Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Protection Assistant – Hotline Interpreter
About the Job
The overall purpose of the role is to provide high-quality interpretation services to people at risk, to support them to link up with the needed service(s) and to mitigate the negative effects protection issues on individuals, and contribute to the improvement of the overall protective environment.
Sector responsibilities: Advocacy for the rights of displaced people in their context of displacement, individual protection assistance based on vulnerability, legal aid, land & property rights, sexual and gender-based violence prevention, registration services for the internally displaced and refugees, monitoring of rights and rights awareness-raising.
Geographic scope: Hatay Field Office
This role has an area / base focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the area. The role contributes to the development of country strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks.
Main responsibilities
About you
To be successful in this role, you must have diploma or equivalent professional qualification
Moreover, we also expect the following:
Required experience and competencies
Minimum requirements:
• Minimum 1 years of practical experience in sector area working for an INGO
• Field experience
• Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Advanced Arabic and Turkish proficiency
• Turkish Nationality
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply
Preferred experience and competencies:
• Previous experience in interpretation.
• Strong communication skills to engage with refugee community and service providers.
Desirable qualifications:
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: Acting in line with DRC’s vision and values.
We offer
Contract length: 10 Months
Employment Band: I
Designation of Duty Station: Hatay
Start date: 15.03.2024
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals.
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: 07.03.2024
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, DRC reserves the right of conducting tests and interviews before the closing date, and can close the advertisement earlier in case of finding a suitable candidate.
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.
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