Protection Officer-Legal (166430)

Activation Date: 29 November, 2022 Announced Date: 29 November, 2022 Expire

Date: 10 December, 2022

Salary: Based on DRC

Salary Scale

Vacancy VA-KBL-290-22
Number:

No. Of Jobs: 2

City: Ghazni

Organization: Danish Refugee

Council

Years of At least 2-3 years of

Experience: work experience in
Humanitarian
Protection or other
activities related to
the responsibilities
of the position

Contract
Duration:

Gender: Male/Female

Education: University degree in

 Law and political
science

Close date: 2022-12-10

About Danish Refugee Council:

WHO ARE WE?

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons
across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen
their opportunities for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the
displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with
local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work
toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the
wish to return home. The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956
and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with
more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all
displaced. All our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect,
independence and neutrality, participation, honesty, and transparency.

Job Description:
ABOUT THE JOB

The Protection Officer-Legal, under the direct supervision of the Protection Team
Leader in the Central region, is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the
various protection activities in the field locations under his/her responsibility. This
includes conducting Protection Monitoring, referrals, and follow-up of referrals,
(including establishing referral pathways), identification of IPA beneficiaries and
follow-up of cases, legal counseling, establishing and strengthening community-
based protection committees, conducting rights awareness sessions, and advocacy.
The PO will be involved in community mobilization and will work with vulnerable
groups such as Persons with Specific Needs. Additionally, the PO will be involved in
capacity building at the community level and will support Protection TL in capacity
building of key stakeholders on humanitarian protection, human rights, and IDP
rights. The PO will throughout his/her work ensure confidentiality and strictly adhere
to the DRC’s Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities:

 Ensure the organization and the implementation of all protection activities at

the field level in accordance with the agreed work plan (under the supervision
of Protection Team leader) and the international standards.
 Conduct community meetings, Focus Group Discussions, and other direct
community activities as part of protection monitoring.
  Develop group legal counseling sessions based-on community needs, and
product information for publications, leaflets, etc.
 Ensure clear communication with beneficiaries to inform them of potential
courses of action and empower them to pursue their chosen options.
 Provide direct legal information, support, and assistance to DRC’s
beneficiaries and, as appropriate, advocate on their behalf.
 Research individual cases and identify possible courses of action together
with the client, interpret and explain procedures, legislation, and official
documents and assist in filling relevant documents for their case

 Provide legal counseling and work with volunteer lawyers network, where
applicable
 Establish community-based protection committees in targeted locations and
provide them basic humanitarian protection training, and training on family,
inheritance, and family laws according to national and international laws and
standards.
 Provide basic humanitarian protection training, and training on family,
inheritance, and family laws according to national and international laws and
standards for the informal justice system.
 Provide information to the targeted population on rights, entitlements,
available services, civil documentation, and other necessary protection
information Identification of beneficiaries to receive Individual Protection
Assistance and follow-up of cases to monitor impact.
 Referrals of individual cases to the service provider for service delivery and
follow-up of referred cases Visit IDP households to identify persons with
specific needs (PSNs) or to follow up on identified PSNs for assistance.
 Work closely with fellow Protection Officers in the follow-up with the relevant
partners on individual cases which have been referred as needed.
 Contribute to the elaboration of work plans and ensure to implement of
program activities accordingly.
 Work closely with fellow Protection Officers and Protection TL in the
organization of training and workshops for the IDP population and relevant
stakeholders on IDP rights, responsibilities, and other protection-related
material.
 Conduct daily visits around the POC to observe, identify, and collect
information about the internally displaced people (IDPs), taking into special
account vulnerable people, and noting and reporting on gaps that may exist
in service provision.
 Support in community mobilization and formation of leadership structures,
women’s committees, elderly and disabled committees, youth committees as
well as other committees or groups.
 Conduct regular focus group discussions or other conversational forums with
the community to understand their perceptions of service provision.
 Carry out-out advocacy and sensitization activities at the field level. Liaise
with security officers in DRC to keep up to date on the security situation of the
field.
 Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager.

Job Requirements:
ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies:

  At least 2-3 years of work experience in Humanitarian Protection or other
activities related to the responsibilities of the position.
 Demonstrated experience in providing legal counseling to clients.
 Work experience with Afghanistan’s laws and/or Afghanistan’s judicial system.
 Experience with informal justice systems is an asset. Knowledge of and
experience working with IDPs/refugees in Afghanistan.
 Strong knowledge of and experience in counseling on issues related to civil
documentation, family law, housing/land/property rights, and GBV.

Education/qualifications:

 University degree in Law and political science 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.

Languages:

 Good knowledge of English and fluency in Pashto and Dari

We Offer:

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the DRC salary scale

Submission Guideline:
Application process:

Interested? When applying for this position, all applicants must send a letter of
motivation and DRC Job Application form, you can access our job application form
from the below link.

DRC Job Application form link:

Note: Please attach the completed application form instead of your CV along with
your letter of motivation to the official DRC Job portal address mentioned in the job
vacancy, Only the DRC Job application