Title: Senior Protection Officer (ECCD)
Location: Dima
Reports to: Protection Manager
Start of Contract & Duration: 6 months
Posting date: June 18, 2018
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.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Working under the direct management of the Protection Manager, the Senior Protection Officer (ECCD) is responsible for the planning, management, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the Early Childhood Care and Development project in Okugu refugee camp, including management of ECCD centers and Child Friendly Spaces.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
In this position, you will also be expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:
Striving for Excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
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.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS
REQUIRED
Education:
M.Ed/ B.Ed in Education/ ECCD/Special Needs or other relevant field from a recognized institution.
Languages:
Excellent verbal and written proficiency in Amharic and English
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