Job vacancies at Danish Refugee Council (DRC), Ethiopia
Opportunity Overview The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is accepting applications for its Humanitarian Response Roster, a candidate database for upcoming emergency response positions across Ethiopia. The roster has a rolling deadline of December 31, 2026, meaning DRC reviews applications on an ongoing basis and pulls from this pool when new field positions open. This is the entry point for people who want to be ready when a humanitarian emergency hits and DRC needs to deploy staff quickly. DRC has worked in the Horn of Africa since 1997 and has been operational in Ethiopia since 2009. The organization focuses on refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs), and migrants, providing relief and development services in some of the most challenging environments on the continent. Ethiopia hosts one of the largest refugee populations in Africa, with hundreds of thousands of people displaced by conflict and drought, so the demand for humanitarian staff is constant. Being on the roster means your profile is pre-screened and ready for consideration when a position opens, which can cut weeks off the hiring process during an emergency. The roster is not a single job with one description. It feeds multiple roles, including Support Services Team Leader, Supply Chain Assistant, HR and Admin Assistant, Finance and Admin Assistant, and Base Manager. Each of these positions has its own deadline in July 2026, but the roster itself stays open until the end of the year. If you have experience in logistics, finance, human resources, or field management, and you want to work in humanitarian response, this is a practical way to get your name into DRC's system. Working in Ethiopia means adapting to a country with a low cost of living compared to Western standards, but also with limited infrastructure in many regions. Addis Ababa, the capital, is a bustling city with international organizations everywhere, while field posts can mean living in remote areas with basic amenities. The climate varies from the cool highlands to the hot lowlands, and the work culture in the NGO sector is fast-paced, with long hours during emergencies. International staff typically need a work permit, which DRC sponsors for successful candidates. Benefits - Placement on a pre-screened candidate database that DRC draws from for emergency deployments - Consideration for multiple roles, including team leader, supply chain, HR, finance, and base management positions - Rolling review of applications, so early submission increases your chances of being matched to a role - Opportunity to work with a major international NGO with operations across the Horn of Africa - Potential for field-based assignments with DRC's established presence in Ethiopia since 2009 Eligibility - Open to candidates with experience in humanitarian or development work, particularly in refugee and IDP contexts - Relevant qualifications for the specific role you are applying for, such as logistics, finance, HR, or management - Willingness to deploy to field locations across Ethiopia on short notice - Strong communication skills, with English proficiency typically required - Familiarity with the Horn of Africa region is an advantage - Ability to work under pressure in emergency settings Required Documents - Updated CV or resume detailing your relevant work experience - Cover letter explaining your interest in humanitarian response work - Contact information for professional references, as DRC may request them during the screening process How to Apply 1. Prepare your CV and cover letter, tailoring them to the humanitarian sector and the specific role you are interested in. 2. Submit your application to the DRC Humanitarian Response Roster before the December 31, 2026 deadline. 3. Click the Apply button below to submit your application.