Protection Officer

International Rescue Committee Inc

Mamfe, Cameroon
Child protection and gbv
Humanitarian field experience
Community protection structures
The Protection Officer is responsible for overseeing and supervising the effective and high-quality implementation of protection interventions (GBV, PRoL and child protection) in the targeted sites in response to the current humanitarian crisis

Job Summary

  • The Protection Officer is responsible for overseeing and supervising the effective and high-quality implementation of protection interventions (GBV, PRoL and child protection) in the targeted sites in response to the current humanitarian crisis.
  • He/she will oversee the proper implementation of protection activities (child protection, PRoL and GBV) in collaboration with the implementing partner and ensure that people in difficult situations have equitable access to protection services.
  • IRC is committed to freedom, human dignity, and self-reliance, delivering lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions.

Matching Summary

The Protection Officer is responsible for overseeing and supervising the effective and high-quality implementation of protection interventions (GBV, PRoL and child protection) in the targeted sites in response to the current humanitarian crisis.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Child protection and GBV
  • Humanitarian field experience
  • Community protection structures
  • Protection interventions implementation
  • Capacity building for partners

Nice-to-have

  • Solutions-driven change-maker
  • Positive impact on lives
  • Strong team spirit
  • Empathy and compassion

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in social sciences
  • 3 years humanitarian field experience
  • 3 years protection sector experience
  • Training in child protection and GBV case management supervision
  • Fluency in English

Work Rights

Not specified

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