Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly motivated Protection Assistant – GBV Case Worker for our operations in Hudet, Somali, Ethiopia.

Overall purpose of the role

Under the supervision of protection team leader, the Protection Assistant will implement GBV case management activities delivered by DRC in Hudet woreda. Specifically, he/she will provide case management services to GBV survivors and other beneficiaries affected by the crisis. The assistant will work hands in hands with the whole DRC Dolo protection team.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Provide case management services through high quality and confidential interventions in line with minimum standards for service provision and DRC’s case management SOPs.
• Conduct referrals to relevant services when needed, while implementing the action plan and ensuring appropriate follow up and case closure when appropriate;
• Provide counselling for all survivors referred to case management service;
• Conduct case management in safe spaces
• File and store GBV data in the gender-based violence information management systems (GBVIMS) in compliance with the information sharing protocol developed at the inter-agency level;
• Provide emotional support group sessions to women and girls at risk of or survivors of gender-based violence in compliance with best-practice and DRC’s guidelines;
• Support in delivering basic GBV trainings to community structures, including sessions on the GBV core concepts and guiding principles and the safe identification and referral of GBV cases;
• Raise gaps in GBV response services and referral protocols to the GBV Officer and Protection team leader
• Engage with the community and community representatives to understand needs and gaps in Gender-based violence programming
• Incorporate a survivor-centred approach in all GBV case management activities;
• Ensure strict adherence to confidentiality for all case-related information
• Carry out any additional protection activities as assigned from the protection team leader

Experience and technical competencies:

• Minimum of 1- 2 years of experience in protection
• Ability to work in difficult circumstances.
• Experience in case management and referral related activities is desirable
• Field experience in emergency context is highly encouraged
• Cultural sensitive and team player
• Good communication skills.
• Commitment to learning and implementing organizational policies and procedures

Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)

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

LANGUAGE: (indicate Fluency level)

• Good proficiency in written and spoken English, and Somali

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: 4 Months

Contract Type: National Contract

Band: I2– Non-Management

Designation of Duty Station: Hudet Somali Region

Start date: As soon as possible

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National employees

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.

Closing date for applications: October 19, 2025

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website 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 gendergap.
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 strongly encourage female candidates to apply for the position!

We encourage only qualified Ethiopian Nations to apply. DRC considers all applicants based on merit.