The Protection Officer will be responsible for:

• Establishing community protection committees
• Mapping protection services in the area and identifying gaps in service provision
• Conducting protection monitoring to identify the needs of vulnerable and risk-prone communities
• Establishing and managing Multi-Purpose Community Centers (MPCCs)
• Leading the team in district and day-to-day project activities
• Collaborating with local authorities, humanitarian organizations, and community leaders to validate data and ensure accurate population representation
• Identifying and documenting key protection concerns, including risks related to gender-based violence, child protection, and access to essential services
• Liaising with district authorities to ensure alignment with district administration and humanitarian priorities
• Providing regular updates and briefings to the team and partners on progress and findings
• Supporting the development of referral pathways to improve access to protection services for the vulnerable population
• Compiling data and information for donor reporting and other project documents
• Developing work plans and supporting the Protection Manager in preparing spending plans, tracking activities against indicators and action points, and using information from MEAL and partner reports
• Tracking project deliverables and supervising project performance in the assigned topics and/or geographic areas
• Informing the supervisor/management of any critical issues as they arise
• Frequent travel to project intervention areas to monitor program implementation and provide technical assistance
• Representing the team at meetings, conferences, and workshops as needed
• Providing updates, reports, and critical analysis of the field and reporting to the Team lead
• Coordinating with relevant departments to ensure effective support to the field and field visit planning

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Master's degree in social sciences or a related discipline
• At least 2 years of experience working in relief and humanitarian projects working in diverse teams
• Experience developing and implementing projects focused on community-based protection, including work with vulnerable groups
• Demonstrated skills and competencies, including fluent, professional-level speaking, reading, and writing in English, Urdu, and Pashto
• Computer skills, including M/S Office
• Ability to work well in and promote teamwork, flexible and able to handle pressure well

The IRC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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