Especialista de Protección (Protección de la Niñez)
Quick answer
The Danish Refugee Council is hiring a Senior Protection Specialist (Child Protection) in Caracas, Venezuela, with a salary in Band G, to lead child protection programming and capacity development for local partners and DRC.
- Role
- Especialista de Protección (Protección de la Niñez)
- Organization
- Danish Refugee Council
- Location
- Caracas, Venezuela
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- Banda G
- Category
- Other
The role
The Danish Refugee Council is seeking a Protection Specialist (Child Protection) to lead the quality of child protection programming in Venezuela, focusing on local partners and DRC's own programs.
What you'll do
- Provide technical supervision, guidance, and mentoring in child protection case management, CPS, and caregiver work to local partners and DRC staff.
- Develop and adapt technical tools, operational standards, and case management systems for local partners and DRC's own programming.
- Contribute to the design and quality of child protection proposals and concepts, ensuring technical priorities and coherence.
- Promote the integration of child protection into local partners' and DRC's programming and other sectors.
- Support the coordination and representation of local partners and DRC in inter-agency spaces.
What it takes
- At least four years of experience in child protection, preferably in humanitarian contexts.
- Solid knowledge of Child Protection Minimum Standards in Humanitarian Action, interagency case management guidelines, CPiE standards, and procedures for unaccompanied and separated children.
- Experience in safe data management.
- Proven experience in capacity development of local partners and technical mentorship of local and field teams.
- Experience in proposal writing, program design, and reporting; knowledge of the local context is an advantage.
- Fluency in Spanish and English.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Access to over 1,000 online training and certification courses, full HCM insurance coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Caracas, Venezuela.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is in Band G.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include at least four years of experience in child protection, solid knowledge of child protection standards, experience in capacity development, and fluency in Spanish and English.
How do I apply?
Candidates should submit a cover letter (max. 1 page) and a CV (max. 2 pages, no attachments) in Spanish through the DRC job application form.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is September 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM local time.
How to apply
Apply directly on Danish Refugee Council's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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