Protection & Gender Officer
Core
Implement child protection and GBV prevention activities, provide psychosocial support to vulnerable children and survivors, and coordinate with local stakeholders to ensure holistic protection approaches.
Role type
Senior IC Protection & Gender Officer
Builds
Child protection programs and GBV response mechanisms for vulnerable children and communities
Domain
Humanitarian aid / Child protection / Gender-based violence prevention
Required skills
Child protection standards, GBV prevention, community mobilization, psychosocial support, stakeholder coordination, data collection and analysis, capacity building, strategic planning, conflict resolution, monitoring and evaluation
Preferred skills
Local language proficiency, experience in similar contexts (e.g., Central African Republic), knowledge of international child protection norms
Technologies
Ethicspoint reporting system, standard operating procedures for GBV
Responsibilities
Implement child protection and GBV prevention activities according to policies; Identify vulnerable children and communities at risk and provide psychosocial support; Coordinate with local NGOs, government agencies, and UN partners; Collect and analyze GBV and child protection data; Train local partners, community leaders, and authorities on child protection and GBV; Conduct field monitoring visits and evaluate program progress; Ensure integrated gender approach across project sectors; Monitor and report on protection abuse cases.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC