Protection Assistant – Emergency response

Location: Sheraro, Tigray, Ethiopia

Organization: Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Deadline: 13 Jul 2025

Job Description

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Protection Assistant – Emergency response  for our Sheraro, Tigray Office.

About the job:

The Protection assistant will be directly responsible for implementation of  protection and EORE interventions, in accordance minimum standards and DRC Ethiopia’s protection strategy, under the supervision and guidance of the Protection Team Leader, S/he will be responsible for delivering quality protection and EORE conflicted affected communities. S/he will be further responsible for identifying protection risks through  ProMo tools, information dissemination activities, deliver quality protection response to community with different protection risks.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Technical Responsibilities:

• Collect protection risks and need through protection monitoring assessment tools,
• Deliver Explosive risk education to communities exposed to possible hazards through group session and dissemination of IEC/BCC materials
• Lead during targeting, beneficiary selection, and distribution of multi-purpose cash and dignity kits for communities affected by displacement
• Lead the implementation of HLP information dissemination,  facilitate training for local actors, and provision of  victim assistance
• Ensure that individuals in need of protection services and/or assistance, identified through protection monitoring, are timely and adequately referred to the relevant services, either internally or externally.
• Ensure adherence to ethical data collection and data protection, and data sharing protocols throughout protection activities;
• Carry out activities according to the work plan and allocated budget in accordance with protection standards and the guidance of the protection team leader
• Follow all protection guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including appropriate tools based on the job responsibilities, and provide regular feedback to the technical unit on additional needs
• Carry out any additional protection activities as assigned by the protection team leader and the protection team leader;

Reporting and administrative responsibilities

• Support provision of regular updates on project implementation, including weekly reports, challenges or barriers to implementation;
• Prepare and submit weekly progress report on protection activities to the protection team leader;

Ensure that project activities are properly documented and reported.

Experience and technical competencies:

• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in an entry to mid-level position in humanitarian protection or a relevant social service field;
• Experience in the Tigray region is strongly preferred;
• Experience in the direct implementation of Community-Based protection activities
• Proven record of community engagement and consultation, such as assessments,s, 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 the 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 is desirable

EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)

• University degree in social work, social science, law or other relevant field from a recognized institution.

LANGUAGE: (indicate fluency level)

• Excellent skills in speaking, reading, and writing English, and Tigrigna

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: Five Months

Contract Type: National Contract

Band: H1 – Non-Management

Designation of Duty Station: Sheraro, Tigray, Ethiopia

Start date:  01 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=174055. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 133rd  July 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 gender gap.

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!