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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.

Job Information:

  • Job Title: Protection Assistant – Legal
  • Contract Length: 7 Months
  • Contract Type: National Contract
  • Band: I2 – Non-Management
  • Designation of Duty Station: East Borena
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Application Due: 12/16/2025

Overall purpose of the role:

The Protection Assistant-Legal, under the supervision of the Protection Officer, will be responsible for carrying out protection and legal activities in accordance with DRC’s legal aid policy and standards. The assistant will provide legal aid services to IDPs, host communities, and IDPs, returnees which includes identifying and targeting beneficiaries, providing legal information, counseling, assistance, and facilitating representation. Additionally, the assistant will perform any other protection activity required by their line manager and supervisor to achieve the project objective.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

  • Provide one-on-one legal counselling and assistance to IDPs and other conflict-affected populations to help them claim their legal rights from responsible authorities.
  • Facilitate access to information on legal issues for IDPs and other conflict-affected populations, including support with restoring civil documentation, identification documents, and other pertinent paperwork crucial for protecting their rights and achieving lasting solutions.
  • Organize and conduct awareness-raising sessions on recent legal developments, addressing the information and legal requirements of IDPs and others affected by conflict.
  • Assist the protection legal officer in conducting legal and protection assessments using DRC assessment tools.
  • Facilitate and monitor incoming and outgoing protection referral cases.
  • Provide administrative and paralegal assistance to help IDPs and other conflict-affected populations access government and non-governmental services.
  • Support the organization of public events such as meetings, roundtables, and technical working groups, and participate in these events on behalf of DRC.
  • Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Protection officer or managers

Reporting and administrative responsibilities

  • Develop a weekly work plan in coordination with the Protection Officer.
  • Track manage cases and regularly upload them into the information management system.
  • Provide input for the monthly report.
  • Document findings of needs assessments; including reports and other relevant documents.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)

  • University degree in social work, social science, law or other relevant field from a recognized institution.

Experience and technical competencies

  • Excellent Knowledge of federal and regional laws
  • Minimum of 1-year experience in humanitarian protection or law enforcement offices
  • 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 the needs of particularly vulnerable individuals or people of concern based on protection risks, age, gender, and diversity criteria;
  • Integrity, strong work ethic, and ability to consistently meet deadlines under pressure;
  • Commitment to learning and implementing organizational policies and procedures;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel; proficiency in Kobo and other data collection/analysis tools desirable.

Language: (indicate Fluency level)

  • Excellent skills in speaking, reading and writing English
  • Proficiency in Affan oromo and Somali is required.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send their application through Online [Apply-Now]. For more details visit official website: drc.ngo

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