Protection Assistant

About the role

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is recruiting a Protection Assistant for its Renk field office in South Sudan. The assistant supports the Protection Officers in implementing Protection and Rule of Law programme activities and setting up protection interventions, working closely with Community-Based Volunteers on outreach and mobilisation. The position is based in Renk, a non-relocatable field office, and must comply with IRC South Sudan's security protocols.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure the daily operation of Information and Support Centers.
• Provide timely feedback on issues and complaints raised by returnees in the community.
• Assess and record protection concerns and complaints in the intake, referring individuals to the right service provider, and conduct one follow-up of each case.
• Coordinate with service providers to strengthen referral pathways, including weekly referral and case meetings.
• Work with Protection Officers and community-based volunteers on protection information and awareness sessions and community outreaches.
• Maintain and collect data in line with agreed procedures.
• Conduct PSN home visits, assessing needs and ensuring adequate referral and assistance.
• Support Community-Based Volunteers and contribute to general protection activities in the Transit Center and Gosfami.

Required profile

• Diploma in Social Sciences, Law or a related field.
• At least 2 years of community-based training experience involving human rights and/or protection, and protection monitoring or human rights experience.
• Previous experience working with an NGO or INGO required; programming experience preferred.
• Commitment to human rights and protection principles.
• Strictly for South Sudanese nationals with all national documents and a Renk labor card.

Required skills

• Comprehensive understanding of human rights and protection principles.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with people of different cultures, genders and backgrounds.
• Strong English writing and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with customary laws, judiciary systems and legal developments in Southern Sudan.
• Management and supervision skills.