Title: Protection Officer –Monitoring
Location: Filtu
Reports to: Protection Team Leader
Employment Category –H2
Start of Contract & Duration: 12 Months
Posting date: April 17, 2019
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:
Under the supervision of the Protection Team leader, the Protection Officer will coordinate and implement protection monitoring activities in selected IDP sites in Somali region. Specifically, she or he will plan and conduct protection monitoring visits in a high number of IDP sites in Somali region affected by new displacements and timely report 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 Somali region.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
Technical Responsibilities:
Project Monitoring and Evaluation:
Report Writing and Documentation
Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
University degree in social sciences, law, social work, international development, or other relevant field from a recognized institution.
LANGUAGES:
Excellent skills in speaking, reading and writing English, Amharic And Somali
All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies
Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: Acting in line with DRC's vision and values