Protection Project Officer

About the role

The Protection Project Officer will implement project plans aligned with IsraAID’s Malawi program strategy, working under the Protection Project Manager. The role involves community outreach, training coordination, and collaboration with WASH, Health, and DRR teams.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor project performance, conduct spot checks, and ensure data collection and documentation.
• Coordinate with district officials and stakeholders on safety and resilience of vulnerable adults and children.
• Organise field visits, stakeholder meetings, and community engagement workshops.
• Develop and submit regular reports, collect case studies, and support tool development.
• Advocate for the rights of vulnerable groups and conduct awareness training.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Development Studies or related field.
• Minimum 3 years experience in protection, safeguarding or gender‑based violence prevention.
• Experience in hardship, emergency or fragile settings, preferably with displaced persons.
• Strong analytical, reporting and strategic planning abilities.
• Malawian national with high proficiency in written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office suite