Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Protection Officer to join our team in Caracas, Venezuela. As a Protection Officer, you will be responsible for coordinating activities to prevent, identify, and respond to protection risks, ensuring the effective and timely implementation of protection actions. This includes managing cases, strengthening referral mechanisms, providing technical support to partners and community actors, and contributing to the monitoring of indicators and emerging needs.
The successful candidate will have a professional background in psychology, social work, or a related field, with experience in child protection and/or gender-based violence programs in humanitarian contexts. Strong coordination, leadership, and analytical skills are required, as well as the ability to work effectively with authorities, partner organisations, and community mechanisms.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate activities to prevent, identify, and respond to protection risks
- Manage cases and ensure confidential and secure referrals
- Strengthen referral mechanisms and provide technical support to partners and community actors
- Contribute to the monitoring of indicators and emerging needs
- Collaborate with authorities, partner organisations, and community mechanisms to strengthen protection responses
Requirements:
- Professional background in psychology, social work, or a related field
- Experience in child protection and/or gender-based violence programs in humanitarian contexts
- Knowledge of case management, referral pathways, and protection principles
- Strong coordination, leadership, and analytical skills
- Ability to work effectively with authorities, partner organisations, and community mechanisms
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work with a leading humanitarian organisation
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Professional development and growth opportunities
Professional Standards: The IRC is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, service, equality, and accountability. All IRC workers must adhere to the organisation's core values and principles, as outlined in the IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct.