DRC Protection Officer Job Vacancy in Ethiopia 2026
Apply Now DRC Protection Officer Job Vacancy in Ethiopia 2026 – DRC is inviting qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of Protection Officer. This vacancy is open for applicants who meet the required qualifications and experience. Interested job seekers are encouraged to apply before the deadline.
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private Danish humanitarian non-profit organization, founded in 1956. It serves as an umbrella organization for 33 member organizations. Formed after the Second World War in response to the European refugee crises caused by the Soviet invasion of Hungary in 1956, DRC has been active in large scale humanitarian projects around the world.
DRC Protection Officer Job Vacancy
- Job Title: Protection Officer – HLP
- Organization: Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
- Contract Length: 7 Months
- Contract Type: National Contract
- Band: H2 – Non-Management
- Job Location: Sheraro, Ethiopia
- Posted Date: January 12, 2026
- Application Deadline: January 26, 2026
- Official Website: drc.ngo
Overall Purpose of the Role
Under the line management of the Sheraro Protection team leader, technical supervision of the CO Protection specialist-Access to justice- The HLP officer will undertake protection and HLP activities within the ECHO project framework. The officer will be engaged in HLP information dissemination, counselling, assistance, and facilitation of representation to the target population on HLP matters. In addition, the officer will take on any additional protection activity as required by the Protection team leader/manager to meet the project objective.
Technical Responsibilities
- Develop a work plan for the implementation of activities focusing on Legal service provision (HLP) within the framework of the project;
- Carry out activities focusing on legal support according to work plan and allocated budget in accordance with international and national laws and regulations;
- Conduct rapid assessment to identify the HLP service need and concern of the target population and frame response according to the identified need;
- Conduct information dissemination on the HLP rights, HLP documentation, and procedures with a focus on issues affecting the target population through the mobile protection desk and community outreach;
- Provide legal counselling, legal assistance and information dissemination to the target community;
- Develop and disseminate IEC materials with key messages on legal rights and procedures and available legal and protection services to the target population;
- Facilitate and advocate access to legal documentation for the target community in collaboration with relevant government authorities and humanitarian agencies;
- Organize capacity building training to government stakeholders and community-based structures on relevant international refugee laws and national laws and procedures;
- Engage with DRC finance, administration, and supply chain team as needed to facilitate implementation of project activity;
- Perform other relevant duties, as needed or requested by the Protection Team Leader
- Carry out any additional protection activities as assigned by the protection team leader;
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- University degree in law or other relevant field from a recognized institution.
Experience and Technical Competencies
- Minimum 2 years work experience in the legal sector, preferably in a humanitarian context;
- Prior Experience working with persons of concern, including refugees, internally displaced and/ or returnees;
- Experience and familiarity with Ethiopia’s judicial system;
- Familiarity with international laws focusing on refugee rights;
- Understanding of protection principles and protection minimum standards;
- High level of personal initiative, analytical and problem-solving skill;
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain working relationships across the organization.
- Commitment to learning and implementing organizational policies and procedures
- Good proficiency in Microsoft Office package.
Language
- Excellent skills in speaking, reading and writing English, and Tigrina.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume to https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit before January 26, 2026. For more details Click Here.
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