The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), an international non-governmental organization (NGO), has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. DRC promotes and supports solutions to the problems faced by refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs), and migrants. The organization has offices across the region, and has been operational in Ethiopia since 2009. With funding from bilateral and multilateral donors, DRC is currently implementing a range of activities across Ethiopia, including WASH and shelter provision, child and youth protection, gender based violence response, awareness-raising of migration risks, protection monitoring of migration routes, and livelihoods support for returning migrants or those at-risk of migration.
Position 1: Protection Team Leader
xperience and technical competencies:
- 3 years of experience working with conflict affected/displaced populations and familiarity with displacement dynamics, legal frameworks and humanitarian response related to forced displacement. A minimum of 2 years of management or technical protection experience working for an international NGO, UN agency or relevant ministry or authority.
- Experience working as a Protection team leader and prior experience on protection is an asset.
- Experience in working in the current project area is an additional asset.
- Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively and harmoniously with people from different backgrounds. This includes diplomacy, tact and negotiating skills.
- Commitment to learning and implementing organizational policies and procedures
- Demonstrated professional experience leading protection, peace building gender and human rights related activities in the context of the project location
EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)
- Advanced degree in International Law, Development Studies, Political Science, Psychology, social work or any Social Sciences or relevant field from a recognized institution.
LANGUAGE:Â (indicate Fluency level)
- Excellent English skills both spoken and written is required.
- Knowledge of Amharic language is an advantage.
Workplace: Debark
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Position 2: Protection Team Leader
EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- 3 years of experience working with conflict affected/displaced populations and familiarity with displacement dynamics, legal frameworks and humanitarian response related to forced displacement. A minimum of 2 years of management or technical protection experience working for an international NGO, UN agency or relevant ministry or authority.
- Experience working as a Protection team leader and prior experience on protection is an asset.
- Experience in working in the current project area is an additional asset.
- Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively and harmoniously with people from different backgrounds. This includes diplomacy, tact and negotiating skills.
- Commitment to learning and implementing organizational policies and procedures
- Demonstrated professional experience leading protection, peace building gender and human rights related activities in the context of the project location
EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)
- Advanced degree in International Law, Development Studies, Political Science, Psychology, social work or any Social Sciences or relevant field from a recognized institution.
LANGUAGE:Â (indicate Fluency level)
- Excellent English skills both spoken and written is required.
- Knowledge of local languages is an advantage.
Workplace: Humera
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Position 3: Protection Officer – GBV Case Management Supervisor
EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in GBV and Protection Case Management preferably with an international humanitarian organization, of which at least two years in case supervisory role.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work in complex and difficult circumstances.
- Field experience in emergency context is highly desirable
- High level of personal initiative, analytical skills and pro-active problem solving.
- Demonstrated people’s management skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain working relationships across the organization.
- Be a team player
- Cultural sensitivity, and commitment and understanding of the values of DRC. Good communication skills.
- Commitment to learning and implementing organizational policies and procedures
- Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- A sensitive approach to external representation
EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)
- University degree in social work, Sociology, Psychology, law or other relevant field from a recognized institution.
LANGUAGE:Â (indicate Fluency level)
- Good proficiency in written and spoken English, and Local Languages.
Workplace: Humera
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Position 4: Protection Officer – GBV-CM & PCM Supervisor
EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in GBV and Protection Case Management preferably with an international humanitarian organization, of which at least two years in case supervisory role.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work in complex and difficult circumstances.
- Field experience in emergency context is highly desirable
- High level of personal initiative, analytical skills and pro-active problem solving.
- Demonstrated people’s management skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain working relationships across the organization.
- Be a team player
- Cultural sensitivity, and commitment and understanding of the values of DRC. Good communication skills.
- Commitment to learning and implementing organizational policies and procedures
- Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- A sensitive approach to external representation
EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)
- University degree in social work, Sociology, Psychology, law or other relevant field from a recognized institution.
LANGUAGE:Â (indicate Fluency level)
- Good proficiency in written and spoken English, and Amharic
Workplace: Sanja
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Position 5: Protection Assistant – Monitoring
EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Minimum of one year’s experience in an entry to mid-level position, with experience in the field of humanitarian response and refugee/IDP protection working for an international NGO, UN agency or relevant ministry or local authority.
- Experience in conducting protection monitoring or protection assessments using online data collection tools such as Kobo and Activity info
- Good data collection, analysis and reporting skills
- Experience working with displaced or conflict affected populations.
- Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Integrity, strong work ethic, and ability to consistently meet deadlines under pressure.
- Full proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel. Full proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel; proficiency in Kobo and other data collection/analysis tools desirable
EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)
- University degree/Diploma in social sciences, law, social work, international development, or other relevant field from a recognized institution.
LANGUAGE:Â (indicate Fluency level)
- Excellent skills in speaking, reading and writing English, Amharic and other local language.
Workplace: Humera
APPLICATION LINK
Position 6: Protection Assistant – Monitoring
EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Minimum of one year’s experience in an entry to mid-level position, with experience in the field of humanitarian response and refugee/IDP protection working for an international NGO, UN agency or relevant ministry or local authority.
- Experience in conducting protection monitoring or protection assessments using online data collection tools such as Kobo and Activity info
- Good data collection, analysis and reporting skills
- Experience working with displaced or conflict affected populations.
- Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Integrity, strong work ethic, and ability to consistently meet deadlines under pressure.
