Under the technical supervision of the Protection manager and guidance of the Protection officer (Monitoring), the Protection Assistant (Monitoring) will implement protection monitoring activities in selected IDP sites and host community in Sheraro and the surrounding host community. Specifically, the role will plan and conduct protection monitoring visits in the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), returnees and the nearby bay host communities, through data collection and encoding, referral of individuals at risk, information sharing, and timely reporting on protection trends and risks identified. The position will, furthermore, be tasked to identify and provide direct assistance and support to people with specific needs. Additionally, the position is expected to contribute to other protection activities that DRC is implementing in selected IDP sites in the contested area.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct protection monitoring in assigned areas

• Contribute in the development and review of protection monitoring tools, testing, plans and in the analysis of the collected information with the Protection Officer and Protection manager.

• Identify and protection trends and needs in the assigned areas through Key Informant Interviews, Focus Group Discussions and observation.

• Utilize data collection system for data collection and uploading in line with international standards, best practices and DRC protection monitoring guidelines

• Identify individuals at risk, provide information and refer for specialized assistance.

• Support protection officers in coordination and implementation of Individual Protection Assistance

• Regularly monitor beneficiaries’ access to service, the effectiveness of referral service, and the contribution of referrals and individual protection assistance on addressing protection risks for individual cases.

• Conduct community awareness raising and information dissemination on identified protection risks and prevention and mitigation strategies..

• Maintain good relationships with other stakeholders to collect daily information on fresh displacements in the area of coverage and support safe referrals

• Participate in engaging with community-based structures on a consistent basis and sticking to respectful, culturally appropriate ways.

• Ensure data is collected in line with Protection Information Management and protection principles, observing data protection Standard Operating Procedures

• Participate in relevant trainings such as Protection Information Management and other topics 

• Adhere to Ethical data collection and data protection protocols throughout protection monitoring process; 

• Ensure proper documentation of activities conducted under the position as a means of verification to measure project progress, effectiveness, and efficiency.

• Participate in protection and other multisectoral assessments

Report writing and documentation

• Support in the development of daily, weekly and monthly reports.

• Ensure proper documentation of all project monitoring activities

• Provide input during the protection monitoring reports and protection analysis

Job Requirements

About you

• Minimum of one year’s experience in an entry to mid-level position, with experience in the field of humanitarian response and refugee/IDP protection working for an international NGO, UN agency or relevant ministry or local authority.

• Experience in conducting protection monitoring or protection assessments using online data collection tools such as Kobo and Acrivity info

• Good data collection, analysis and reporting skills

• Experience working with displaced or conflict affected populations.

• Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and within a team.

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

• Full proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)

• University degree/Diploma in social sciences, law, social work, international development, or other relevant field from a recognized institution.

LANGUAGE: (indicate fluency level)

• Excellent skills in speaking, reading and writing English, Amharic And Tigrigna

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: up to 31 Dec 2025

Required Employee: 2

Band: I2 – Non-Management

Designation of Duty Station: Sheraro, Tigray

 Start date: Soonest possible

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National employees; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies.

How to Apply

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.

Apply using THIS LINK

Closing date for applications: 21st April 2025

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.