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Africa
Ethiopia
Filtu, Somali, Ethiopia
National contract
31 Jul 2025
06 Aug 2025
174199
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Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Protection Assistant – Monitorong for our operations in Dollo Ado/Filtu.
About the job:
Under the supervision of protection team leader, the protection assistant-Monitoring, will be responsible for assisting protection monitoring activities at designated sites, including data collection through KIIs, FGDs, and observations. He/she will support in service and resource mapping, identify and refer individuals with specific needs, and strengthen community-based protection structures. The role also involves maintaining referral pathways and assisting in reporting and translation,
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
- Carry out the protection monitoring activities in identified sites according to work plan
- Collect protection monitoring data’s using the standardized tools (Key Information Interviews, Focus Group Discussion and observation)
- Collaborate with the protection officers and team leader in reviewing protection trends and needs in DRC’s areas of intervention and recommend appropriate activities
- Conduct service and resource mapping to determine available services and ensure effective protection services and referrals
- Support identification of individuals with specific needs and referral to relevant services including Individual Protection Assistance.
- Collaborate with relevant partners to develop and maintain protection referral mechanisms.
- Support community-based structures through promoting meaningful group conversation and guiding members to self-identify community protection concerns.
- Ensure ethical and statistically-sound data collection, analysis and protection
- Support in the development of daily, weekly and monthly reports.
- Translate Monitoring and other materials into local languages
- Assist protection officers and team leader in facilitating protection activities
- Participate in creation and distributing of communication materials needed for Information Communication and Education (IEC)
- Properly document activities by ensuring confidentiality
- Carry out other tasks directed by the supervisor
Experience and technical competencies:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to conduct interviews, facilitate discussions, and write reports in English.
- Knowledge of protection
- Proficiency in basic computer skills and data entry
- Minimum 1 year Previous experience in protection monitoring or community-based setting is an asset.
EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional training or certificate in law, social science, protection or related field is preferred.
Languages: (indicate fluency level)
- Proficient of Somali and English language
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: Upto December 31,2025
Contract Type: National Contract
Band: I2 – Non-Management
Designation of Duty Station: Dollo Ado/Filtu
Start date: ASAP
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National employees
Application process
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. 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
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DRC as an employer
Founded in 1956, DRC Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world - and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 30 countries, we protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of over 6,000 employees. We pride ourselves on our:
- Professionalism, impact & expertise
- Humanitarian approach & the work we do
- Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
- Culture, values & strong leadership
- Fair compensation & continuous development
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.