Description
We are seeking a Protection Officer to join our team in Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing protection services to survivors of violence and vulnerable populations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in all training and information sessions organised by IRC or response coordination mechanisms
- Monitor security conditions in assigned communities and report concerns or incidents to the Senior Protection Officer
- Act professionally and personally, respecting IRC's humanitarian mission and values
- Perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor in support of the Ebola response
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Human Rights, Social Sciences, Humanities, or related field
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in protection programming, preferably in GBV response, child protection case management, or integrated protection in humanitarian or development settings
- Demonstrated experience in case management, including assessment, safety planning, referral, and follow-up for survivors of VBG and/or children at risk
- Knowledge of protection principles, survivor-centred approaches, and VBG guidelines
- Understanding of children's rights, minimum child protection standards, and child-friendly programming principles
- Previous experience in emergency response, particularly in Ebola or other epidemic contexts, is an asset
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to interact sensitively and professionally with survivors, affected individuals, children, and community members
- Demonstrated capacity to maintain confidentiality, apply do-no-harm principles, and manage sensitive information responsibly
- High degree of flexibility, resilience, and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and volatile field environment
- Ability to write clear case notes and basic reports
- Computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with digital data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox) is an asset
- Team spirit with a positive attitude and strong work ethic; ability to work within a multidisciplinary mobile team and contribute to it
Languages:
- French proficiency required
- Local language proficiency (Swahili, Lingala, or other local languages) required
- English proficiency an asset