Education and Child Protection Officer (Training Facilitator)
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a prominent humanitarian organization that responds to the world's most pressing crises, providing assistance to individuals whose lives have been disrupted by conflict and disaster. Established in 1933, the IRC operates in over 40 countries and has a workforce of more than 14,000 employees. The organization's mission is to help people survive, recover, and rebuild their lives, focusing on economic recovery, social protection, and resilience-building initiatives. In Poland, the IRC is actively supporting refugees and host communities through various programs aimed at fostering self-reliance and economic stability.
Job Overview:
The Education and Child Protection Officer (Training Facilitator) will play a crucial role in the REAL Talk project, a two-year initiative funded by the EU aimed at preventing gender-based violence (GBV) and cyber GBV among adolescents aged 11-16 in Poland, Italy, and Estonia. This position involves working closely with adolescents, their caregivers, and educators to deliver a series of educational sessions designed to promote healthy relationships and emotional literacy. The facilitator will be responsible for conducting workshops for fathers and male caregivers, as well as training sessions for teachers. The role requires participation in mandatory transnational training sessions, starting on November 12, 2026, and adapting educational materials to suit the Polish context and the needs of participants from migrant or refugee backgrounds. The successful candidate will also engage in research activities related to the project, ensuring a comprehensive approach to addressing the issues at hand.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The key responsibilities of the Education and Child Protection Officer include facilitating sessions for adolescents aged 11-16, delivering workshops for fathers and male caregivers, co-facilitating information sessions for parents, and training school staff. The facilitator will create a safe and supportive environment during sessions, respond to disclosures according to IRC procedures, and coordinate with partner schools on logistics and participant recruitment. Additionally, the officer will administer feedback tools, maintain accurate records, and contribute to project evaluations and reports. The role also involves collaboration with international partners and supporting other project activities as needed.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in education, pedagogy, psychology, social work, sociology, gender studies, or a related field, with a Master's degree preferred. Additional training in facilitation, child protection, or trauma-informed practices is considered an asset. The ideal candidate should have strong facilitation skills, a commitment to gender equality, and the ability to work collaboratively in an international team. Proficiency in digital tools and a good understanding of social media and online safety are also essential.
Educational Background:
A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as education, psychology, or social work is required, with a Master's degree being advantageous. Candidates should have additional training in facilitation or child protection, which will enhance their ability to effectively engage with participants and deliver educational content.
Experience:
A minimum of 2 years of experience in facilitating group sessions or workshops with adolescents or adults is required. Candidates should have experience addressing sensitive topics in a participatory manner and a background in gender equality, GBV prevention, or child protection is strongly preferred. Familiarity with specific approaches to engaging men and boys in discussions around masculinity and positive parenting is an asset, as is experience working with refugee or migrant communities.
Languages:
Fluency in Polish is mandatory, along with upper-intermediate proficiency in English, as the transnational training will be conducted in English. Knowledge of Ukrainian and/or Russian is considered an asset, enhancing the candidate's ability to communicate with diverse participants.
Additional Notes:
This position is part-time, with an indicative workload of approximately 230 hours over the assignment period. The successful candidate must be available for onboarding and training sessions starting in November 2026, with session delivery scheduled from February to May 202
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a prominent humanitarian organization that responds to the world's most pressing crises, providing assistance to individuals whose lives have been disrupted by conflict and disaster. Established in 1933, the IRC operates in over 40 countries and has a workforce of more than 14,000 employees. The organization's mission is to help people survive, recover, and rebuild their lives, focusing on economic recovery, social protection, and resilience-building initiatives. In Poland, the IRC is actively supporting refugees and host communities through various programs aimed at fostering self-reliance and economic stability.
Job Overview:
The Education and Child Protection Officer (Training Facilitator) will play a crucial role in the REAL Talk project, a two-year initiative funded by the EU aimed at preventing gender-based violence (GBV) and cyber GBV among adolescents aged 11-16 in Poland, Italy, and Estonia. This position involves working closely with adolescents, their caregivers, and educators to deliver a series of educational sessions designed to promote healthy relationships and emotional literacy. The facilitator will be responsible for conducting workshops for fathers and male caregivers, as well as training sessions for teachers. The role requires participation in mandatory transnational training sessions, starting on November 12, 2026, and adapting educational materials to suit the Polish context and the needs of participants from migrant or refugee backgrounds. The successful candidate will also engage in research activities related to the project, ensuring a comprehensive approach to addressing the issues at hand.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The key responsibilities of the Education and Child Protection Officer include facilitating sessions for adolescents aged 11-16, delivering workshops for fathers and male caregivers, co-facilitating information sessions for parents, and training school staff. The facilitator will create a safe and supportive environment during sessions, respond to disclosures according to IRC procedures, and coordinate with partner schools on logistics and participant recruitment. Additionally, the officer will administer feedback tools, maintain accurate records, and contribute to project evaluations and reports. The role also involves collaboration with international partners and supporting other project activities as needed.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in education, pedagogy, psychology, social work, sociology, gender studies, or a related field, with a Master's degree preferred. Additional training in facilitation, child protection, or trauma-informed practices is considered an asset. The ideal candidate should have strong facilitation skills, a commitment to gender equality, and the ability to work collaboratively in an international team. Proficiency in digital tools and a good understanding of social media and online safety are also essential.
Educational Background:
A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as education, psychology, or social work is required, with a Master's degree being advantageous. Candidates should have additional training in facilitation or child protection, which will enhance their ability to effectively engage with participants and deliver educational content.
Experience:
A minimum of 2 years of experience in facilitating group sessions or workshops with adolescents or adults is required. Candidates should have experience addressing sensitive topics in a participatory manner and a background in gender equality, GBV prevention, or child protection is strongly preferred. Familiarity with specific approaches to engaging men and boys in discussions around masculinity and positive parenting is an asset, as is experience working with refugee or migrant communities.
Languages:
Fluency in Polish is mandatory, along with upper-intermediate proficiency in English, as the transnational training will be conducted in English. Knowledge of Ukrainian and/or Russian is considered an asset, enhancing the candidate's ability to communicate with diverse participants.
Additional Notes:
This position is part-time, with an indicative workload of approximately 230 hours over the assignment period. The successful candidate must be available for onboarding and training sessions starting in November 2026, with session delivery scheduled from February to May 202
- Compensation is set at a pay rate of 100 PLN per hour, with adjustments based on various factors including experience and location. The appointment is subject to safeguarding screening as required by Polish law and IRC policy. The IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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