New Job Vacancy at Danish Refugee Council March 2025

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been helping refugees, IDPs, and host communities in over 40 countries since its founding in 1956. It is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation that focuses on humanitarian issues. Following the 2015 outbreak of the Burundi refugee crisis, DRC has been doing emergency response projects in Tanzania, specifically in three refugee camps located in the Kigoma Region, which is bordering Burundi. CCCM, Protection (CBP, PSN, GBV, CP, and Legal), Shelter and Infrastructure, Economic Recovery, and other sectors make up the integrated projects in the DRC that aid refugees, asylum seekers, and host communities.

Overall, the GBV Legal Officer's job is to make sure that survivors of GBV get the help they need with their legal matters, whether that's through case management, counselling, raising awareness, or representation in court at Nyarugusu Camp. With the help of the Protection Coordinator and Protection Manager, as well as the GBV Team Leader, the GBV legal officer will carry out their duties. As part of the job description, you can expect to communicate with community groups, judicial institutions, and law enforcement in an effort to help survivors get the justice they need. In this role, she or he will collaborate closely with the GBV team, as well as with sectors in the DRC and implementing partners. To the head of the GBV team, this role reports.

Responsibilities and tasks

Program Responsibilities

• Observe GBV guiding principles to guarantee the safety of survivors and their children; and staff involved consistently uphold the confidentiality of survivors' information; if interpreters are employed, they must receive training on maintaining confidentiality; and interviews should be conducted in private settings. Be understanding and don't pass judgement on the survivor's choice.
  Offer survivors of gender-based violence legal guidance on possible legal actions they can take; Acknowledge the importance of being informed about all aspects of the legal process, including the options that are available, the timeline, and the potential outcomes.
  Guarantee that all survivors of gender-based violence who choose to pursue legal action are able to do so, including, but not limited to, being present at all court hearings and accompanying survivors to the police station as needed; Be respectful of the right to legal representation, which includes the ability to decline representation before or, depending on the nature of the offence, during the course of the judicial proceedings.
  Assist survivors of gender-based violence, witnesses, and medical professionals in preparing for court sessions (e.g., district and primary courts) in coordination with the prosecutor.
  Maintain open communication with the GBV Psychosocial Officer regarding the survivor's case and connect them with the caseworker so they can receive continuing psychosocial care or be referred to other resources.
  Keep an eye on the potential danger to the survivor's safety that may arise from taking legal action against the alleged perpetrator; connect the survivor with the GBV case workers and psychosocial officer so that they can get the help they need and have their worries addressed.
  Continue to keep an eye on the survivor's situation alongside the GBV Team leader and protection coordinator. This will help prevent any retaliation or secondary victimisation from the perpetrator, their family or friends, and also tackle any stigmatisation from the community, even after legal proceedings have concluded.
  Facilitate trainings on Tanzanian and international laws concerning the protection of women and girls from gender-based violence (GBV) for various camp groups, including the police, community watch, women's representatives, zone leaders, religious leaders, other community representatives, service providers, and implementing partners.
  Raise awareness about the need to respond to and prevent GBV by conducting targeted legal activities or disseminating legal information in various camp zones.

Data collection and reporting

• Use a tracking system and follow-up to keep tabs on all matters that are sent to court.
  Assisting with the creation, revision, and maintenance of GBV training materials and legal norms according to Tanzanian and international law.
  Maintain secure and up-to-date records of any relevant legal documents, case details, and information. Make use of the GBVIMS authorisation form, legal intake paperwork, and strategy document. Accurate and proper use of all forms is required, as is the strict observance of data protection procedure and confidentiality with respect to client information.
  Keep tabs on symptoms and examine statistics on all legal advice and access, including cases where legal action was attempted but ultimately abandoned.
  Assist with proposal feedback regarding gaps and needs related to access to justice; prepare and submit high-quality reports on a monthly and weekly basis in accordance with donor standards.
  Collect data for the program in close collaboration with the head of the GBV team.

Coordination

• Maintaining contact with relevant law enforcement agencies to track the status of survivors' cases and advocate for their rights as they go through the court system,
  When you see a void in the administration of justice, you should work with court authorities to fill it.
  Make sure that other service providers, such TRCS, MSF, the Judiciary, etc., are involved and working together to provide integrated approaches to access to justice.
  Hold weekly meetings with the Gender and Child Desk Police, the SGBV WG, and the CP WG to strengthen survivor centres' capacity to handle cases, and participate in coordination meetings with legal actors to facilitate survivors' access to legal justice.
  Training, daily mentorship, weekly meetings, and managing the budget and planning of refugee workers are all part of supervising and empowering paralegal professionals in areas such as GBV and Tanzania Law.

Experience and technical competencies

• Having worked in a related field for at least three years
  It will be beneficial if you have prior experience working in a humanitarian setting.
  Showed empathy and understanding for individuals with unique needs and other vulnerable populations.
  Competence in teamwork, respect for diversity, and adaptability required to succeed in a multicultural environment.
  Capability to mentor and guide assistants while also providing technical help.
  Strong abilities in analysis, reporting, and writing.
  Superior abilities in planning and organising, as well as in communicating with others.
  Be prompt and follow all relevant protocols.
  Teamwork, self-motivation, and an emphasis on purpose and outcomes.
  Appropriate level of computer/IT literacy (Windows, MS Office, Word, Excel, etc.), creativity, tolerance, and maturity

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in law from a recognized University

Languages:

• Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English and Swahili, knowledge of Kirundi is an advantage.

Information

Employment category: Band H

Reporting to: Protection Legal Team Leader

Technical Line Manager:Protection Manager

Direct report: N/A

Unit/department: Protection

Location: Nyarugusu/Kasulu

Key stakeholders: (internal and external)

• DRC Protection staff, refugees and donors
• Local Government (refugee camp) and host Community representatives.
• Community groups.
• Other NGOs and relief actors.
• MoHA, police, immigration

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:  

• Aiming high: You prioritise getting things done while keeping things as efficient as possible.
  When you collaborate, you involve the right people and ask for their input.
  Leading the way: You strive for innovation while taking ownership and taking the initiative.
  When conversing, you are attentive and forthright.
  You are an exemplar of honesty because your actions support our mission and principles.

Providing equal opportunities

All employees will be treated with the utmost respect as we strive to build a welcoming and supportive workplace. The hiring process does not discriminate on the basis of age, handicap, race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic. At DRC, we value each individual for who they are and the many experiences, viewpoints, and expertise they bring to the table. Anyone who is interested should apply.

As part of its programs, DRC works hard to recruit, inspire, and keep talented national staff. Therefore, we are urging both native-born and diaspora candidates to submit their applications. Potential employees should be aware that the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is unable to hire Tanzanian nationals under an international contract.

Emphasising the importance of upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC's values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment, is crucial for DRC to fulfil its mission of protecting and assisting refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and other individuals in need. As part of their hiring process, DRC runs full background checks on all potential employees.

Application and CV

Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered.

DRC only accepts applications sent via our online application form on www.drc.ngo under JOB.

How to Apply:

This is Full-time To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.

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