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Title: Protection Officer- Legal Location:  Jigjiga, Dolo Ado and Dire DawaEmployment Category:  H2Reporting To: Protection Team leaderDirect Reports: N/AStart of Contract & Duration:  Six Months (6 Months)Posting date: July 7, 2022  INTRODUCTION  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. The organization has offices across the region, and has been operational in Ethiopia since 2009.  With funding from bilateral and multilateral donors, DRC is currently implementing a range of activities across Ethiopia and Djibouti, including WASH and shelter provision, child and youth protection, Gender based violence response, awareness-raising of migration risks, protection monitoring of migration routes, and livelihoods support for returning migrants or those at-risk of migration. OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:  The Legal officer, under the supervision of Protection Team leader will undertake protection and legal activities within the project framework. The legal officer will be engaged in the provision of legal aid service including legal information dissemination, counselling, assistance, and facilitation of representation to the target population. In addition, the officer will take on any additional protection activity as required by the Protection Team Leader to meet the project objective.  RESPONSIBILITIES Programming & Operations  Develop a work plan for the implementation of activities focusing on Legal service provision 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 legal service need and concern of the target population and frame response according to the identified need;  Conduct information dissemination on the legal rights and procedures with a focus on issues affecting the target population through the mobile protection desk and community outreach;  Provide guidance to the mobile protection desks on framing key legal information to be shared through the desk;  Provide legal counselling to the target community through the mobile protection desk;  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;  Facilitate access to Legal aid service in partnership with universities to individuals needing legal representation;  Implement standardized legal case management procedure;  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 Protection Team Leader.  Reporting  Prepare and submit progress reports of activities to protection team leader;  Keep up to date record of legal cases and provide update as needed.  Coordination  Liaise and build partnership with community leaders, local authorities, humanitarian organizations operating in the area and other relevant actors to achieve project objective;  Establish working partnership with University law faculty - legal aid service;  Collaborate with DRC area office, country protection program, and other DRC sectorial programs towards integrated programming; Experience and Technical Competencies: (include years of experience) 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 IDP and 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. Education (include certificates, licenses etc.): University degree in Law/ LL. B  Languages: (indicate fluency level) Proficiency in written and spoken English Proficiency in Somali language desirable  All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:  Striving for Excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.  Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.  Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.  Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.  Demonstrating integrity: Acting in line with DRC's vision and values

Job DescriptionTitle: HR and admin AssistantReport to: HR and Admin ManagerEssential duties and responsibilities: Assist on HR services mainly on recruitment and selection processes including but notlimited to longlisting, coordination of exams/interviews. Set-up and maintain an HR filing system in compliance with Human Resource policies,procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations. This includes personnel, medicaland educational files. Set-up and maintain computer files including job descriptions, policies and procedures, andresumes. Ensure accuracy and timely submission of timesheets from all Ethiopia based staff. Also,cross check and maintain records for leave, holiday and vacation time. Assist with the development and implementation of new approaches, policies andprocedures and HR forms to continually improve HR practices and administrativeprocedures. Participate in HR department meetings and contribute to HR related decision makingprocesses. Assist with HR correspondence both in writing and via telephone. Help to maintain company organization charts and employee directory.Administration Maintaining the office inventory and stationary supplies and utility services maintenance. Provide general support to the HR team including scheduling meetings, report writing,filing and any additional administrative support functions. Liaising with both external and internal contacts in coordination with the director to ensurefollow-up and execution of planned activities. This includes but is not limited to AmrefHealth Africa collaborators, donors, partners, managers and staff as may be relevantI. Qualification requirements University Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration or related field. At least 4 years of professional experience working in HR and Administration inNGO. Strong interpersonal and communication skills Demonstrated excellent personal integrity and confidentiality Strong organizational and time management skills Demonstrated ability in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

Education:    The candidate must have an undergraduate degree; a degree in Business Management, Communication, International Development, Human Resources, International Relations, Business Administration, Strategic Management Experience:  Two to three years of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream with experience in general administrative work. Experiences working in a multicultural and fast-paced environment and in a large organization are beneficial. Languages:    Fluency in both oral and written communication in English. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Knowledge of specialized common business practices and methods, gained through relevant technical training and experience. Proficient in the use of office equipment and computer software inclusive of Office 365 Ability to develop and maintain relationships with a range of individuals in order to provide a high-quality support service. Ability to carry out basic data analysis and independently rectify problems requiring attention. Ability to monitor and record financial transactions. Good communication skills are required to give and receive information and work with a variety of individuals. Ability to maintain confidentiality. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive) What you will do: Process and manage the handling of all protocol services that the RBN staff are entitled to regarding protocol. Ensure that all requests are sent through the protocol platform EasyVista and ensure that all staff are guided through incase of any challenges. Respond to staff members protocol queries, ensuring that timely feedback and accurate resolutions are provided. Manage and maintain protocol records and database, to ensure that the protocol data and files are accurately stored and regularly updated in compliance with the established standards. Liaise with the Kenya Country Office protocol counterparts and coordinate the RBN protocol needs and priorities for timely and effective processing of staff members documents and entitlements. Extract and compile HR data on staff recruitments and selections, contractual conditions, entitlements etc. to support analysis and reporting needs.  Provide Administrative support including onboarding of new staff members in compliance with the relevant protocol processes and procedures. Prepare various protocol documentation required for the specific area of work (e.g. guidelines on shipping personal effects and importing vehicles, referral letters, note verbales to the Governments, fuel card memos, etc.), ensuring accuracy and within the established deadlines. Act as an alternate for travel and support in the processing of all travel-related requests when the Travel focal point is away. Any other duties as may be allocated by the Supervisor. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills when liaising with internal and external clients Ensure that all administration and documentation requirements are initiated and completed in a professional and timely manner Ensure that assigned tasks are performed accurately and within established time frames