Protection Assistants-Women & Girl Safe Spaces. (05)
Uganda * Full-time
Danish Refugee Council
DRC Uganda is currently looking for highly qualified and motivated individuals to join our dynamic team as Protection Assistants-Women & Girl Safe Spaces. (05)
The overall purpose of the role:
The Protection Assistant-Women and Girls Safe Spaces (WGSS) will support the safe and effective functioning of Women and Girls Safe Spaces in the settlement under the supervision of the Protection Team Leader and technical guidance of the GBV Officer. The role holder will ensure that WGSS operate in line with GBV minimum standards, that protection principles are respected, and that women and girls accessing the spaces receive appropriate support and safe referrals to specialized services when needed.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
About you
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.
We offer
- Contract length: 6 months
- Band: NM I2
- Designation of Duty Station: Rhino Camp, Bidibidi, Imvepi
- Start date: May 2026
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national employees; please refer to our website.
Application process
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: 1st April 2026
HOW TO APPLY
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: 1st April 2026
Deadline: Expired
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