Job Description

Mixed Migration Assistant

Duty Station [Lahj]

Who We are?

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity 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 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.
All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.
DRC has been operating in the Middle East (ME) region for over a decade, running a combination of emergency, livelihood, protection and advocacy programmes through Country Offices (COs) in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey with a Regional Office (RO) in Amman.

DRC Yemen’s response

Throughout its nine field offices and a workforce of 450 staff, DRC upholds its main programmatic objectives to provide immediate and life sustaining assistance, to strengthen the protective environment, and to reduce displacement related risks and vulnerabilities by promoting self-reliance at household and community level.

About the job: Under the supervision of the Protection Team Leader - MM, the Protection Assistant - MM is responsible for supporting the timely, high-quality, and effective provision of DRC MM response in Lahj and Taiz governorates. This includes implementing protection monitoring, conducting awareness sessions, conducting referrals to IOM and other relevant agencies, as well as distribution of food assistance, meal vouchers and dignity kits.

Main responsibilities    : 

Mixed Migration Intervention

• As part of the MM team and under the supervision of the Protection Officer, conduct protection monitoring activities in Lahj costal road and in Taiz to identify protection risks and needs of individuals on the move;
• Conduct awareness session for individuals on the move on protection and safety risks in Yemen, safe routes, asylum procedures, cultural norms and other relevant topics identified based on need assessments;
• According to the identify needs and following individual’s consent, conduct referrals to IOM and other relevant agencies in the area of intervention;
• Track referrals conducted and follow up with the receiving agency;
• Conduct crisis counselling with encountered migrants facing protection risks;
• Distribute assistance to migrants including meal vouchers, dignity kits and ready-to-eat food;
• Implement of all components of the program in compliance with the standards of operation and M&E plan, follow weekly work plans for all activities making sure to mainstream protection and comply with humanitarian standards.

Reporting and Coordination

• Ensure up-to-date understandings of service providers operating in the area and support in updating the service mapping through coordination with stakeholders;
• Ensure that any beneficiary feedback, concerns or issues are addressed through the appropriate mechanisms;
• Enter data and maintain accurate records regarding program implementation;
• Provide weekly updates to the Protection Officer and/or Team Leader on conducted activities;
• Contribute to draft reports and comply with set deadlines.

Other 

• Uphold DRC's mission, values, and principles of neutrality, do no harm, and non-discrimination; 
• Treat all partners and beneficiaries with dignity and respect; 
• Maintain positive work relationship within the team; 
• Sign and strictly abide to DRC Code of Conduct, program requirements and operational policies at all times and report any concerns through the appropriate mechanism;
• Any other duties relating to the nature of the job as directed by the Protection Officer and Protection Team Leader.

About you

To be successful in this role you must have:

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five 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: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

Furthermore, DRC places strong emphasis on staff acting in accordance with the following DRC values:

• Humanitarian approach – right to life with dignity takes precedence over politics and principles
• Respect – belief in the notion that all human beings have equal rights
• Independence and neutrality – fairness and equality through non-affiliation with politics
• Inclusion – all people should have access to, and be included in, DRC interventions
• Honesty and transparency – assuming accountability for our actions

Moreover, we also expect the following:

Experience and technical competencies:

• At least 2 years of experience in protection services, mainly Mixed Migration;
• Deep knowledge of the mixed migration context in Yemen;
• Deep knowledge of the community groups/leaders in the areas of intervention;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination and safety of clients at all times;
• Strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, work independently and prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail;
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility;
• Flexibility in working overtime when needed;
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel).

Education :

Essential qualification :

• High School

Languages:

• English (good)
• Oromo (Mandatory)
• Amharic (good)
• Somali (Asset)
• Tigray (Asset)
• Arabic (desirable)

Terms   

The proposed employment conditions are based on DRC policy and Yemeni labour law. The selected candidate shall perform his/her duties in compliance with the DRC Code of Conduct and procedures at all times.

We offer

DRC will offer the successful applicant a contract ends on 30 June 2025, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work as soon as possible and be willing and able to work in Lahj. 
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment. This position will be placed at Band (I Non-Manager) and will be reporting to the Mixed Migration Team Leader