Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Job Vacancy 2026

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international humanitarian organization dedicated to protecting and supporting refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs), and vulnerable communities affected by conflict and displacement. Operating in the Horn of Africa since 1997 and in Ethiopia since 2009, DRC implements a wide range of humanitarian and development programs, including protection, shelter, WASH, livelihoods, migration support, gender-based violence (GBV) response, and child protection.

DRC is currently inviting qualified and committed professionals to apply for the following positions across different project locations in Ethiopia.

Position 1: Protection Team Leader (Debark)

Qualifications & Experience

Master's or advanced degree in International Law, Development Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Social Sciences, or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience working with conflict-affected or displaced populations
At least 2 years of management or technical protection experience with an international NGO, UN agency, or government institution
Previous experience as a Protection Team Leader is an advantage
Experience working in the project area is preferred
Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Excellent written and spoken English; knowledge of Amharic is an advantage

Position 2: Protection Team Leader (Humera)

Qualifications & Experience

Advanced degree in a relevant social science or legal field
Minimum of 3 years of protection-related experience, including 2 years in leadership or technical roles
Previous humanitarian protection experience is highly desirable
Strong communication, coordination, and leadership skills
Excellent English language skills; local language proficiency is an advantage

Position 3: Protection Officer – GBV Case Management Supervisor (Humera)

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Law, or related fields
Minimum of 3 years of experience in GBV and protection case management
At least 2 years of supervisory experience
Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
Experience in emergency humanitarian settings is preferred
Good command of English and local languages

Position 4: Protection Officer – GBV Case Management & Protection Case Management Supervisor (Sanja)

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Law, or related fields
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in GBV and protection case management
Previous supervisory experience is required
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Good proficiency in English and Amharic

Position 5: Protection Assistant – Monitoring (Humera)

Qualifications & Experience

University Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences, Law, Social Work, International Development, or related fields
Minimum of 1 year of experience in humanitarian protection or refugee/IDP programs
Experience using Kobo, ActivityInfo, or similar data collection tools
Good data analysis and reporting skills
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Excellent English, Amharic, and local language proficiency

Position 6: Protection Assistant – Monitoring (Debark)

Qualifications & Experience

Degree or Diploma in a relevant field
Minimum of 1 year of humanitarian or protection experience
Experience with protection monitoring and digital data collection tools
Strong organizational and communication skills
Fluency in English, Amharic, and local languages

Position 7: Protection Assistant – Monitoring (Dabat)

Qualifications & Experience

Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences, Law, Social Work, or related disciplines
At least 1 year of relevant humanitarian experience
Good reporting and data collection skills
Experience supporting displaced or conflict-affected communities
Excellent English and local language skills

Position 8: Protection Assistant – Community-Based Protection (Humera & Maikadra)

Qualifications & Experience

Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences, Law, Social Work, International Development, or related fields
At least 1 year of experience in humanitarian or community-based protection activities
Experience in community mobilization and stakeholder engagement
Knowledge of humanitarian protection standards is an advantage
Strong facilitation and communication skills

Position 9: Protection Assistant – Protection Case Management (PCM) (Sanja)

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Law, or related fields
Minimum of 1 year of experience in humanitarian protection or social services
Experience implementing community-based protection activities
Strong planning, analytical, and communication skills
Good English and Amharic language skills

Position 10: Protection Assistant – GBV Caseworker (Sanja)

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Law, or related fields
Minimum of 1 year of protection or GBV-related experience
Experience in case management and referral services is preferred
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Good command of English and Amharic

Position 11: Protection Officer – Monitoring (Debark/Dabat)

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Law, Social Work, International Development, or related fields
Minimum of 3 years of experience in humanitarian protection monitoring
Experience using Kobo and other digital data collection platforms
Strong report writing, analytical, and communication skills
Excellent English and local language proficiency

Position 12: Protection Assistant – Psychosocial Support (PSS)

Qualifications & Experience

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or related fields
Minimum of 1 year of experience in psychosocial support or protection programs
Experience working with vulnerable groups and survivors of violence is an advantage
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent English and Amharic language skills

Work Locations: Sanja, Debark, and Dabat

Application Deadline

July 26, 2026

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Job Vacancy 2026

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Position 1: Protection Team Leader (Debark)

Qualifications & Experience

Position 2: Protection Team Leader (Humera)

Qualifications & Experience

Position 3: Protection Officer – GBV Case Management Supervisor (Humera)

Qualifications & Experience

Position 4: Protection Officer – GBV Case Management & Protection Case Management Supervisor (Sanja)

Qualifications & Experience

Position 5: Protection Assistant – Monitoring (Humera)

Qualifications & Experience

Position 6: Protection Assistant – Monitoring (Debark)

Qualifications & Experience

Position 7: Protection Assistant – Monitoring (Dabat)

Qualifications & Experience

Position 8: Protection Assistant – Community-Based Protection (Humera & Maikadra)

Qualifications & Experience

Position 9: Protection Assistant – Protection Case Management (PCM) (Sanja)

Qualifications & Experience

Position 10: Protection Assistant – GBV Caseworker (Sanja)

Qualifications & Experience

Position 11: Protection Officer – Monitoring (Debark/Dabat)

Qualifications & Experience

Position 12: Protection Assistant – Psychosocial Support (PSS)

Qualifications & Experience

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