About the Organization:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a globally recognized humanitarian organization dedicated to supporting displaced and vulnerable populations affected by conflict, displacement, and natural disasters. DRC focuses on protection, assistance, and durable solutions for refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs). Working with DRC provides the opportunity to gain hands-on field experience, develop technical skills in protection monitoring, and contribute directly to the well-being of communities in need. DRC also emphasizes professional growth, mentorship, and exposure to international protection standards and humanitarian operations.
Job Description:
The Protection Assistant – Monitoring will work under the supervision of the Project Manager and technical guidance of the Protection Specialist – Monitoring. The role focuses on implementing protection monitoring activities in selected refugee sites and host communities in Assosa, Benishangul-Gumuz, and surrounding areas.
The position involves conducting regular protection monitoring visits, collecting and encoding data, identifying individuals at risk, referring cases for specialized assistance, and reporting on emerging protection risks and trends. The role also contributes to other protection activities carried out by DRC in the designated project locations, offering direct support to people with specific needs.
The Protection Assistant – Monitoring will collaborate with community structures, engage in awareness-raising initiatives, and support DRC’s efforts to improve protection service delivery. This position provides a strong foundation for developing technical skills in protection monitoring, data collection, and reporting while gaining practical exposure to humanitarian programming in Ethiopia.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct protection monitoring in assigned areas, observing protection risks and trends.
- Contribute to the development, review, and testing of protection monitoring tools and plans.
- Collect and encode data in line with DRC’s protection monitoring standards using online tools such as Kobo or Activity Info.
- Conduct interviews, focus group discussions, and observations to identify protection needs.
- Identify and refer individuals at risk for specialized assistance.
- Support coordination and implementation of Individual Protection Assistance activities.
- Monitor beneficiaries’ access to services and the effectiveness of referrals and assistance.
- Collaborate with Community Based Protection Networks (CBPN) to conduct community awareness-raising and information dissemination.
- Maintain relationships with CBPNs and stakeholders to gather updated information on displacements and protection concerns.
- Participate in protection and multisectoral assessments.
- Ensure ethical and safe data collection, observing data protection protocols throughout the monitoring process.
- Support the preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly reports, contributing to protection monitoring analysis.
- Document all activities to track project progress and effectiveness.
- Participate in trainings on Protection Information Management and other relevant topics.
Educational Qualification:
- University degree or diploma in social sciences, law, social work, international development, or other relevant fields from a recognized institution.
Work Experience:
- Minimum of one year of experience in humanitarian response, refugee, or IDP protection, preferably with international NGOs, UN agencies, or relevant local authorities.
- Experience in protection monitoring or assessments using online data collection tools.
- Demonstrated ability to work with displaced or conflict-affected populations.
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Integrity, strong work ethic, and ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and familiarity with Kobo or other data collection tools.
- Excellent communication skills in English, Amharic, and other local languages.
- Commitment to ethical standards, DRC values, and safeguarding principles.
- Awareness of protection principles, data protection, and humanitarian standards.
Job Location:
Assosa Field Office, Benishangul-Gumuz, Ethiopia. The position involves field visits to refugee sites and host communities to ensure accurate monitoring and support to at-risk individuals.
Employment Type and Salary:
- Contract Length: 5 months
- Contract Type: National Contract
- Band: I2 – Non-Management
- Start Date: 1st May 2026
- Salary and benefits will be in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for national staff. This position provides opportunities for professional growth, exposure to field operations, and hands-on experience in humanitarian protection monitoring.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and an updated CV (maximum four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Scanned certificates or additional attachments are not required.
DRC strongly encourages women and underrepresented groups to apply, promoting gender parity and diversity in staffing. Ethiopian nationals only are eligible to apply.
The application deadline is March 29, 2026.
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the protection of displaced populations, develop technical skills in monitoring and data analysis, and engage with international protection standards. The position supports career development through mentoring, practical experience, and professional exposure to humanitarian program implementation.
By joining DRC, candidates will gain the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable communities while building expertise in protection, data management, and community engagement. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals passionate about humanitarian work, protection advocacy, and supporting people in crisis situations.
Candidates will be part of a team that values collaboration, ethical practice, and continuous learning, helping to strengthen protection programming and improve service delivery in refugee and host communities.
DRC offers a supportive work environment that encourages innovation, initiative, and leadership, enabling staff to take ownership of projects and contribute to the organization’s mission of protecting displaced populations and promoting human rights.
We invite qualified and dedicated individuals to apply and help strengthen protection monitoring, respond to emerging risks, and ensure that vulnerable populations receive the assistance and protection they need.