Protection Officer-Community Based

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Scope of Work:

The Protection Officer will be responsible for providing direct support for the implementation of protection monitoring, protection case management and follow ups, operating Information and Support Centers (ISCs); Persons of Specific Needs a (PSNs) identification and support. She/he will supervise the activities of Protection Assistants in the field to ensure timely and successful implementation.

In close cooperation with the Senior Protection Officer, the Protection Officer – Community-based will:

• Lead protection program activities;

• Deliver technical support and guidance to the protection team;

• Ensure the quality of the planning, implementation, and follow-up of all technical aspects of the protection program activities being implemented;

• Develop and maintain good relations with forcibly displaced and stateless persons (FDSPs), relevant stakeholders and other humanitarian actors, to support adequate implementation and coordination of IRC’s sector activities.

Duties & responsibilities:

• Protection monitoring, identification of protection concerns and facilitation access to services through the referral system to the beneficiaries; Individual protection assistance, awareness-raising, advocacy for the rights of forcibly displaced and stateless persons.

• Contribute the project planning and implementation on the field level, monitor protection activities/projects to ensure alignment with implementation plans and quality standards.

• Document case studies, best practices and lessons learned from the cases handled by the protection staff.

• Ensure protection case management is done according to established standards while respecting the principle of confidentiality. Identify, conduct and follow up referral.

• Carry out Protection monitoring, data collection and documenting the needs of the FDSPs. Monitor project outcomes and challenges, working with M&E officers to conduct field visits and provide timely updates.

• Develop mitigation strategies for potential challenges affecting project operations.

• Contribute to proposal development to ensure project continuity and innovation.

• Plan and participate in awareness raising sessions and information campaigns of the FDSPs.

• Participate in joint assessments, identifying protection concerns and reporting.

• Support mapping of services and development of effective referral pathways.

• Draft protection monitoring reports, provide input in designing protection monitoring tools and formats when required.

• Plan and conduct interviews with beneficiaries, focus group discussions and Conduction of key‐informant interviews and drafting of the relevant reports.

• Regular reporting to the of the activities implemented; as well as planned for the coming week.

• Supports Volunteers in their integration and support to the desk and team.

• Oversee PSN needs assessments and provide appropriate responses ‐ targeted assistance as necessary.

• Ensure protection team manages information according to established procedures and respects principles of confidentiality.

• Ensure good coordination with refugee leadership structures (RWCs and Neighborhood watch) and appropriate support provided.

• Provide technical and programmatic leadership in this thematic area for IRC’s Staff under supervision.

• Supervise and provide feedback to the protection team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

• Uphold the IRC’s Way and principles of accountability.

• Proactively contributes to quality and timely drafting of weekly and monthly reports.

• Contribute to the daily quality implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects and interventions in Adjumani, Palorinya and Palabek Settlement.

• Identify, document and disseminate relevant project success, challenges and follow up on implementation of project’s action points.

• Assist in participatory needs/vulnerability and capacity assessments of affected communities.

• On request, perform any other additional duties assigned by the supervisors in order to allow the organization to function optimally.

• Ensure timely completion of the protection working group’s 4W matrix.

• Collaborate with relevant internal and external technical experts on sector relevant issues.

• Represent IRC in protection meetings as required and drafting of relevant minutes and communicated as required.

• Ensure integration with other IRC sectors.

• Maintain strong relationships with local partners, government authorities, and humanitarian actors to enhance collaboration and effective implementation.

Experience, Education and techniccal competencies

• University degree, preferably in Social work, sociology, law, Human Rights, or related field.

• Post graduate qualification in the same field is desirable.

• 3-5 years of experience in protection programming, including GBV, Child Protection, or Protection Monitoring.

• Experience working with vulnerable populations, such as refugees, IDPs, returnees and migrants, in displacement settings.

• Proven ability to manage teams, budgets, and multi-stakeholder coordination.

• Demonstrated experience in Program Cycle Management (PCM) and understanding of monitoring, evaluation, and accountability practices.

• Strong knowledge of protection principles, safeguarding practices, and durable solutions.

• Proficiency in designing and delivering training programs for staff and stakeholders.

• Excellent report and proposal writing, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Financial acumen, including budget development and expenditure monitoring.

• Ability to represent the organization effectively in meetings with local authorities and stakeholders.

• Strong communication, representation, and people-centered management skills.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and make sound decisions.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis

Deadline for receiving applications is 20th July 2026.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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