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Job Description
Title: Protection Officer (Legal) x1
Location: Gambella
Reports to: Protection Manager
Employment Band: H2
Start of Contract & Duration: 1 March, 2024 -31 August 2024, with high possibility of extension
Salary Range: USD 540.00 656.00 per month which specific amount will be determined up on candidates experience and educational relevancy
Posting date: January 31, 2024
INTRODUCTION
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental organization founded in 1956 that works in more than 35 countries throughout the world, including Ethiopia and Djibouti. DRC commenced work in Ethiopia in 2009 and currently provides assistance in shelter, WASH, livelihoods and protection in the Gambella, Tigray and Somali regions of the country as well as in Djibouti. The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), an international non-governmental organization (NGO), has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. DRC promotes and supports solutions to the problems faced by refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs), and migrants.
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Protection Officer (Legal), under the direct supervision of Protection Team Leader (Social Cohesion/Legal) in Gambella, is primarily responsible for providing legal counseling/advice to the project beneficiaries and targeted communities, case management and referrals, follow-up, necessary support to partner organization, liaising with government and other key stakeholders and arranging trainings. S/he will collaborate with the Protection team leader to ensure effective, relevant and holistic protection programming delivering activities in line with protection standards.
Responsibilities and tasks
Others
Job Requirements
Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)
All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRCs core competencies:
Education:
University degree in Law from a recognized institution and a valid license to practice law.
Languages:
Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English and Amharic. Knowledge of local language is an asset.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post.
We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies.
Please forward the application and CV, in English through the stated website no later than February 13, 2024.
For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult WWW.DRC.NGO
Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.
Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status or other protected characteristics
We encourage only qualified Ethiopian Nationals to apply. DRC considers all applicants based on merit.
Female Applicants are highly encouraged!
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