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Job Summary

Job Title:
Protection Assistants-Women & Girl Safe spaces – 5 Positions
Employer:
Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Location:
Kampala
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Number of Positions:
Deadline:
Wednesday, 1 April 2026

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The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading international humanitarian organization committed to supporting, protecting, and advocating for the rights and well-being of refugees, internally displaced persons, and vulnerable communities affected by conflict and displacement. With a mission to ensure a dignified life for all people forced to flee, DRC has earned global recognition for its comprehensive, rights-based approach and impact-driven programs in over 40 countries worldwide. The organization fosters a diverse, inclusive, and purpose-driven work culture that values resilience, innovation, and staff well-being, offering meaningful job opportunities, career growth, and flexible work arrangements tailored to humanitarian contexts. Founded in 1956 in Denmark, DRC has grown into one of the world’s foremost refugee-focused NGOs, evolving its operational capacity to respond rapidly to crises while also supporting long-term solutions for displacement. Its innovative business model combines emergency aid, protection services, livelihood programs, and policy advocacy, ensuring holistic and sustainable impact. Guided by core values of humanity, inclusion, independence, neutrality, and accountability, DRC also prioritizes corporate social responsibility by championing ethical partnerships, environmental sustainability, and local community empowerment. For more information, visit www.drc.ngo.

Full-time

Deadline: 

1 Apr 2026

Protection Assistants-Women & Girl Safe spaces – 5 Positions Job at Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Job Description

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.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Project implementation and adherence to standards

  • Support the daily functioning and quality implementation of activities in Women and Girls Safe Spaces (WGSS) in line with GBV minimum standard and DRC guidelines.
  • Ensure WGSS provide a safe, confidential, and supportive environment for women and girls accessing the services.
  • Facilitate or support structured group activities and psychosocial support sessions for women and girls in the safe spaces.
  • Monitor the functionality, safety, and accessibility of WGSS, including infrastructure, materials, and protection considerations.
  • Ensure that GBV guiding principles (confidentiality, safety, respect, and non-discrimination) are respected in all interactions within the spaces.
  • Identify individuals who may require specialized support and facilitate safe referrals to GBV case workers following established referral pathways and with informed consent.
  • Maintain basic activity records and attendance registers while ensuring confidentiality and data protection standards.
  • Support the maintenance and safe management of WGSS materials and equipment used for activities.

Coordination and representation

  • Liaise regularly with GBV case workers to ensure safe and timely referral of survivors who disclose incidents of violence.
  • Coordinate with GBV prevention and capacity building assistants to organize awareness sessions and community activities in or through WGSS.
  • Work closely with community-based protection structures and community mentors to promote safe access to WGSS and appropriate referral pathways.
  • Support coordination with community leaders and other stakeholders to ensure safe access to WGSS services for women and girls.
  • Participate in relevant field-level protection meetings and coordination activities when required.

Reporting

  • Contribute to weekly, monthly, and quarterly activity reporting as required by the Protection Team Leader and GBV Officer.
  • Report on WGSS utilization trends, protection concerns, and emerging risks observed through activities in the safe spaces.

Logistics / finance

  • Plan and coordinate WGSS activities and field movements in accordance with DRC procedures and security guidelines.
  • Follow all DRC procedures related to security, logistics, finance, HR, and administration in the implementation of project activities.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below. 

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Deadline: 1st April 2026

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