Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Protection Assistant (PCM) for our operations in East Borena.

Overall purpose of the role

The Protection Assistant (Monitoring) supports the implementation of protection monitoring activities in the field, ensuring systematic data collection, analysis, and reporting on protection risks, trends, and incidents affecting affected populations. The role contributes to evidence-based programming and informs timely protection responses.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Technical Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular field visits to collect protection-related information through household interviews, KIIs, FGDs, and direct observations.
• Support the implementation of protection monitoring tools, methodologies, and sampling strategies.
• Record, verify, and document protection concerns in line with data protection and confidentiality standards.
• Identify urgent protection risks and immediately escalate cases according to internal referral pathways.
• Ensure accurate and timely entry of monitoring data into digital platforms or databases.
• Support data cleaning, validation, and analysis with guidance from the MEAL/Protection team.
• Assist in drafting weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc protection monitoring reports.
• Maintain organized records of field notes, datasets, and documentation.
• Reporting and administrative responsibilities
• Support provision of regular contextual/situational updates on project implementation, challenges or barriers to implementation;
• Prepare and submit a weekly progress report on protection activities to the protection team leader;
• Ensure that project activities are properly documented along with their respective means of verification.

Experience and technical competencies:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an entry to mid-level position in humanitarian protection or a relevant social service field;
• Experience in the Somali region is strongly preferred;
• Experience in the direct implementation of Community-Based protection and peace-building activities
• Proven record of community engagement and consultation, such as assessments, trainings, workshops, or awareness sessions
• Technical understanding of core protection concepts, prevention, and response strategies in line with best practices and ethical data collection and data protection protocols;
• Experience in identifying and responding to the needs of particular vulnerable individuals of people of concern based on protection risks, age, gender, and diversity analysis, and/ or other criteria;
• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, 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;
• Commitment to learning and implementing organizational policies and procedures;
• Full proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel; proficiency in Kobo and other data collection/analysis tools is desirable.

EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)

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

LANGUAGE: (indicate Fluency level)

• Excellent skills in speaking, reading, and writing English,
• Fluency in the Affan Oromo and Somali language is strongly preferred.

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: 7 Months

Contract Type: National Contract

Band: I2 – Non-Management

Number of Position required: 3

Designation of Duty Station:East Borena

Start date: ASAP

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: Dec 16,2025.

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.