Protection Coordinator
Core
Lead design, implementation, monitoring, and quality assurance of integrated protection interventions (Child Protection, GBV, MHPSS, Cash for Protection) in Ebola-affected communities in eastern DRC.
Role type
Senior IC humanitarian protection coordinator
Builds
Safe, accountable, survivor-centered protection programming and emergency response plans
Domain
Humanitarian aid / Conflict zones / Public health emergency
Required skills
Strategic planning, Team leadership, Budget management, Proposal writing, Coordination and representation, Advocacy and negotiation, GBV programming, Child Protection programming, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), Case Management, Community-Based Protection, Cash for Protection
Preferred skills
Ebola Virus Disease response, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), Humanitarian principles, Sphere Standards, IASC Protection Policy, GBVIMS and CPIMS+
Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership for integrated protection programming, Oversee implementation of emergency protection activities, Directly supervise Senior Protection Officers and Protection Managers, Represent IRC in Protection Cluster and coordination platforms, Lead protection grants implementation and budget monitoring, Ensure quality monitoring systems and accountability mechanisms are functional
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC