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International Rescue Committee

Global humanitarian nonprofit delivering emergency relief

Protection Assistant 1

Case Management & AdvocacyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCaracas, Capital District, VenezuelaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university degree in social work, psychology, social sciences, or another related field is required; the degree must be registered in the Public Registry, and psychology credentials must also be registered with the Ministry of Education.
  • At least two years of experience applying child-protection programs, implementing response protocols, and providing associated services.
  • Experience managing cases involving children and adolescents.
  • Knowledge of case management, referral pathways, protection principles, and safeguarding.
  • Ability to coordinate across institutions, provide team leadership, and strengthen capacities.
  • Experience in community work and coordination with local and institutional actors.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
  • Strong organization and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and deliver on time.
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
  • High competence in Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Ability to manage and adapt proactively and positively to change.
  • Ability to work in difficult-to-access areas and adapt to changing security and logistical conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Identify, assess, manage, and follow up on child-protection and/or gender-based violence cases.
  • Provide psychosocial support and psychological first aid to people with protection needs.
  • Apply confidentiality, informed consent, safeguarding, and do-no-harm principles in all interventions.
  • Make safe and timely referrals to specialized protection, health, legal-support, and social-assistance services.
  • Implement awareness-raising, prevention, and community-strengthening activities related to child protection and gender-based violence.
  • Identify protection risks, needs, and alerts in intervention communities and report them promptly.
  • Maintain up-to-date case documentation, records, and program information in accordance with established procedures.
  • Coordinate with community actors, institutions, and humanitarian organizations to strengthen the protection response.
  • Support information collection, indicator tracking, and preparation of activity reports.
  • Participate in field visits, community events, and other actions promoting safe environments for children, adolescents, women, and other people in vulnerable situations.
  • Perform work in accordance with occupational health and safety requirements to protect personal safety and health, other workers and beneficiaries, and workplace facilities; report hazardous conditions to the immediate supervisor or relevant internal bodies.
  • Use personal protective equipment correctly and keep it in good condition, promptly reporting loss, damage, expiration, or malfunction to the person responsible for its supply or maintenance.
  • Report health status and participate in occupational health and safety, workplace coexistence, road safety, emergency response, and other organizational training sessions and committees.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in programs for preventing gender-based violence and protecting children.
  • Experience managing cases involving children and adolescents.

About the Company

International Rescue Committee

Global humanitarian nonprofit delivering emergency relief

Emergency relief and long-term support provider active in 40+ countries and 26 U.S. cities, offering health, education, safety, economic, and protection services to people affected by conflict, displacement, or disasters. It runs refugee resettlement, mental health care, primary healthcare, vocational training, and protection programs, with operations that combine direct services and advocacy. Its distinct approach comes from a large global footprint, extensive field experience, a focus on dignity and resilience, and evidence-based programs supported by initiatives like the Airbel Impact Lab. The goal is to lessen suffering, protect human rights, and help communities recover and thrive through inclusive, long-term strategies that empower those affected by crises.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$500K
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1933

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