Assistant(e) Protection-1

IRC

Kousseri, Cameroon
Case management for gbv survivors
Psychosocial support for children
Community-based prevention activities
The Assistant Protection will be responsible for implementing prevention and response activities for Gender-Based Violence (GBV) or child protection, working directly with survivors, at-risk individuals, local authorities, and community leaders

Job Summary

  • The Assistant Protection will be responsible for implementing prevention and response activities for Gender-Based Violence (GBV) or child protection, working directly with survivors, at-risk individuals, local authorities, and community leaders.
  • Key responsibilities include safe and confidential identification, case management, and follow-up of survivors, providing psychosocial support to families, and organizing community awareness sessions on GBV and child rights.
  • The role requires close coordination with other social workers, organizational departments, and community services to ensure an integrated and multi-sectoral response, while strictly adhering to confidentiality, safety, non-discrimination, and informed consent principles.

Matching Summary

The Assistant Protection will be responsible for implementing prevention and response activities for Gender-Based Violence (GBV) or child protection, working directly with survivors, at-risk individuals, local authorities, and community leaders.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Case management for GBV survivors
  • Psychosocial support for children
  • Community-based prevention activities
  • Confidentiality and survivor-centered approach
  • Coordination with local authorities and partners

Nice-to-have

  • Adaptability to field realities
  • Innovation and context-specific approaches
  • Strong listening and interpersonal skills
  • Cultural sensitivity in interventions

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in GBV/protection programs
  • Demonstrated experience supporting survivors
  • Proficiency in French language
  • Knowledge of local languages is a strong asset
  • Understanding of local customs and practices in Logone-et-Chari

Work Rights

Not specified

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