/DDG Somalia Programme is the largest programmes in East Africa region and has been providing relief and development services since 1997. DRC/DDG is among the INGOs with the largest presence in Somalia, with country-wide programmes implemented through six main sub offices in Somaliland, Puntland, Hiran Region, Gedo Region, Bay Region and Banadir Region. Using a human rights framework, the DRC Somalia operations focuses mainly on people who are affected by displacement, including refugees, internally displaced, and migrant.

Danish Demining Group (DDG) is a specialized unit within DRC which implements mine action and armed violence reduction (AVR) programmes. DDG’s mandate is ‘to create a safe environment free from armed violence and the remnants of conflict’, and DDG does this via a programmatic focus on four key sectors: Security Systems Reform, Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) management, Mine Action and Conflict Management.

Overall purpose of the role:

The Project Officer will promote safe access to health services for GBV survivors concerning survivors-centered approaches. The Project Officer will ensure that all clients have equal access to all health services. S/he will ensure that all measures and health principles are followed. S/he will be closely working with GBV and Health assistant, WASH assistant staff, other staff, and the project stakeholders. S/he will be supervised by the Project Manager and produce weekly monthly and quarterly reports.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the primary planning, direct implementation of project activities, and monitoring of activities progress.
• Ensure all staff under this project effective plans and procedures are in place to safeguard survivors especially children by promoting the accessibilities to services.
• Conduct capacity-building training on health promotion, rights to health, and child safeguarding to the other project staff, community-based committee’s focal points.
• Produce weekly, monthly, and quarterly based on the donor’s demand.
• Adhering to professional standards and tools on both health and safe
• Ensure appropriate monitoring to health and GBV staff to ensure the
• To provide health knowledge and clinical inputs in child protection and health promotion and staff from health providers.
• Follow up GBV and children Protection cases referred by health and GBV Assistants safely and access
• Participate in the relative meeting, workshops, and working groups where necessary
• Any other activities assigned by the supervisor.

Experience, Education and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

• Minimum 3 years work experience in health, safeguarding, GBV, child protection with a demonstrated focus on protection program design and implementation.
• University degree in Public Health, Nutrition, or other relevant fields from a recognized institution.
• Protection in working with an international NGO, UN agency, or humanitarian response.
• Experience in working with displaced and/or conflict-affected populations, such as refugees or IDP
• Knowledge of community-based protection approaches, preferably including experience in working with IDPs, Refugees, or returnees through health aspects.
• Basic familiarity with MS application packages (Word, Excel, and database software) and willingness to develop further.
• Good cooperation skills, ability to work well independently and in a team;
• Experience working with International NGO’s, UN agencies, and/or local authorities in complex emergencies
• Strong self-starter, taking initiative and adapting to changing circumstances and priorities.
• Strong listening and empathy skills, as well as the commitment to supporting women and children survivors/ at risk;
• Strong planning, organization, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and within a team in a demanding work environment
• Proven record of providing training and workshops on protection needs and concerns.
• Excellent knowledge of health policies and laws in this context.

Languages:

• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Somali is required
• Good command of computer programs and applications.

ABOUT YOU

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results through the country team both to position DRC and ensure excellence in all deliverables.
• Collaborating: You lead initiatives at country operation level by involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen to beneficiaries, staff and other stakeholders; and you communicate concisely and persuasively
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values and set a very clear standard for your country team members..

Conditions

Availability: March 2022

Duty station: Balcad

Reporting to: Project Manager

Duration: 12 Month with possibility of extension based on performance and funding

Contract: This position is graded as Band H2-Non-Management for qualified national staff and the terms of employment will be in accordance with DRC terms for national staff

The position is open to NATIONALS ONLY

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.

Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.

Commitments

DRC adheres to the Core Humanitarian Standards. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of these standards. ​

DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework. ​

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