DRC Protection Specialist Jobs 2023 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs.
DRC Ethiopia looking for “Protection Specialist”.
Applicants with a degree in Masters Degree may apply on or before 9th Sept 2023.
Founded in 1956, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO – one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In 40 countries 9,000 employees protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement affected people and communities. DRC works during displacement at all stages: In the acute crisis, in exile, when settling and integrating in a new place, or upon return.
DRC Protection Specialist Jobs 2023
The DRC has published a job vacancy announcement on 1st Sept 2023 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Protection Specialist to be based in Jijiga, Ethiopia.
| Recruiter | Danish Refugee Council (DRC) |
| Position | Protection Specialist – Legal |
| Location | Jijiga, Ethiopia |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Total Vacant Post | 1 |
| Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Four years |
| Application Deadline | 9th Sept 2023 |
DRC Job Vacancy 2023
Responsibilities:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of laws and policies influencing the action’s commitment to decent jobs and supporting refugees to participate in the formal economy. The Specialist will lead in undertaking regular reviews of relevant laws and policies and producing briefings on legal and policy changes as they relate to the action.
- Adapt principles from the International Labor Organization’s (ILO) Decent Jobs Agenda in Ethiopia into trainings and informational materials targeting employers in Fafan zone and encourage the adoption of best practices by employers targeted through the action.
- Lead collaboration with Jigjiga University’s legal aid clinic to provide services to refugee, IDPs and host communities in targeted areas by supporting the placement of qualified volunteers in mobile or satellite legal aid clinics.
- Ensure compliance by the legal Officers with DRC is legal aid approaches and principles, and implementation of legal aid case management and M&E tools;
- Support Jigjiga University in developing opportunities to offer up-to-date courses relevant to the legal aid needs and refugee/IDPs context in Fafan and Sitti zone, including issues related to the revised refugee Proclamation.
- Assist Jigjiga University to extend basic legal advice to small and medium businesses.
- Train local authorities and selected refugee and host community groups to provide information on and make referrals to legal aid services.
- Contribute to enhancing customary dispute resolution techniques for and between refugee and host communities, including conflict management, mediation, negotiation and reconciliation.
- Ensure all components of the action adhere to protection standards and principles as well DRC guidelines and accountability standards.
Position in Organization:
- Title: Protection Specialist – Legal
- Location: Jijiga, with frequent travel throughout Fafan and Sitti zones
- Employment Category: G2
- Reporting To: Area Manager
- Start of Contract & Duration: Four Month
- Posting date: August 27, 2023,
- Required Employee: 1
- Salary: USD 946.00 to USD 1,151.00 based on your work experience and educational qualification.
- Deadline: 9th Sept 2023
Qualification:
- Masters or Bachelors degree in law from a recognized institution.
Experience:
- 4 to 5 years of work experience within the field of law.
- Experience working with an international NGO or UN agency preferred, but not required.
How to Apply DRC Protection Specialist Jobs 2023
- Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
- Then to apply, go to https://job.drc.ngo/jobs/job?id=169014
- The Closing Date: 9th Sept 2023.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.drc.ngo |
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