Protection Officer

Responsibilities

• Implement protection activities including civilian population protection, sexual violence prevention, and family links.
• Contribute to the analysis of security, socio-economic, and political contexts to report changes in the operational situation.
• Manage individual protection cases, providing guidance and referrals to state entities or other organizations.
• Coordinate with local authorities, NGOs, and international agencies to ensure victims access appropriate assistance routes.
• Conduct community workshops and awareness sessions on safe behaviors and prevention of violence.
• Maintain and update databases, statistical reports, and institutional archives to ensure operational monitoring.
• Support field missions and lead them when necessary to monitor protection issues in assigned municipalities.

Requirements

• University degree in Social Sciences (Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work, Political Science, or related fields).
• 3 to 5 years of humanitarian experience working with victims of armed conflict or violence at individual and community levels.
• Proven experience in managing protection projects and activities.
• Strong knowledge of Colombian victim assistance routes and social programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with database management.
• Fluency in Spanish and basic proficiency in English.
• Availability to travel within the assigned area of responsibility.

Benefits

• Local indefinite contract according to Colombian labor legislation.
• Statutory benefits including health, pension, and professional risks insurance.
• Support for vision care every two years and coverage for medical expenses not covered by EPS.
• Mental health and well-being support.
• Professional development benefits for academic studies and languages.
• 11.5% international salary savings plan financed by the organization.
• 20 business days of annual leave.

About the Company

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide humanitarian assistance to people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. We are an independent and neutral organization, working to protect the lives and dignity of victims and to promote respect for international humanitarian law.