Emergency Response: Protection Assistant

Job Opportunity: Protection Assistant - Emergency Response

The Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly motivated Protection Assistant - Emergency Response for our operations in Sheraro.

Overall Purpose of the Role

The Protection Assistant will be directly responsible for:

• Implementation of protection and EORE interventions in accordance with minimum standards and DRC Ethiopia's protection strategy.
• Delivering quality protection to conflicted-affected communities.
• Identifying protection risks through ProMo tools and information dissemination activities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities:

• Collect protection risks and needs through protection monitoring assessment tools.
• Deliver Explosive Risk Education to communities exposed to possible hazards.
• Lead targeting, beneficiary selection, and distribution of multi-purpose cash and dignity kits.
• Implement HLP information dissemination and facilitate training for local actors.
• Ensure timely referral of individuals in need of protection services.
• Adhere to ethical data collection and protection protocols.
• Follow all protection guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Carry out additional protection activities as assigned.

Reporting and Administrative Responsibilities:

• Support provision of regular updates on project implementation.
• Prepare and submit weekly progress reports on protection activities.
• Ensure 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 strategies.
• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Full proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

Education

University degree in social work, social science, law, or other relevant field 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: 4 Months

Contract Type: National

Duty Station: Sheraro

Start date: As soon as possible

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

Skills Required:

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