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 Gender Based Violence (GBV) Case Worker will provide case management services to GBV survivors. The incumbent also supports the protection sector in quality implementation of the GBV thematic area in synergy with the larger protection and community services components.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent 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.
Work closely with other stake holders for the integration of the survivors back into community and enhance access to livelihood opportunities for GBV survivors to support their healing and reintegration process.
Input the GBVIMS on a daily/weekly basis and produce monthly reports from the same to share with UNHCR.
Working with ‘at risk’ young people, their families, community, to strengthen community based interventions.
Carry out routine visits to the protection/safe houses and asses the needs of the survivors under safe keeping and the general state of safe houses.
Ensure up-to-date filing and documentation of GBV cases in line with UNHCR and DRC standard tools.
The jobholder will attend to protection concerns of persons of concern, provide GBV survivors with information and resources to access services and make appropriate referrals to other service providers if required.
Offer basic psychosocial support services to survivors. Determine the need for therapeutic psychosocial or psychiatric support for further referral to specialized service providers.
Ensure that all the GBV interventions adhere to protection standards and principles as well as DRC guidelines and accountability standards.
Contribute to the daily quality implementation, monitoring and evaluation of SGBV- 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 writing of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Uphold DRC’s code of conduct and principles of accountability.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant for the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Gender Based Violence (GBV) Case Worker career opportunity must hold a University degree in Psychology, guidance and counselling, social work and social administration, social sciences, development studies, or relevant fields.
Professional training in gender mainstreaming is desirable.
A minimum of four years’ experience working with GBV survivors and especially in a humanitarian setting and/or advocacy programs is added advantage.
Prior exposure and experience in protection interventions in line with Refugee operations with wide Knowledge in SASA methodology and case management processes.
Good understanding of GBV referral pathways
Knowledge of Arabic and any other languages commonly spoken in the operation area is desirable.
Good communication skills and ability to conduct training and awareness campaigns
Good computer skills especially Microsoft packages.
Good organizational and management skills.
Knowledge of the local languages spoken in the operation area (Rhino Camp – Arua) is an asset.
Familiarity with the context of operation and UNHCR funded projects 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 “GBV Case Worker – Rhino Camp”

Deadline: 8th March 2017