Title: Protection Officer (Case Management)
Location: Gambella
Reports to: Protection Project Manager
Employment Band: H2
Start of Contract & Duration: Seven Months
Posting date: October 21, 2021
INTRODUCTION
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental organization founded in 1956 that works in more than 35 countries throughout the world, including Ethiopia and Djibouti. DRC commenced work in Ethiopia in 2009 and currently provides assistance in shelter, WASH, livelihoods and protection in the Gambella, Tigray and Somali regions of the country as well as in Djibouti. 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.
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Under the supervision of the Protection manager, the Protection Officer (Case Management) will implement the assigned case management activities in line with international standards, best practices and DRC protection monitoring guidelines. S/he will also coordinate general protection activities with the rest of Gambella protection team in Tierkidi refugee camp and across other selected host community areas and camps in Gambella region. Specifically, s/he will conduct identification, assessment, planning, intervention and follow-up for professional case management in support of vulnerable beneficiaries. Besides, s/he will plan and conduct protection-monitoring visits in in the camp 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 Tierkidi, Kule and Ngunyyiel refugee camps including Pagak reception center of Gambella region.
Responsibilities and tasks
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All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies: