Protection Officer (P)

About the role

The Protection Officer will manage and coordinate the Country Office’s protection programme in Liberia, covering child protection, counter‑trafficking, gender‑based violence, disability inclusion and assistance to vulnerable migrants.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee protection activities and strategies, ensuring alignment with IOM and inter‑agency standards.
• Conduct protection assessments, vulnerability analyses and case management for migrants in vulnerable situations.
• Coordinate with protection actors, referral systems and governmental authorities.
• Develop and deliver capacity‑building activities for partners and stakeholders.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in a relevant field with at least five years of professional experience, or a university degree with seven years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience in migrant protection, child protection, counter‑trafficking, GBV, and protection mainstreaming.
• Proven ability to analyse protection risks and provide technical guidance in complex operational contexts.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

Required skills

• Knowledge of migrant protection principles, IOM and inter‑agency protection standards.
• Familiarity with protection case management, referral systems and protection‑sensitive approaches.
• Understanding of data protection principles and PSEAH standards.