Protection Officer – (Return, Reintegration & Mixed Migration -P2P)

An exciting full time vacancy for a Protection Officer – (Return, Reintegration & Mixed Migration -P2P) is now available at Danish Refugee Council (DRC), Mogadishu. With 3 - 4 years of experience required, this position is suited for mid-to-senior level professionals in Protection Affairs. Interested applicants should submit their applications before Sep, 24.

Protection Officer – (Return, Reintegration &

Mixed Migration -P2P)

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a

highly qualified Protection Officer – (Return, Reintegration & Mixed Migration).

About the job

The Protection Officer is responsible for field-level coordination, implementation and quality assurance

of DRC's SIDA P2P protection, mixed migration, return/reintegration and related Economic Recovery

linkages in Mogadishu and relevant South-Central return and transit locations. The role supports

timely, protection-sensitive delivery of DRC direct activities and field-level accompaniment of local

partners across vulnerability screening/case management, PSS, IPA and referrals, route-based

Protection Monitoring, reintegration follow-up, livelihoods linkages and systems strengthening.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Protection services, case management and direct assistance

Coordinate vulnerability screening and protection risk assessment for migrants and returnees and

support safe, rights-based case management and referral follow-up in line with DRC SOPs,

informed consent, confidentiality and Do No Harm.

Provide field-level technical guidance to assigned DRC caseworkers and support quality of partner

case-management/referral delivery as delegated; ensure GBV, Child Protection, trafficking and

other specialized concerns are safely identified and referred.

Coordinate approved IPA and other immediate protection support, and facilitate safe referrals to

MHPSS, health, legal aid, shelter/housing, civil documentation, livelihoods and other specialized

services based on assessed need

PSS, return/reintegration and Economic Recovery linkages

Coordinate/support delivery of structured individual and group PSS and appropriate referral to

specialized MHPSS services.

Support dignified reception, protection screening, information and counselling, access to hotline

services, documentation, individualized reintegration planning and structured post-return follow-up,

including through the Mogadishu MRC and other P2P service points as relevant.

Work closely with Economic Recovery colleagues and partners to link returnees to marketinformed skills, employment/self-employment, business/start-up and financial-inclusion pathways,

ABOUT DRC

Founded in 1956, DRC Danish

Refugee Council is Denmark’s

largest, and a leading

international NGO. We have

continuously been ranked as

one of the best NGOs in the

world - and are one of the few

ensuring protection barriers and safeguarding considerations are integrated.

Protection Monitoring, referral systems and evidence

Coordinate regular community and route-based Protection Monitoring in assigned locations;

provide day-to-day technical guidance to Protection Monitors/enumerators and ensure urgent

protection risks and referral needs trigger appropriate response.

Support service mapping and referral/RMS strengthening, monitor referral functionality, and

contribute to the Ethiopia-Somalia cross-border case-management/legal-aid pilot in line with

agreed consent, confidentiality and data-protection protocols.

Use anonymized Protection Monitoring and referral trends to inform programme adaptation,

reporting, validation and evidence/advocacy, keeping confidential case data separate from routine

monitoring/MEAL datasets.

Partner, government and stakeholder coordination

Provide field-level technical accompaniment to KAALO, participate in joint monitoring with

government counterparts and KAALO, and follow up agreed capacity-strengthening actions on

Protection, referrals, PSS, Protection Monitoring and rights-based return/reintegration.

Support existing government-led migration, referral and reintegration systems through joint

monitoring, dialogue, practical coordination and on-the-job support, strengthening rather than

creating parallel mechanisms.

Coordinate with authorities, MRCs, service providers, community structures and

humanitarian/protection actors, and support relevant reintegration, social-cohesion and

stakeholder-engagement activities as assigned.

Planning, monitoring, reporting and compliance

Maintain field activity plans and monitor delivery against approved workplans, budgets, targets and

programme-quality standards; identify implementation gaps and support timely corrective action.

Coordinate with MEAL/IM, Economic Recovery, Partnerships/Grants, Finance and relevant

programme/area teams; maintain accurate programme documentation and timely activity/technical

reporting.

Ensure implementation complies with DRC policies and donor requirements,

safeguarding/PSEA/AAP commitments, core Protection principles, confidentiality and responsible

data management.

About Mogadishu

Mogadishu, known locally as Muqdisho, is the capital of Somalia and the country's largest city. It serves as the political, economic, and cultural heart of the nation. The city hosts the headquarters of numerous UN agencies, international NGOs, and government institutions, offering diverse career opportunities for development and humanitarian professionals.

Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Ilaalinta • Shaqo Cusub • Shaqo Muqdisho • Shaqo Buuxda

To be successful in this role we expect you to have:

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Rights, International

Development, Peace and Conflict Studies, or a closely related field.

Relevant training in Protection, case management, PSS, mixed migration and/or return and

reintegration is an asset.

Minimum 3 years of relevant Protection experience in humanitarian, displacement or mixedmigration settings; experience in return/reintegration is strongly preferred.

Demonstrated experience in case management/referrals, PSS, Protection Monitoring and

protection-sensitive direct assistance.

Experience working with local partners, government authorities and service providers, including

joint implementation/monitoring and capacity strengthening.

Experience linking Protection with reintegration/Economic Recovery or livelihoods pathways is an

asset; strong planning, analysis, reporting, communication and data-protection skills are required.

Languages: - English: Advanced/Professional proficiency, spoken and written and Somali:

Native/Fluent, spoken and written.

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: 6 months with possibility of extension depending on budget availability and

performance

Employment Band: None Management-H2

with a specific expertise in

forced displacement. In around

30 countries, we protect,

advocate and build sustainable

futures for refugees and other

displacement-affected people

and communities.

Work

location: Mogadishu

Start date: 1st October 2026

Reporting to: Protection Team Leader

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for

employees on national contract.

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: 24th September 2026.

This Position is open to both internal and external applicants. Qualified female applicants are

highly encouraged.

DRC as an employer

By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 6000 employees in approximately

30 countries. We pride ourselves on our:

Professionalism, impact & expertise

Humanitarian approach & the work we do

Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution

Culture, values & strong leadership

Fair compensation & continuous development

DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of

concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and

professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against

sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background

checks as part of the recruitment process.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit

drc.ngo/jobsupport.

Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants

based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or

attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50%

balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of

management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team

is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the

communities we serve.

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