Assistant (e) Programme (Protection) At Danish Refugee Council

Job title: Assistant (e) Programme (Protection)

Under the management of : Team Leader Programme

Place of assignment: Meiganga

’operation area: Adamaoua – Cameroon

Period : Until’au 30/09/2024

Type of contract:(Expat/National/Trainee): National contract (Only reserved for Cameroonian nationals)

Salary & Benefits: Non-Management I

Introduction

The Danish Refugee Council provides assistance to refugees and displaced people around the world: we provide emergency assistance to these people, we fight for their rights and strengthen their opportunities for a better future. We work in conflict-affected areas, as well as along travel routes, and within countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive to achieve solutions that are responsible and sustainable. We are working for the successful integration of vulnerable communities and, where possible, the realization of their wish to return home.

Danish Refugee Council (hereinafter : DRC, for Danish Refugee Council) was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since become an international humanitarian organisation with more than 7,000 employees and 8,000 volunteers. Headquartered in Copenhagen, and present in 40 countries, DRC is a non-governmental, non-profit, politically neutral, independent and non-denominational’aide organization.

Our vision is a life with dignity for all the displaced people in the world. All our efforts are based on our moral compass:’humanity, respect,’independence, neutrality, participation,’honesty and transparency.

1. CONTEXT

The Danish Council for Refugees (DRC) is a private and independent humanitarian organisation working on all aspects of the refugee cause in some thirty countries around the world. It is the first Danish NGO operating internationally for the protection of refugees and internally displaced persons from persecution and for the promotion of durable solutions to the problems of forced immigration and conflict. All the work of DRC is based on humanitarian principles and on human rights, and, in accordance with the United Nations conventions and the code of conduct of ICRC and NGOs in disaster relief operations.The approach to protection and assistance to populations affected by conflict is provided in a long-term and rights-based approach to ensure a coherent and effective response to the challenges of today’s conflicts. Assistance consists of humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, support for returnees and returnees as well as the promotion of long-term solutions to displacement and its causes. In addition, supporting and building the capacity of local and national authorities is an integral part of the work of the DRC.support and capacity building of local and national authorities is an integral part of the DRC’s work.support and capacity building of local and national authorities is an integral part of the DRC’s work.

Currently, the actions carried out by DRC in the Admaoua region are concentrated in the Mbere department (municipalities of Meiganga, Djohong, etc, Ngaoui) and are piloted from the DRC Base in Meiganga and its Subbase in Djohong. DRC also operates in the Eastern region, Lom-et-Djerem department (municipalities of Garoua-Boulai and Betare-Oya).

2. OBJECT

Under the direct supervision of the Team Leader Programme, the’assistant (e) protection is responsible(e) for the direct implementation and monitoring of the project.

3. TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the implementation of the project in accordance with the plans established by the protection teams ;
• Identify cases of protection and vulnerabilities, ensure their individualized follow-up and report or reference these cases if necessary ;
• Update the database, collect and transmit all the information necessary for project monitoring to the protection supervisor ;
• Prepare and implement all activities related to’information of beneficiaries and stakeholders ;
• Contribute to the implementation of necessary training within the project ;
• Contribute to the monitoring and the’evaluation of the project and its implementation ;
• Write or contribute to the drafting of the RDTs and reports requested by the supervisor ;
• Any other relevant tasks assigned by the supervisor.

4. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Qualifications

• Bac +3 in social sciences /humanities /law or in a nearby field ;
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook ; software ;
• Ability to work in an intercultural environment and demonstrate flexibility ;
• Ability to work under pressure ;
• Ability to work with methodology and rigor ;
• Team spirit and ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with project beneficiaries, partners and co-workers ;
• Knowledge of the’ intervention area ;
• Category A driving licence would be an asset;
• Advanced mastery of French;
• Mastery of the local language (Fufulde, Gbaya and Sango).

Experiences :

• Experience working in an international NGO, preferably humanitarian ;
• Experience of’ at least one year of work in protection programmes.

6. COMPETENCES AND QUALITES REQUIRED

• In this position, you must demonstrate the five core competencies of the DRC, namely :
  • Aiming for Excellence: you focus on achieving results while ensuring an efficient process. You strive to produce accurate, thorough and professional work with optimal use of time and effort.
  • Collaborate: you cooperate with and involve relevant parties, actively seeking their opinion and sharing key information with them. You support and trust others, while encouraging feedback.
  • Take the reins: You take responsibility and prioritize your work based on DRC’s overall vision and goals. You take the’ initiative in the face of a challenge or opportunity and you are looking for innovative solutions.
  • Communicate: you write and speak effectively and honestly while adapting your style and tone to the situation. You actively listen to others and involve them in the dialogue.
  • Demonstrate’integrity: You respect and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC values and code of conduct, and, including protection against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
• Ability to work in a multicultural and cosmopolitan environment
• Proactivity, with a cooperative and collaborative approach
• D’excellent communication skills (notably’attention and patience) are required
• Good organizational skills are required
• Sense of the’ethics exemplary
• Ability to work in a team and good sense of humour’