Employment Category:  G

Reporting To:  Protection Manager

Contract Duration: Till August 31, 2023

Required Employee: 1                    

INTRODUCTION

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), an international non-governmental organization (NGO), has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. DRC promotes and supports solutions to the problems faced by refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs), and migrants. The organization has offices across the region and has been operational in Ethiopia since 2009.  With funding from bilateral and multilateral donors, DRC is currently implementing a range of activities across Ethiopia and Djibouti, including WASH and shelter provision, child and youth protection, gender-based violence response, awareness-raising of migration risks, protection monitoring of migration routes, and livelihoods support for returning migrants or those at-risk of migration.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

Working under the direct management of the Protection Manager, the roving protection team leader will be responsible for contributing to the technical supervision and implementation of DRC’s protection program in the areas of operation. The role will mainly oversee the implementation of the protection activities in the Alemwach refugee site in Dabat.  The team leader will also be responsible for the day to day management of the protection unit covering the areas of general protection. S/he will supervise the Protection Officers and Protection Assistants. S/he will collaborate with the Protection manager  and protection coordinator to ensure effective, relevant and holistic protection programming delivering activities in line with protection standards. Furthermore, the TL is expected to provide support to the project cycle management, proposal development and program strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Programming:

• Providing technical guidance to the general Protection with high focus on the protection monitoring activities to ensure quality and adherence to national and international protection standards and guidelines

• Provide technical guidance to the general protection program and ensure quality and adherence national and international standards and practices

• Develop and deliver protection training for staff and beneficiaries

• Lead or contribute to protection assessments and mappings, and identify protection needs

• Supporting protection program development, including project design and developing of proposals

• Supervise the Protection Officers and Protection Assistants. Provide leaderships, day-to-day support and guidance. Build the capacity of protection staff through mentoring and training. Promote team building and contribute to a respective and positive working environment

• In collaboration with Protection Officers, plan and oversee general Protection Activities

• In collaboration with the Protection manager, ensuring implementation of protection activities according to project and program commitments

• Identify training and capacity building opportunities for protection staff and ensure that all protection staff are conversant with protection concepts, DRC's code of conduct, humanitarian principles, accountability, and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse.

• In coordination with supervisor liaise with governmental officials, international and national organization and camp structures on DRC’s behalf

• Attending and contribute to relevant coordination mechanisms

• Ensuring appropriate financial reporting on all project activities, in cooperation with the Protection manager and DRC finance and administration staff

• Compile and provide weekly and monthly reporting on all protection activities and on project implementation progress.  This includes submitting weekly and monthly report to the M&E and to external partners. Contribute to donor reports.

• Provide ongoing general monitoring of the operating context to ensure relevance and accountability to DRC's beneficiary populations

• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive files of project activities, outputs, materials, and 

Job Requirements

Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

• MA/Bachelor degree in social sciences, law, social work, international development, or other relevant field from a recognized institution

• Minimum 4 years of experience in an entry to mid-level position, preferably in the field of humanitarian response and refugee protection working for an international NGO, UN agency or relevant ministry or local authority.

• Experience in refugee protection

• Experience in project management

• Strong inter-personal skills and staff management skills

• Commitment to learning and implementing organizational policies and procedures

• Full proficiency in Microsoft Office package

• Strong planning, organization and problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and within a team in a demanding work environment

• Integrity, strong work ethic, and ability to consistently meet deadlines under pressure

• Experience of working in emergency and refugee camp setting

• A sensitive approach to external representation

• Excellent proficiency in written and spoken Amharic and English.

EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)

• University degree in gender studies, social sciences, law, social work, international development, or other relevant field from a recognized institution

LANGUAGE: (indicate fluency level)

• Fluent in written and spoken English.

• Knowledge of local languages is an advantage

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit an updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post. 

We only accept applications sent via our online application form CLICK HERE under Vacancies.  

Please forward the application and CV, in English through the stated website no later than July 25, 2023. 

The screening process for this position is on rolling basis, so early submission of applications is encouraged.  DRC reserves the right to start with the next steps in the recruitment process prior to the closing date, should we identify a suitable candidate

For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.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 encourage only qualified Ethiopian Nationals to apply. DRC considers all applicants based on merit