Danish Refugee Council, one of the world\u2019s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Protection Specialist for our Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Office.
\nOverall purpose of the role:
\nThe Protection Specialist (Access to Justice and Community-Based Protection) will support the Protection Manager in strengthening and expanding DRC\u2019s protection programming in Ethiopia, with a focus on access to justice, legal aid services, and community-based protection mechanisms. The Specialist will provide technical leadership and capacity building to field teams and local partner organizations, ensuring that protection interventions are rights-based, survivor-centered, and in line with international and organizational standards. In close collaboration with field protection teams and partners, the specialist will support the development of community-led protection initiatives, strengthen linkages with justice actors, and enhance access to legal remedies and protection services for vulnerable populations, particularly internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, and host communities affected by conflict and displacement. S\/he will also play a key role in mentoring partner organizations, facilitating technical trainings, and promoting evidence-based programming that advances accountability, inclusion, and durable protection outcomes.
\nYour main duties and responsibilities will be:
\nTechnical Oversight and Management of Protection Programming<\/p>\n
Ensure that DRC\u2019s legal protection and CBP interventions are in accordance with international best practices and minimum standards;
\nProvide technical oversight of community-based protection activities, including support in developing training manuals, community-based protection SoP, and community action plans.
\nConduct regular technical reviews of Access to Justice and Community-Based Protection programming to ensure alignment with international protection standards
\nTechnically lead the development of concept notes and proposals for legal aid and CBP, as requested.
\nDeliver targeted training and mentoring to field teams on legal aid and community-based protection principles and practices.
\nSupport field protection managers on access to justice and community-based protection team recruitment and induction, and provide technical supervision and mentoring, as well as support line manager in performance monitoring
\nConduct legal needs assessments and legal analysis to inform program design and ensure evidence-based and context specific interventions
\nDevelop, adapt and oversee the roll-out and application of quality measures for DRC\u2019s legal protection activities in line with SPHERE standards, the Inter-Agency Minimum Standards for Child Protection, IASC guidelines on GBV and protection mainstreaming and guidelines defined in national coordination forums;
\nAct as a focal person for complex or precedent-setting legal cases referred to the Country Office; provide legal information, referral, and follow up to UNHCR and other relevant stakeholders
\nLead the engagement with human rights mechanisms initiative in collaboration with the CO Protection Manager
\nStrengthen partnerships with relevant stakeholders, such as bar associations, legal aid providers, human rights commissions, and government entities, to enhance justice pathways and referral mechanisms.
\nProvide technical capacity development support to DRC\u2019s legal aid and CBP partners, including through structured training, on-the-job mentoring, and joint monitoring and evaluation.
\nConduct joint field visits, technical reviews, and capacity assessments with partners to identify gaps, provide feedback, and develop tailored capacity strengthening plans.<\/p>\n
Coordination and Representation:<\/p>\n
Represent DRC in Access to Justice and HLP working groups, and other coordination platforms as agreed with the Protection Manager;
\nEnsure internal coordination and harmonization of DRC legal protection\/community-based-related activities with DRC\u2019s Ethiopia and regional protection programs;
\nPromote improved understanding of legal protection issues among all relevant stakeholders and ensure the observance of international protection and humanitarian law standards.
\nCreating a network among legal aid providers in Ethiopia to enhance legal aid services to refugees, IDPs, and returnees.
\nAdvocate for policy and legislative reforms at national and sub-national levels to improve justice and protection mechanisms for displacement-affected populations.<\/p>\n
Monitoring, Reporting, and Development:<\/p>\n
Support the Protection manager and Head of Programs on protection-related proposals as relevant.
\nUndertake quality control and site monitoring of DRC\u2019s and partners\u2019 programming to ensure that services provided are according to international best practice standards;
\nConduct program monitoring as per expected outputs and outcomes;
\nEnsure that the design and implementation of protection activities address protection needs of refugees, IDPs, and other vulnerable populations within DRC\u2019s mandate, and contribute to the relevant durable solutions;
\nEnsure that quality assurance systems are developed and applied, with particular reference to the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), Age, Gender, and Diversity (AGD) approach, and Protection Mainstreaming principles;
\nContribute to building a learning culture by supporting after action reviews, learning events, and periodic protection (legal aid and CBP) reflection sessions with partners and field teams.<\/p>\n
About You<\/p>\n
Experience and technical competencies:<\/p>\n
Minimum of 5 years\u2019 work experience within the field of law and protection, particularly within the field of migrant\/IDP\/refugee protection;
\nAt least 3 years of experience working with international NGO\u2019s, UN agencies, relevant ministries and\/or local authorities in IDP\/migrants\/refugee settings in complex emergencies;
\nDemonstrated experience coordinating with and supporting national and local authorities as well as humanitarian coordination forums;
\nExcellent analytical skills
\nAbility to work effectively and efficiently unsupervised;
\nDemonstrated ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and adapt in a complex and challenging environment;
\nExperience with capacity building, and in convening and facilitating trainings and workshops;
\nExcellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective and working relations with staff members and other stakeholders;<\/p>\n
Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)<\/p>\n
Minimum a university or graduate degree in law.<\/p>\n
Languages: (indicate fluency level)<\/p>\n
Excellent English writing skills;<\/p>\n
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC\u2019 five core competencies:
\nStriving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
\nCollaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
\nTaking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
\nCommunicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
\nDemonstrating 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.
\nWe offer
\nContract length: 12 Months
\nContract Type: National Contract
\nBand: G2 \u2013 Non-Management
\nDesignation of Duty Station: Addis Ababa
\nStart date: ASAP
\nSalary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council\u2019s Terms of Employment for National employees.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"https:\/\/drc.ngo\/","_company_name":"Danish Refugee Council","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[11],"job-categories":[],"job-types":[12],"class_list":{"0":"post-1895","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-expired","4":"hentry","5":"job_listing_region-ethiopia","7":"job-type-full-time"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/1895","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1895"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=1895"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=1895"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=1895"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}