Protection Assistant

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Protection Assistant. 

 

About the job

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunities for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.

 

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and it has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced persons. All our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

 

The overall purpose of the role:

Under the guidance of the Protection Team Leader and the supervision of the Protection Officer, the Protection Assistant will participate in the implementation of all DRC’s protection objectives for Libyan and non-Libyan conflict and displacement-affected populations. The position implements case management processes from intake to closure: identification, assessment, care planning, using referral pathways, and providing IPA and counseling. Additionally, the positions carry out a variety of field-based activities in line with Protection Monitoring principles and Standard Operating Principles (SOPs). These include but are not limited to individual interviews, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and direct observation. The Protection Assistant will also implement DRC community-based protection mechanism activities, including information dissemination, awareness-raising and psychosocial support, and other related tasks. Activities are implemented for Libyan and non-Libyan populations in need of humanitarian assistance. In addition to participating in capacity-building activities for CSOs, local stakeholders, and so on.

The position coordinates with community focal points, beneficiaries, and other team members to ensure the best implementation of activities, monitoring, and data collection, to ensure the quality and efficiency of the overall protection program. The Assistant supports the Officers and Team Leaders in the development of protection monitoring information sharing products. S/He will develop and maintain good relations with the rest of the Protection team.

 

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

Program

• Contribute to the planning and implementation of protection activities, community mapping exercises, and outreach under the guidance of the Protection Team leader.
• Participate in the implementation of general protection activities by agreed objectives, such as outreach and information dissemination, case management and protection monitoring activities, as well as capacity building activities.
• In coordination with the team, conduct service mapping of international and local actors and maintain a strong rapport with the CPVs, community focal points, external actors, and beneficiaries.
• Ensure that relevant program tools, forms, SOPs, and the applicable professional standards related to protection and humanitarian interventions are adhered to.
• Support the protection officer as needed in data collection, assessments, and related program activities.
• In coordination with the Protection Team leader, use solid participatory approaches with attention to age, gender, diversity, and vulnerability criteria, to facilitate meaningful dialogues with individuals and communities.
• Implement proper case management steps to identify and support protection cases through a durable and sustainable approach.
• Support Officers and Team Leaders to contribute to the regular development of protection reports and products, including monthly/quarterly/annual highlights/ad hoc reports as requested by the Protection Team Leader or Protection Manager.
• Support in identifying information and awareness-raising needs and gaps related to protection and rights among target beneficiaries and communities.
• Disseminate accurate and impartial information to beneficiaries through individual, collective/group events, advisories, and leaflets, and carry out information dissemination and awareness-raising activities among IDP, returnee, host community, and migrant and refugee communities.
• Contribute to community empowerment and capacity-building activities to prevent and/or reduce protection risks and build resilience and capacities.
• Implement DRC’s protection monitoring activities, ensuring timely delivery of the agreed outputs, by
• international standards.
• Share information to allow awareness of and response to developments, emergencies, and population movements through participating in rapid protection assessments, joint assessments, protection analysis, etc., to identify protection concerns and needs to inform the response.

 

 

Representation and Coordination

In coordination with the Protection Team leader, represent DRC to a range of stakeholders, including individual beneficiaries and community groups, humanitarian agencies, service providers, local authorities, etc. To this end, ensure professional standards and transparent communication to build trust and collaboration with concerned stakeholders.

 

Reporting.

• Collaborate with the MEAL teams in carrying out monitoring, evaluation, and feedback activities within the target areas.
• Ensure proper use of tools and online platforms provided for effective reporting and information management as relevant.
• Document all steps of case management properly using standardized tools and SOPS.
• Follow up with case management assistants on case file sheets and ensure all project indicators and dashboards are updated.

 

Operations support

Support the coordination of program activities as they relate to logistics, administration, finances, or security as relevant, in coordination with the relevant departments. Ensure the compliance of staff with the relevant internal policies and directives.

 

As well as any other duties as may be assigned by the Protection Team Leader and/or Manager, relevant to the achievement of Protection objectives.

 

 

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have At least 1 –2 years of professional experience in the field of humanitarian interventions, social work, case management, human rights, or community development, preferably with an international humanitarian organization.

 

Moreover, we also expect the following:

 

• Solid knowledge of Libya's migration context and protection issues 
• Strong skills in communication (Written and oral), interpersonal, and facilitation skills. 
• Proven capacity to document, summarize, and analyze information clearly and systematically. 
• Solid experience in responding to the needs of particularly vulnerable individuals and groups using analyses of age, gender, diversity, and other criteria. 
• Demonstrated capacity to effectively represent a humanitarian organization with the individuals and communities and build trust
• A University Degree in the field of social sciences, political affairs, humanitarian affairs, international law, development, or any other related field is preferable. 
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic. Knowledge of French will be an added value 

 

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies: 

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. 
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. 
• Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

 

We offer

• Contract length: Until Dec 31, 2026
• Band: NMI
• Designation of Duty Station: Tripoli
• Suggested Start date: 21 Jun 2026

 

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national employees; please refer to our website. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Us.

 

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 09 June 2026

 

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.

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