Protection Officer – Prevention

About the Position

Protection Officer – Prevention

Provide safe, confidential, and survivor-centred GBV case management services in line with approved procedures, ensuring appropriate referrals, follow-up, and access to essential services.

Responsibilities

• Manage an agreed caseload, including assessment, safety planning, referrals, follow-up, and case closure.
• Ensure informed consent, confidentiality, non-discrimination, and respect for survivors’ choices.
• Provide supportive listening and basic psychosocial support within the scope of competence.
• Facilitate safe and timely referrals to health, mental health, legal, and other services based on survivor needs and wishes.
• Identify urgent safety concerns and seek appropriate supervision and specialist support.
• Provide technical guidance to the assistant and escalate complex cases to the designated supervisor.
• Maintain updated referral pathways and ensure continuity of services during field visits, access interruptions, and handovers.
• Maintain secure and confidential case records using approved systems and procedures.
• Report aggregated service information and gaps without identifying survivors.
• Follow safeguarding, PSEA, Code of Conduct, and information-management requirements.

Requirements

• Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences, or a related field; relevant diploma with substantial experience may be considered.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant GBV response or protection experience, including direct survivor-centred case management.
• Practical competence in GBV case management, informed consent, safety planning, confidential documentation, and safe referrals.
• Experience working with women and adolescent girls in humanitarian settings and coordinating with health, psychosocial, and child-protection services.
• Ability to mentor an assistant, recognise limits of competence, and seek specialist support.
• Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
• Willingness and ability to travel to remote locations under approved security arrangements.

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

• Competitive salary and benefits in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national employees.

About the Company

Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Founded in 1956, DRC is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 30 countries, we protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.

By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of over 6,000 employees. We pride ourselves on our:

• Professionalism, impact & expertise
• Humanitarian approach & the work we do
• Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
• Culture, values & strong leadership
• Fair compensation & continuous development

DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote 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. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.

Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

Application Details

Region: Africa

Country: South Sudan

Workplace: Ayod – Non-Relocatable

Contract: National contract

Published: 30 Sep 2026

Deadline: 09 Oct 2026

Job ID: 176882

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