Protection and HDP Assistant – Emergency Response

Location: Dollo Ado/Daka Suftu, Ethiopia

Organization: Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Deadline: 06 August 2025

Job Description

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Protection and HDP Assistant Officer – Emergency response for our operations in Dollo Ado/Daka Suftu.

About the job

The Assistant Protection and HDP will support the implementation of protection and peacebuilding interventions in emergency-affected communities under the guidance of the Protection and HDP Officer and Team Leader. This includes contributing to psychosocial support (PSS), conflict sensitization, referrals, and data collection during rapid assessments. The role focuses on field-level implementation and coordination with community members and structures.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Technical Responsibilities:

• Support the Protection and HDP Officer in conducting Rapid Protection Assessments (RPA), including data collection and community engagement.
• Assist in organizing and delivering individual and group psychosocial support (PSS) sessions.
• Participate in the identification and verification of beneficiaries for multi-purpose cash assistance and dignity kits.
• Help establish and operate mobile protection canters, including setting up spaces and mobilizing the community.
• Contribute to service mapping exercises and help maintain updated referral pathways.
• Facilitate referrals to and from relevant service providers and follow up on referred cases.
• Support the formation and coordination of community-based peacebuilding groups and assist with awareness-raising sessions.
• Ensure all activities follow protection principles and adhere to DRC’s SOPs and standards.
• Support with community mobilization and sensitization activities.

Reporting and administrative responsibilities

• Support in documenting field activities and ensuring proper filing of means of verification (MoVs).
• Assist in compiling weekly updates and contribute to activity reporting.
• Provide timely feedback from the field to the Protection Officer and Team

Experience and technical competencies:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a humanitarian or community service setting, preferably in protection or social work.
• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in social sciences, social work, law, psychology, or related fields.
• Experience working with communities in the Somali region is an asset.
• Familiarity with protection principles and basic psychosocial support is desirable.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and team-working skills.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; Kobo skills are an advantage.

 EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)

• University degree Diploma or bachelor’s degree in social sciences, social work, law, psychology, or related fields

  LANGUAGE: (indicate fluency level)

• Excellent skills in speaking, reading, and writing English,
• Fluency in Somali is required.
• Basic to intermediate communication skills in Affan Oromo or Amharic are desirable

 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 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

Contract length: Three Months

Contract Type: National Contract

Band: I2 – Non-Management

Designation of Duty Station: Dollo Ado/Daka Suftu

Start date:  20 August, 2025

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National employees

 

HOW TO APPLY

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English through: https://drc.ngo/job?id=174196. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: August 06, 2025

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gendergap.

Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics

We strongly encourage female candidates to apply for the position!

We encourage only qualified Ethiopian Nations to apply. DRC considers all applicants based on merit.