Senior Protection Officer

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Makary, Cameroon
Integrated protection program implementation
Needs assessment support
Reporting and data quality management
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) aims to provide integrated and vital protection services through its protection program, encompassing Women's Protection and Empowerment (WPE), Child Protection (CP), and Protection and Rule of Law (PRoL)

Job Summary

  • The International Rescue Committee (IRC) aims to provide integrated and vital protection services through its protection program, 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 effective and efficient service delivery, and contribute to improving the planning and visibility of IRC's protection intervention.
  • The role involves managing project implementation, representing IRC in coordination forums, and supervising and mentoring direct reports to foster a strong team spirit and ensure successful performance.

Matching Summary

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) aims to provide integrated and vital protection services through its protection program, 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
  • Reporting and data quality management
  • Field monitoring and supervision
  • Service mapping and referral pathways
  • Coordination with humanitarian clusters

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

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

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