Protection Officer at Hope and Rural Aid Foundation (HARAF)

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and monitor protection risks affecting vulnerable individuals and communities.
• Provide protection case management support and facilitate timely referrals in line with SOPs.
• Support awareness, sensitization, and community engagement sessions on protection issues.
• Monitor and document protection concerns including GBV, child protection, and displacement-related risks.
• Engage with community leaders, protection committees, and other community structures.
• Coordinate with service providers and partners to ensure comprehensive protection responses.
• Support the implementation of accountability and complaint and feedback mechanisms (CFM).
• Ensure confidentiality, survivor-centered approaches, and data protection at all times.
• Prepare timely and accurate protection activity reports.
• Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and protective environment for affected populations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Gender Studies, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in protection or humanitarian programming.
• Experience working with displaced or vulnerable populations is an advantage.
• Knowledge of protection principles, GBV, child protection, and referral pathways.
• Fluency in English and the ability to speak and understand local language(s).

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of humanitarian and protection principles.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Willingness to work in challenging field environments.