Field Protection Officer – Community Safety Lead

International Rescue Committee; Haripur; On-site; PKR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Rescue Committee is seeking a Protection Officer to oversee district-level protection activities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. You will coordinate with local authorities, CSOs, and partners to implement community protection mechanisms and ensure safe access to services for vulnerable populations.

Required are a Master’s degree in social sciences and at least 2 years in relief or humanitarian work, with strong English, Urdu, and Pashto language skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related discipline or social sciences.
• At least 2 years of relief/humanitarian project experience.
• Experience in community-based protection and vulnerable groups.

Responsibilities

• Establish community protection committees and map services.
• Conduct protection monitoring and identify risks for vulnerable groups.
• Lead project activities as protection officer and coordinate with authorities.
• Develop referral pathways to improve access to protection services.
• Prepare reports, briefs, and data for donor reporting and MEAL partners.
• Travel to intervention areas to monitor implementation and provide technical support.

Skills

Fluent English

Urdu proficiency

Pashto proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in social sciences

Job description

The International Rescue Committee is seeking a Protection Officer to oversee district-level protection activities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. You will coordinate with local authorities, CSOs, and partners to implement community protection mechanisms and ensure safe access to services for vulnerable populations.

Required are a Master’s degree in social sciences and at least 2 years in relief or humanitarian work, with strong English, Urdu, and Pashto language skills.