Protection Officer

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a full-time Protection Officer to work in Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The Protection Officer will be responsible for:

• Attending all training sessions and briefings organised by IRC or response coordination mechanisms
• Monitoring security and safety conditions in assigned communities and reporting concerns or incidents to the Senior Protection Officer
• Acting professionally and personally in a way that respects IRC's humanitarian mission and values
• Performing other tasks assigned by the supervisor in support of the Ebola response

The ideal candidate will have:

• A bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, education, human rights, social sciences, or a related field
• At least 1-2 years of experience in protection programming, preferably in VBG response, child protection case management, or integrated protection in humanitarian or development contexts
• Proven experience in case management, including assessment, safety planning, referral, and follow-up for VBG survivors and/or children at risk
• Knowledge of protection principles, survivor-centred approaches, and guiding principles on VBG
• Understanding of children's rights, minimum standards for child protection, and safe programming principles for children
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage sensitively and professionally with survivors of violence, affected community members, children, and community members
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, apply non-maleficence principles, and manage sensitive information responsibly
• Flexibility, resilience, and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and volatile field environment
• Proficiency in French required; local languages (Swahili, Kinande) required; English an asset

IRC offers:

• Competitive salary
• 14 weeks of maternity leave at 100%
• Nursing mothers can take up to two hours per day for breastfeeding, which is paid and counted as work time
• Annual leave and sick leave
• A safe and supportive work environment

To apply, please submit your application, including a cover letter, CV, and relevant documents, by November 10, 2026.