Protection Officer

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Mamfe, Cameroon
Child protection
Gbv prevention and response
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 workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC WAY - Standards of Professional Conduct, including Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

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
  • GBV prevention and response
  • community protection structures
  • humanitarian field experience
  • protection sector experience

Nice-to-have

  • solutions-driven change-maker
  • strong team spirit
  • empathy and compassion
  • work in volatile environment

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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