Protection Officer - Emergency Response

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

About the Job

The Protection Officer will be directly responsible for:

• Delivering quality protection and EORE interventions in accordance with minimum standards.
• Identifying protection risks through ProMo tools.
• Monitoring the implementation and impact of initiatives.
• Coordinating with the protection team leader, assistant, and community volunteers.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities

• Conduct protection monitoring assessments with protection assistants.
• Support protection assistants in delivering Explosive Risk Education to communities.
• Contribute to targeting, beneficiary selection, and distribution of cash and dignity kits.
• Lead the implementation of HLP information dissemination and training.
• Ensure timely referral of individuals in need of protection services.
• Adhere to ethical data collection and protection protocols.
• Follow all protection guidelines and provide feedback to the technical unit.
• Carry out additional protection activities as assigned.

Reporting and Administrative Responsibilities

• Provide 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 2 years’ experience in humanitarian protection or 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: Five Months

Contract Type: National

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.

Skills Required:

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