Oficial de Protección
Quick answer
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is hiring a Protection Officer for their Northern Central America operations to lead community mobilization and manage Safe Spaces for vulnerable populations.
- Role
- Oficial de Protección
- Organization
- International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- Location
- Northern Central America (El Salvador/Honduras/Guatemala focus)
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Protection Officer to manage community mobilization teams and coordinate 'Safe Spaces' for beneficiaries in the Northern Central America region. This role involves planning and executing community-based protection activities, providing technical support to field teams, and ensuring high-quality data management and reporting. The officer will also coordinate with governmental and non-governmental entities to facilitate effective humanitarian protection interventions. The position requires a professional committed to humanitarian principles and the safety of vulnerable populations.
What you'll do
- Manage and coordinate community mobilization teams and Safe Space activities.
- Provide technical support to field teams with a focus on psychosocial care.
- Monitor and evaluate the safety and security of field teams and program sites.
- Ensure accurate quantitative and qualitative reporting on program impact.
- Coordinate with local governmental and non-governmental organizations for field implementation.
What it takes
- Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or related social sciences.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in protection programming.
- Proven experience in supervising and leading multidisciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of protection protocols for vulnerable populations.
- Intermediate English proficiency (written and verbal) is desirable.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Includes parental leave, gender-sensitive safety protocols, and other support benefits and subsidies to promote a supportive work environment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary focus of the Protection Officer role?
The role focuses on managing community mobilization teams and the implementation of 'Safe Spaces' to provide psychosocial support and protection services to vulnerable clients.
What kind of professional background is required?
Candidates should have a degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or a related social science field, along with at least two years of experience in protection programming.
Is this position remote or in-office?
This is an in-office/field-based role requiring regular visits to program locations and the managed 'Safe Spaces' within the Northern Central America region.
How is the compensation structured?
The job posting does not explicitly specify the compensation for this position.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Rescue Committee (IRC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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