Protection Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The organization is focused on providing humanitarian assistance and protection to vulnerable populations affected by conflict. It operates in various regions, including Eastern Ukraine, and is dedicated to ensuring the rights and needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and returnees are met. The organization emphasizes compliance with established policies, guidelines, and standards to ensure effective program delivery and protection strategies.

Job Overview:
The Protection Officer position is crucial for delivering Individual Protection Assistance (IPA) to vulnerable individuals affected by conflict in Ukraine. The role requires a client-centered approach to ensure that those in need receive appropriate support and referrals. The officer will be responsible for implementing protection activities in the Eastern region, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, and maintaining accurate project documentation. The position also involves preparing status reports, providing technical support to project staff, and promoting the rights of IDPs and returnees. The officer will engage in monitoring and documentation of project activities and work closely with implementing partners to ensure effective service delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Protection Officer will have a wide range of responsibilities, including:

• Delivering Individual Protection Assistance, including in-kind support and cash assistance, to individuals at risk.
• Conducting safe referrals to internal and external service providers, ensuring that referral pathways are up to date.
• Performing trauma-informed needs and risk assessments for individuals.
• Providing psychological first aid to those in need.
• Collecting and analyzing protection information regularly and disseminating it internally.
• Ensuring data protection and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Supporting field data collection for protection assessments and needs analyses.
• Promoting a protective environment in collective sites through training and mainstreaming activities.
• Applying an Age, Gender, and Diversity (AGD) approach in all protection activities. 1
• Building effective relationships with stakeholders, including community leaders and service providers. 1
• Representing the organization at external meetings as needed.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a minimum of 2 years of professional experience, preferably in the humanitarian sector, with documented results related to the responsibilities of the position. They should have experience working with vulnerable populations and possess good reporting skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. A working knowledge of English, both written and verbal, is preferable.

Educational Background:
While specific educational requirements are not detailed, candidates are expected to have relevant qualifications that align with the responsibilities of the Protection Officer role, particularly in humanitarian work or social services.

Experience:
The position requires at least 2 years of professional experience, ideally within the humanitarian sector. Candidates should have experience working with vulnerable populations and a background in protection or protection-related projects. Experience in community engagement, participatory assessments, and protection risk reduction training is also beneficial.

Languages:
A working knowledge of English is preferable, both written and verbal. Knowledge of Ukrainian or Russian may also be advantageous given the local context.

Additional Notes:
This position is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in Ukraine. The organization is unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause and work alongside dedicated professionals. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be screened on a rolling basis, and interviews will be conducted until a suitable candidate is found.