Protection Assistants-Women & Girl Safe spaces

To be successful in this role, you must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in GBV case management or protection programming. Moreover, we also expect the following.

Required

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social sciences, Development studies, Gender studies, Community psychology, guidance and counselling or any related field.
  
• Experience working with survivors of violence in humanitarian or community settings.
  
• Strong interpersonal and empathetic communication skills.
  
• Ability to handle sensitive information with strict confidentiality.
  
• Basic understanding of GBV concepts and survivor-centered approaches.
  
• Ability to work with diverse and vulnerable populations.
  
• Good documentation and organizational skills.
  
• Proficiency in basic computer applications.
  
• Counselling skills and case management
  
• Experience of working with UN or Non‐Governmental organizations.
  
• Familiarity with Monitoring & Evaluation for UN-funded projects.
  
• Familiarity with UNHCR ProGres V4 Module.
  
• Ability to Ride a motorcycle with Valid Riding Permit.
  
• Desirable
  
• Knowledge of the local languages spoken by south sudanese and Congolese refugees” communities.
  
• In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:
  
• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
  
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
  
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
  
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
  
• Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
  

• Project implementation and adherence to standards
  
• Support the daily functioning and quality implementation of activities in Women and Girls Safe Spaces (WGSS) in line with GBV minimum standard and DRC guidelines.
  
• Ensure WGSS provide a safe, confidential, and supportive environment for women and girls accessing the services.
  
• Facilitate or support structured group activities and psychosocial support sessions for women and girls in the safe spaces.
  
• Monitor the functionality, safety, and accessibility of WGSS, including infrastructure, materials, and protection considerations.
  
• Ensure that GBV guiding principles (confidentiality, safety, respect, and non-discrimination) are respected in all interactions within the spaces.
  
• Identify individuals who may require specialized support and facilitate safe referrals to GBV case workers following established referral pathways and with informed consent.
  
• Maintain basic activity records and attendance registers while ensuring confidentiality and data protection standards.
  
• Support the maintenance and safe management of WGSS materials and equipment used for activities.
  
• Coordination and representation
  
• Liaise regularly with GBV case workers to ensure safe and timely referral of survivors who disclose incidents of violence.
  
• Coordinate with GBV prevention and capacity building assistants to organize awareness sessions and community activities in or through WGSS.
  
• Work closely with community-based protection structures and community mentors to promote safe access to WGSS and appropriate referral pathways.
  
• Support coordination with community leaders and other stakeholders to ensure safe access to WGSS services for women and girls.
  
• Participate in relevant field-level protection meetings and coordination activities when required.
  
• Reporting
  
• Contribute to weekly, monthly, and quarterly activity reporting as required by the Protection Team Leader and GBV Officer.
  
• Report on WGSS utilization trends, protection concerns, and emerging risks observed through activities in the safe spaces.
  
• Logistics / finance
  
• Plan and coordinate WGSS activities and field movements in accordance with DRC procedures and security guidelines.
  
• Follow all DRC procedures related to security, logistics, finance, HR, and administration in the implementation of project activities.