Experience and technical competencies:
- Minimum of 1 year’ experience in an entry to mid-level position in humanitarian protection or relevant social service field;
- Experience in Tigray region is strongly mandatory
- Experience in direct implementation of Community-Based protection 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 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 preferable
EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)
- University degree 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, Amharic and Tigrinya
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
Designation of Duty Station: Dima, North Ethiopia Field Office.
Start date: March 1, 2026
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National employees
Offers will be extended only once funding has been confirmed