Protection Assistant

Protection Assistant (General)

[Diyala-Jalawla / Baquba]

In 2003 , DRC became onngof the first organisations to provide humanitarian assistance in the country. Today, DRC continues to provide humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable displacement-affected families, including IDPs, returnees, and host communities in Basra, Baqubah, Jalawla, Gatoon, Baghdad, Muqdadiya, Balad, Aziz Balad, Samarra, Mosul, Duhok, Tel Afar, Baa’j, Sinjar, and Erbil.

Find more about DRC operations in Iraq here: Iraq | DRC Danish Refugee Council

Overall purpose of the role:

• Under the supervision of the Protection Team leader, the Protection Assistant is responsible for conducting a range of protection activities, including information provision and regular particC4Ptory protection assessments of potential/selected beneficiaries.
• The post holder works in close cooperation and coordination with other team members in ensuring quality implementation of community-based protection activities, Case management and Violence against women and men activities

Responsibilities:

Technical

• Identification of people in need of individual protection (Case Management and/or C4P) and ensure timely response
• Provide case management services in line with DRC Iraq guidance and case management standard operating procedure (SOP) to community members of different ages (youth, adults and older persons), genders (men and women) and abilities (including persons with disabilities).
• At all times, respect information management principles and guiding principles for case management.
• Provide case management services, following the standardised case management process including the following steps: identification, comprehensive needs assessment, case planning and implementation, follow-up and review, case closure.
• Provide individual protection assistance in line with DRC Iraq guidance and individual protection assistance SOP, including detailed documentation of intake, assessment, and distribution.
• Regular follow-up on the assigned case to ensure that the case plan remains adequate, to monitor progress and to identify additional needs.
• Provide psychosocial support throughout the whole case management process.
• Conduct regular visits to targeted field locations for mobile intake and referral.
• Participate in supervision and coaching sessions, individual and/or in group, including case discussions.
• Participate in the implementation of awareness sessions on diverse topics using validated materials and DRC facilitation guides.
• Facilitate regular community consultations, including focused group discussions (FGDs), with different groups (older persons, men, women and youth) following DRC guidance to ensure continuous up-to-date understanding of the community needs and capacities, as well as protection concerns, and changes in the context.
• Participate in protection monitoring and raise protection concerns to the Protection Officer to ensure a tailored community-based approach.
• Identify beneficiaries in need of further support and ensure timely external or internal referral and follow-up (legal aid, shelter, cash & livelihoods).
• Ensure that all Protection activities comply with best practice and international standards in protection response (including DRC SOPs).
• Participate in internal and external training as requested by the Protection Officer and Protection Team Leader.

Administrative

• Ensure all Protection activities, which includes, CM, C4P, Violence against women and men and information dissemination session activities, are recorded and documented accurately and in a timely fashion on DRC Iraq’s IM system.
• Implement all necessary MEAL tools, including pre- and post-tests.
• Produce activity reports as required and share with the Protection Officer
• Support the Protection Officer and Protection TL with administrative tasks, including purchase requests to supply chain.

Other:

• Ensure compliance with DRC guidelines and policies on HR, admin, finance, and supply chain.
• Ensure adherence to DRC national staff policy guidelines and Code of Conduct.
• Ensure compliance with DRC policy and programmatic minimum standards.
• Ensuring compliance with the zero-tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse policy.
• Perform any other relevant tasks as requested by the Protection Team Leader.

Required experience and competencies.

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in protection in a humanitarian setting
• Experience in Humanitarian Protection activities and the delivery of community programs to vulnerable groups
• Understanding of protection principles, protection minimum standards and basic psychosocial support concepts
• Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and prioritize the safety and dignity of beneficiaries at all times.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Education

• Diploma in social work, Humanities, Law, Counseling, psychology or another related field equivalent to a professional qualification

Language

• Fluency in Arabic
• Ability to communicate and write in English.

Key stakeholders (internal and external)

• DRC staff
• Persons of concerns.
• Other actors working staff.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

1. Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
2. Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
3. Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
4. Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
5. 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

• Start Date: 15 September 2026 (Conditional to donor agreement signature)
• Contract End Date: 28 February 2027
• Salary Band: I
• Comprehensive health insurance for staff, spouse, and up to two children under 18.
• Personal Accident insurance coverage in the event of work-related accidents during working hours.
• Psychosocial support for staff and family members.
• Learning & Development opportunities for professional growth.

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

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: [12-September-2026]- Due to the urgency of this recruitment, DRC reserves the right to review applications and conduct interviews on a rolling basis. The vacancy may be filled before the closing date once a suitable candidate has been identified.