Protection Assistant – Emergency Response

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

About the Job

The Protection Assistant will be responsible for:

• Implementing protection and EORE interventions in accordance with minimum standards and DRC Ethiopia's protection strategy.
• Identifying protection risks through ProMo tools and information dissemination activities.
• Delivering quality protection responses to communities with different protection risks.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities:

• Collecting protection risks and needs through protection monitoring assessment tools.
• Delivering explosive risk education to communities exposed to possible hazards.
• Leading targeting, beneficiary selection, and distribution of multi-purpose cash and dignity kits.
• Implementing HLP information dissemination and facilitating training for local actors.
• Ensuring timely and adequate referrals for individuals in need of protection services.
• Adhering to ethical data collection and data protection protocols.
• Carrying out activities according to the work plan and allocated budget.
• Following all protection guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Carrying out additional protection activities as assigned by the protection team leader.

Reporting and Administrative Responsibilities:

• Supporting regular updates on project implementation, including weekly reports.
• Preparing and submitting weekly progress reports on protection activities.
• Ensuring proper documentation and reporting of project activities.

Experience and Technical Competencies

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in humanitarian protection or a relevant social service field.
• Experience in the Tigray region is strongly preferred.
• Proven record of community engagement and consultation.
• Technical understanding of core protection concepts and ethical data collection.
• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Integrity and strong work ethic with the ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Full proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

Education

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

Language Requirements

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

Core Competencies

• Striving for excellence: Focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: Involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: Take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: Listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: Uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical conduct.

Contract Details

• Contract length: Five Months
• Contract Type: National
• Duty Station: Sheraro, Tigray, Ethiopia
• Start date: 01 August, 2025

Skills Required:

• Legal / Law
• Social / Science / Project / Management / Development