GENERAL BACKGROUND

WHO ARE WE?

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunities for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home. The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

The assistance programme of the Danish Refugee Council in Serbia has grown out of DRC’s comprehensive interventions since 1993, responding to the large-scale forced migrations resulting from the wars in the former Yugoslav Republics triggered by the dissolution of the former SFRY. These included emergency response programs, social rehabilitation, shelter/WASH, education, income generation, capacity building, repatriation to Croatia and return to Kosovo, as well as access to health care, human rights/legal assistance and psycho-social support. Ever since DRC has had the advantage of acting regionally and assisting vulnerable displaced families who opt for repatriation/return or local integration and enhancement of livelihood conditions as well as persons likely in need of humanitarian protection and access to basic rights.

In 2015, DRC Serbia expanded its programming and launched new emergency relief operations, in response to the so-called Europe migration crisis, providing protection and assistance to persons of concern and supporting the Government of Serbia in tackling migration management challenges and responding to the increasing humanitarian needs. DRC has been engaged in health, psychosocial assistance, shelter, cash-based assistance and WASH interventions aiming at improving reception conditions in various Transit, Reception and Asylum centers in the country, protection, including child protection, and livelihood support.

About the job

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has opened the recruitment process for a National Post (with Local salary scale) of the Recreational Facilitator within the within the GIZ funded project “Social cohesion of people on the move and local population in Serbia”. The objective of the project is to support social participation of people on the move and local population in the Republic of Serbia though improvement of the work and life skills of people on the move and local population in host communities and through strengthening social interaction and social participation.

Position: Recreational Facilitator, Sjenica – (141 hours in total for three months (approximately 30 % of the full working hours))

Period of engagement: 3 months (June, July and August 2024)

Basic functions: The Recreational Facilitator primary function is to ensure quality implementation of the recreational activities in synergy with other project activities during the implementation of the project “Social cohesion of people on the move and local population in Serbia”. Project activities also include: different non-formal education workshops organized in and outside the asylum/reception centers and community gathering for the people on the move and local community.

Reference: The Recreational Facilitator refers to the Programme Manager and works in close cooperation with the Project staff.

Specific duties and responsibilities:

• Assess the recreation requirements of the beneficiaries;
• Communicate with people on the move to determine their needs and interests;
• Prepare and implement recreational activities schedules;
• Handle development and implementation of programs according to age and capability of beneficiary group;
• Schedule, lead and supervise recreational activities;
• Conduct recreational and sports activities with persons on the move from the centers and joint activities with the people on the move and the local community;
• To use the local public spaces, such as sport clubs, public sports outdoors and indoors facilities as much as possible for the implementation of recreational and sport activities;
• Prepare and arrange a joint friendly match with local sport club for people on the move and local sport club;
• Encourage beneficiaries to participate in activities by showing them how they are done;
• Ensure sport and recreation programs are planned and implemented;
• Provide participants with lists of rules and regulations for each activity that they are involved in;
• Assist with and facilitate local involvement of community in recreational activities;
• Organize and set up the equipment that is used in recreational activities;
• Provide reports about recreation programs and activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & experience required

• Bachelor degree related to sport science or high school diploma coupled with relevant working experience of at least 1 year;
• Experience on refugee/migration related issues would be an asset

Skills and Work Experience:

• At least 1 years of experience in provision of recreation activities, preferably within refugee/displacement programs.
• Understanding the psychosocial support needs of people on the move in asylum/reception centres.
• Strong connections with recreational/sport clubs, sport professionals and sport community;
• Experience in organizing recreational activities in the community.

Key Competencies

• Ability to work in a multicultural context as a flexible and respectful team player;
• Problem solving, analytical and writing skills, with the ability to produce reports for internal and external use;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Fluency in spoken and written Serbian,
• Knowledge of English is an asset;
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel);

POSITION DETAILS:

• Type of contract: National post with Serbian citizenship or fully regulated residence and working permit in Serbia
• Start date: June 2024
• Duty station: Sjenica
• Closing Date for Application: 23 May 2024

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five 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 act in line with DRC’s vision and values.