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| Danish Refugee Council (DRC) |
Protection Officer GBV job
Location: Jobs in Uganda 2026
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
UGX
No. of vacancies: 01
Deadline: 31 January 2026
Hiring Organization: Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Job Details:
Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
DRC Uganda is currently looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join our dynamic team as Protection Officer- Gender Based Violence (GBV)
The overall purpose of the role:
The Protection Officer-GBV is responsible for implementing quality GBV prevention and response activities at field level. The role ensures safe, confidential, and survivor-centred GBV case management, psychosocial support, community-based GBV prevention approaches, and effective referral services in line with national laws, Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) guidelines, and organizational policies.
Responsibilities or duties:
Project development, implementation and reporting
- Support protection risk assessment in the GBV field and ongoing risks analysis to design adequate responses.
- Engage men, boys, women, and girls to promote positive gender norms and GBV risk mitigation.
- Work closely with community leaders and structures to strengthen GBV prevention mechanisms.
- Oversee the daily quality implementation, monitoring and evaluation of GBV- related activities in Bidi-Bidi.
- Make sure that all the protection projects adhere to the highest protection standards and principles as well as DRC guidelines and accountability standards.
- Strengthen prevention and response mechanisms to all forms of abuse through sensitizations, trainings, Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials, capacity building of community structures etc.
- Facilitate structured individual and group Psychosocial Support (PSS) sessions for women and girls.
- Support the operation of Women and Girls’ Safe Spaces (WGSS) and ensure safe, inclusive programming.
- Support survivors to access medical, psychosocial, legal, and safety services through established referral pathways.
- Maintain accurate and confidential GBV case files in line with data protection protocols.
- Identify and manage high-risk and emergency GBV cases and escalate as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Support rapid GBV risk assessments and emergency response activities.
- Facilitate and support awareness-raising activities and advocate for the prevention of GBV within the communities
- Ensure GBV Standard Operating Procedures are in place and followed by all parties
- In collaboration with the Protection Team Leader proactively contributes to quality and timely weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Ensure all registered GBV cases are timely updated in ProGres V4 and the GBV case tracker.
Coordination and representation
- Develop relationships with a range of key stakeholders, including donors, Local Government, and other stakeholders on the GBV thematic areas at the field level in close cooperation with the Protection Team Leader.
- Representation of DRC and active participation in the local GBV working groups and any other protection coordination meetings at field level.
- Ensure close co-ordination in project implementation with partners (UN agencies and national/international NGOs), including referrals, protection gap analysis, and advocacy.
- Actively liaise with other DRC sectors and ensure the integration of the GBV intervention in all the activities.
- Link with the legal aid sub-sector/Partner and ensure access to justice for the GBV survivors.
- Support mapping and updating of GBV services and referral pathways.
Before you apply, please take note of the following:
- 📌 Carefully read through the full job description and requirements.
- 📌 Tailor your resume and cover letter to highlight relevant skills and experience.
- 📌 Follow the application instructions exactly as provided (e.g., subject line, attachments).
- 📌 Ensure that your documents are professionally formatted and free of errors.
- 📌 Submit your application before the stated deadline to avoid disqualification.
- 📌 Prepare for potential interviews by researching the organization in advance.
- 📌 Only apply if you meet the minimum qualifications to improve your chances.
WE WISH YOU GOOD LUCK!
Date Posted: 2026-01-25
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