Senior Protection Officer

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Makary, Cameroon
Integrated protection program implementation
Needs assessment support
Monitoring progress against project indicators
The IRC's protection program aims to provide integrated and vital protection services, encompassing Women's Protection and Empowerment (WPE), Child Protection (CP), and Protection and Rule of Law (PRoL)

Job Summary

  • The IRC's protection program aims to provide integrated and vital protection services, encompassing Women's Protection and Empowerment (WPE), Child Protection (CP), and Protection and Rule of Law (PRoL).
  • The Senior Protection Officer will supervise the implementation of integrated protection program activities, ensuring they are well-planned and on schedule for effective and efficient service delivery.
  • This role involves mentoring, training, and supervising direct reports, fostering a strong team spirit, and ensuring adherence to IRC's global HR policies and procedures.

Matching Summary

The IRC's protection program aims to provide integrated and vital protection services, encompassing Women's Protection and Empowerment (WPE), Child Protection (CP), and Protection and Rule of Law (PRoL).

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Integrated protection program implementation
  • Needs assessment support
  • Monitoring progress against project indicators
  • Reporting on humanitarian situation
  • Service mapping and referral pathways
  • Coordination with humanitarian clusters

Nice-to-have

  • Solutions-driven change-maker
  • Culturally sensitive intervention
  • Strong team spirit
  • Willingness to learn

Key Requirements

  • Minimum Master's degree in social sciences, human rights law, humanitarian law, Psychology or related field
  • At least three years of professional experience in protection in a humanitarian context
  • Proven experience in data collection, identification and referral of vulnerable cases
  • Previous experience in team management is highly appreciated
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in French and English

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