Danish Refugee Council
Social Science
Social Science and Community
Addis Ababa
3 years
1 Position
2025-04-12
to
2025-04-26
Operations Monitoring
Law
Social work
Social Science
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Job Description
Under the direct supervision of the Country Protection manager, the Protection specialist is responsible for implementing DRC’s protection monitoring program in Ethiopia. The role focuses on the continuous analysis of the protective environment across DRC’s areas of operation to identify trends and emerging protection risks. Additionally, the Position holder will lead the update of protection analysis, design protection monitoring methodologies, develop data collection systems, analyze both quantitative and qualitative data from protection monitoring activities, and produce protection information products, such as protection monitoring reports and analysis.
Design a protection monitoring methodology and tools appropriate to all locations in line with the updated protection analysis and DRC’s global Protection Monitoring Guidance.
Lead on developing, updating, and rolling out of data collection tools and methodologies including determining relevant samples.
Lead on developing capacity building plans and implementing training for protection staff assigned to protection monitoring and Rapid protection assessment (RPA).
In close collaboration with DRC Ethiopia Information Management specialist, support in developing, implementing, and maintaining protection information management system for protection monitoring.
Work closely with DRC and partner protection monitoring teams to ensure timely and accurate data collection and sharing in line with the adopted protection monitoring methodology, and to clarify information and conduct data triangulation with other sources to ensure accuracy.
Support DRC Ethiopia information management Specialist in ensuring appropriate data processing.
Lead on data analysis and produce regular protection reports and analysis in line with the global Protection Analytical Framework (PAF) and standard terminology, highlighting key protection risks patterns and trends,
Carry out regular field visits to monitor the data collection process for quality assurance and provide on spot technical support to field based staff.
Regularly review data collection methodologies and quality of information collected in order to change, update, and improve tools and systems in collaboration with the country protection manager.
Follow up closely on contextual developments to propose new thematic areas of focus to research.
Support dissemination and presentation of findings to relevant partners and donors, as agreed with DRC Protection manage and Head of programs and in line with Protection Information Management principles.
Review of information dissemination material to ensure regular updates and improvement of information dissemination methodologies and content.
Work in close collaboration with other sectors to ensure that information collection and reporting is integrated across all sectors.
With support from DRC Protection manager, lead on capacity development of DRC staff on Protection Information Management and Protection Analysis and PAF.
In collaboration with Protection Manager, contribute to the development of position documents and other information products to inform response and advocacy.
Support in donor report and development of concepts notes and proposals for future programming.
Maintain effective working relationships with UN agencies, NGOs, INGO, government authorities, and other key stakeholders to ensure active coordination, collaboration, and responsible information dissemination.
Undertake other relevant tasks as requested by Country Protection Manager and DRC Head of Programs
Minimum 3 years of practical experience in protection, with practical experience in research or protection monitoring and protection analysis.
Excellent knowledge of research/protection monitoring methodologies, experience in development and roll out of data collection and processing tools for trends analysis over time.
Proven experience in protection analysis including ability to interpret, analyze and synthesize information.
Familiarity with international human rights, international humanitarian law, refugee law, and regulatory frameworks for internal displacement, as well as Protection Analytical Framework, and Protection Information Management principles.
Demonstrable experience producing protection reports under tight deadlines using both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to coordinate constructively and respectfully among people from varied backgrounds
Computer literacy (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint).
EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)
University degree in social work, social science, law or other relevant field from a recognized institution.
LANGUAGE: (indicate fluency level)
Fluent in written and spoken English.
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 with the possibility of extension
Required Employee: 1
Band: G2 – Non-Management
Designation of Duty Station: Addis Ababa
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.
Application process
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English using THIS LINK
Closing date for applications: 25th April 2025
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.
Fields Of Study
Law
Social work
Social Science
Skills Required
Operations Monitoring
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