- Full proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel. Full proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel; proficiency in Kobo and other data collection/analysis tools desirable
EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)
- University degree/Diploma in social sciences, law, social work, international development, or other relevant field from a recognized institution.
LANGUAGE:Â (indicate Fluency level)
- Excellent skills in speaking, reading and writing English, Amharic and other local language.
Workplace: Debark
APPLICATION LINK
Position 7: Protection Assistant – Monitoring
EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Minimum of one year’s experience in an entry to mid-level position, with experience in the field of humanitarian response and refugee/IDP protection working for an international NGO, UN agency or relevant ministry or local authority.
- Experience in conducting protection monitoring or protection assessments using online data collection tools such as Kobo and Activity info
- Good data collection, analysis and reporting skills
- Experience working with displaced or conflict affected populations.
- Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Integrity, strong work ethic, and ability to consistently meet deadlines under pressure.
- Full proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel. Full proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel; proficiency in Kobo and other data collection/analysis tools desirable
EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)
- University degree/Diploma in social sciences, law, social work, international development, or other relevant field from a recognized institution.
LANGUAGE:Â (indicate Fluency level)
- Excellent skills in speaking, reading and writing English, local languages.
Workplace: Dabat
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Position 8: Protection Assistant –Community Based Protection (CBP)
Experience and technical competencies:
- Minimum of one year’s experience in an entry to mid-level position, with experience in the field of humanitarian response and IDP protection working for an international NGO, UN agency or relevant ministry or local authority.
- Experience in community engagement and mobilization.
- Experience working with community-based structures and local stakeholders.
- Stakeholder handling and grass root experience
- Experience working with displaced or conflict affected populations.
- Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Integrity, strong work ethic, and ability to consistently meet deadlines under pressure.
- Full proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel. Full proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
- Previous experience implementing Community-Based Protection (CBP) activities is an asset.
- Knowledge of protection principles, humanitarian standards, and community-based approaches is also desirable.
- Experience facilitating trainings, awareness-raising sessions, and community discussions.
EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)
- University degree/Diploma in social sciences, law, social work, international development, or other relevant field from a recognized institution.
LANGUAGE:Â (indicate Fluency level)
- Excellent skills in speaking, reading and writing English, local languages.
Workplace: Humera, Maikadra
APPLICATION LINK
Position 9: Protection Assistant – PCM
Experience and technical competencies:
- Minimum of 1 year’ experience in an entry to mid-level position in humanitarian protection or relevant social service field;
- Experience in Somali region is strongly preferred;
- Experience in direct implementation of Community-Based protection activities
- Proven record of community engagement and consultation, such as assessments, trainings, workshops, or awareness sessions
- Technical understanding of core protection concepts, prevention and response strategies in line with best practices and ethical data collection and data protection protocols;
- Experience in identifying and responding to needs of particular vulnerable individuals of people of concern based on protection risks, age, gender, and diversity analysis, and/ or other criteria;
- Strong planning, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and within a team;
- Integrity, strong work ethic, and ability to consistently meet deadlines under pressure;
- Commitment to learning and implementing organizational policies and procedures;
- Full proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel; proficiency in Kobo and other data collection/analysis tools desirable
EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)
- University degree in social work, social science, law or other relevant field from a recognized institution.
LANGUAGE:Â (indicate Fluency level)
- Good proficiency in written and spoken English, and Amharic
Workplace: Sanja
APPLICATION LINK
Position 10: Protection Assistant – GBV Caseworker
Experience and technical competencies:
- Minimum of 1 years of experience in protection, preferably with an international humanitarian organization.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work in complex and difficult circumstances.
- Experience in case management, referral related activities and awareness is desirable
- Field experience in emergency context is highly desirable
- High level of personal initiative, analytical skills and pro-active problem solving.
- Demonstrated people’s management skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain working relationships across the organization.
- Be a team player
- Cultural sensitivity, and commitment and understanding of the values of DRC. Good communication skills.
- Commitment to learning and implementing organizational policies and procedures
- Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- A sensitive approach to external representation
EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)
- University degree in social work, social science, law or other relevant field from a recognized institution.
LANGUAGE:Â (indicate Fluency level)
- Good proficiency in written and spoken English, and Amharic
Workplace: Sanja
APPLICATION LINK
Position 11: Protection Officer – Monitoring
EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in mid-level position, with experience in the field of humanitarian response and refugee/IDP protection working for an international NGO, UN agency or relevant ministry or local authority.
- Strong communication skills in both English and the local languages; ability to conduct interviews, facilitate discussions, and write reports in English.
- Experience in conducting protection monitoring or protection assessments using online data collection tools such as Kobo and Activity info
- Good data collection, analysis and reporting skills
- Experience working with displaced or conflict affected populations.
- Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Integrity, strong work ethic, and ability to consistently meet deadlines under pressure.
- Full proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)
- University Degree in social sciences, law, social work, international development, or other relevant field from a recognized institution.
LANGUAGE:Â (indicate Fluency level)
- Excellent skills in speaking, reading and writing in English and the local language
Workplace:Debark/Dabat
APPLICATION LINK
Position 12: Protection Assistant- PSS
Experience and technical competencies:
- Minimum 1 year of experience in psychosocial support, protection, child protection, or community-based programs.
- Experience working with vulnerable populations, including children and survivors of violence, is an asset.
EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology or a related field.
LANGUAGE:Â (indicate Fluency level)
- Excellent skills in speaking, reading and writing English and Amharic
Workplace: Sanja