Protection Officer

About the role

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is running a 6.5-month project across five districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to strengthen protection and legal services for vulnerable communities. The Protection Officer leads the team in district and day-to-day project activities, working under the Protection Manager and coordinating with local authorities, humanitarian partners and community leaders.

Key responsibilities

• Establish community protection committees and map protection services, identifying gaps in provision
• Conduct protection monitoring to identify the needs of vulnerable and risk-prone communities
• Identify and document protection concerns, including gender-based violence, child protection and access to essential services
• Support the development of referral pathways and compile data for donor reporting
• Develop work plans, help prepare spending plans and track activities against indicators and action points
• Supervise project performance and inform management of critical issues
• Travel frequently to intervention areas to monitor implementation and give technical assistance
• Represent the team at meetings, conferences and workshops and report to the team lead

Required profile

• Master's degree in social sciences or a related discipline
• At least 2 years of experience in relief and humanitarian projects in diverse teams
• Experience developing and implementing community-based protection projects with vulnerable groups
• Fluent, professional-level English, Urdu and Pashto
• Ability to work well in a team, stay flexible and handle pressure

Required skills

• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Reading and writing at a normal speed with good comprehension of varied materials