About Us:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than 36 countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.

Job Summary: The Child Protection Case Worker will provide case management services for children vulnerable to abuse, exploitation, neglect and violence (especially UASC and CAAFAG) and support the implementation of case management responses. The incumbent will ensure children harmed or at risk of being harmed are identified and receive individual case management support by conducting documentation, assessments, action plans, direct service provision, referrals and follow ups and will provide support to families in the process of case management, including foster and alternative care.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The Child Protection case worker will conduct all steps of the case management process: Intake, assessment and engagement, case planning, supported referrals, developing practical skills, case review, building client capacity.
Carry out routine visits to the foster families and other households with children at risk and assess their needs and provide ongoing support to families, foster and alternative care systems.
Ensure updated filing and documentation of Child Protection cases in line with UNHCR and DRC standard tools.
Offer basic psychosocial support to children and their care givers. Determine the need for therapeutic psychosocial or psychiatric support for further referral to specialized services.
Regularly organize and participate in case management meetings at field level.
Project development, implementation and reporting:
Support the protection team in the provision of technical support to Child Protection community structures and local stakeholders.
Ensure that all the Child Protection interventions adhere to protection standards and principles as well as DRC guidelines and accountability standards.
Actively contribute to the daily quality implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Child Protection related projects and interventions in the area of jurisdiction (Rhino camp refugee settlement.
Work in close collaboration with the Protection team, she/he will proactively contribute to quality and timely preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant for the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Child Protection Case Worker job placement must hold a University degree in psychology, guidance and counseling, social work and social administration, social sciences, development studies, or relevant fields.
A minimum of four years’ experience in handling cases in humanitarian situation.
Profession training in child protection minimum standards and processes is desirable.
Broad knowledge and understanding of case management and experience in case management in emergency.
Previous experience in protection interventions in line with Refugees operation with wide working knowledge in BIA and case management processes is desirable.
Experience of working with UN or Non‐Governmental organizations.
Good communication skills and ability to conduct training and awareness campaigns
Good computer skills especially Microsoft packages.
Good organizational and management skills.
Knowledge of Arabic and any other languages commonly spoken in the operation area is desirable.
Knowledge of the local languages spoken in the operation area is an asset.
Familiarity with the context of operation and UNHCR funded projects is desired.
Excellent command of English and ability to work with minimum supervision.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested Ugandan candidates should send their applications including;
A cover letter (1 page) in which you explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria and salary expectations.
Concise and accurate CV (maximum 3 pages). The CV should include information about your qualification, relevant training courses, Work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant references.

Please send your cover letter, updated CV and academic certificates by email to administrator@drcuganda.org with the subject line as “Child Protection Case Worker – Rhino Camp”

Deadline: 8th March 2017