CareerPlan

Senior Protection Coordinator

Cox's Bazar, BangladeshFull-time2026-10-27 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead protection programming and strategic direction for IRC's humanitarian response in Cox's Bazar, focusing on restoring safety and dignity for displaced populations.

Role type

Senior Protection Coordinator (Humanitarian/NGO)

Builds

Protection programs and outcomes for displaced communities in Cox's Bazar

Domain

Humanitarian aid / International Development / Conflict and Disaster Response

Required skills

Strategic program management, Protection Cluster coordination, Business development and donor engagement, Team leadership and capacity building, Stakeholder engagement, Technical oversight of protection sub-sectors

Preferred skills

Experience in Cox's Bazar/Rohingya response, Master's degree in international development or related field

Technologies

Humanitarian architecture tools, Protection Cluster coordination mechanisms

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction and technical oversight to protection programming; Represent the organization in the Protection Cluster and inter-agency forums; Supervise and support protection program teams (WPE, CP, PRoL); Lead business development, proposal writing, and donor engagement; Coordinate with multi-functional teams (Health, Education, MEAL, Operations); Mentor and coach protection team members

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities