Description
The Senior Programme Officer - Protection will lead and oversee the implementation of Child Protection (CP) and Women Protection and Empowerment (WPE) interventions in response to the double earthquake emergency.
Job Summary: The Senior Programme Officer - Protection will ensure technical quality, compliance with protection standards, and effective coordination of activities targeted at vulnerable populations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement CP and WPE activities in line with institutional and humanitarian standards
- Provide technical support and monitoring to programme activities
- Ensure budget execution and financial management
- Monitor programme progress and report on indicators and results
- Coordinate with stakeholders, including authorities, organisations, and community leaders
- Identify protection risks and needs, and propose timely responses
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, social sciences, or related field
- At least 4 years of experience in managing and implementing CP and WPE programmes, preferably in humanitarian or emergency contexts
- Experience in planning, monitoring, and budgeting
- Knowledge of protection standards and principles, including child protection and gender-based violence
- Excellent communication, organisation, and teamwork skills
Work Environment:
- Dynamic and changing work environment
- Frequent travel possible
Professional Standards:
- Adherence to IRC's core values and principles, including integrity, service, equality, and accountability