Protection Project Officer

Protection Project Officer- National Position

Job Title:         Protection Project Officer

Reports To:     Protection Project Manager

Location:         Dowa, Lilongwe, Malawi

Contract Type: Full time

Starting Date:  As soon as Possible                      

Duration:         12-month contract with possibility of extension

CONTEXT

IsraAID is an international non-governmental organization that provides humanitarian aid. Our headquarters is in Israel, and we have been helping communities affected by crises in over 60 countries worldwide since our establishment in 2001. Our goal is to support these communities in rebuilding their lives and futures together, both in emergency and long-term development settings. We respond promptly to emergencies, including hurricanes, refugee crises, and global pandemics, and work closely with communities to help them become self-sufficient in preparing for and responding to emergencies and crises. IsraAID started its emergency and development activities in Malawi in March 2023 in response to Cyclone Freddy, with the aim of providing immediate relief and access to basic services. Over time, the program has expanded to focus on long-term development and resilience initiatives.

SUMMARY

1. Protection Project Officer

The Protection Project Officer will execute all the established project plans in alignment with the IsraAID Malawi Program strategy, under the direct supervision and guidance of the Protection Project Manager. This role involves engaging with participants within schools and communities, facilitating community outreaches and community dialogue forums, and supporting the planning and organization of capacity-building training and workshops for Community Outreach teams and service providers. The officer will also collaborate with field teams in undertaking interventions and coordinate with the WASH, Health, and DRR teams to monitor project activities.

Main Responsibilities

1. Management

• Ensure to meet targets by regularly reviewing performance data and project management arrangements, as well as leading regular spot checks.
• Ensure the development and application of common standards, tools and practices for project planning, implementation, monitoring, learning and reporting.
• Make sure to identify the key risks and come up with contingency plans related to projects and come up with plans on how to manage the risks.
• Ensure regular data collection and data management, proper documentation of impact stories, and activity plans.

2. Planning and development

• Coordinate with various stakeholders and district officials to address issues related to safety of vulnerable adults and children, safety and community resilience.
• Support in creating work plans and content for training workshops for key stakeholders including district officials, community facilitators, service providers and community members.

3. Coordination

• Support in organizing filed visits and meetings with all relevant stakeholders.
• Support in training for service providers.
• Support in coordinating community engagement workshops and training.
• Take lead in strengthening relationships with relevant partners, including strengthening referral pathways and interagency SOPs.
• Facilitate training and awareness programs to build local capacity for protection initiatives.
• Fostering active community participation in protection efforts and engaging with relevant stakeholders and officials to promote all the policies for protection.
  

4. Reporting, monitoring and evaluation

• Monitor progress of project plan and implementation and provide constructive feedback to partners.
• Collect data and case studies, and draft reports.
• Support in developing relevant tools and training staff on these tools.
• Ensure adherence to all IsraAID reporting requirements.
• Prepare and submit reports to the supervisor in a timely manner, on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

5. Advocacy 

• Advocate the rights of vulnerable adults and kids and promote policies that enhance their protection and how to access the groups in the community for help.
• Conduct awareness training for communities and staff members.

6. Other Tasks

Any other duty may be assigned from time to time by the Protection Project Manager or Field Coordinator. The main responsibilities are not meant to be an exhaustive list of tasks. The need for flexibility is required, and the jobholder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employees’ skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.

General

The chosen candidate will be expected to comply with IsraAID’s policies, including codes of conduct, health, safety, security, communications and sexual exploitation and harassment policies, among other relevant policies and procedures.

7. Skills, Experience, and Requirements

• At least a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (i.e. Social Work, Psychology, Counselling and Development Studies).

• At least 3 years of relevant work experience with a focus on Protection, safeguarding or prevention of gender-based violence
• Experience working in hardship areas, emergency settings or fragile states and with displaced persons will be desirable.

• Experience implementing capacity building projects in complex settings.

• Experience in project planning, development, reporting, monitoring and evaluation.

• Ability to analyze information, evaluate, think critically and plan strategically.
• Ability to write clear and well-argued assessments and project reports.
• Politically and culturally sensitive.
• A high level of written and spoken English
• Commitment to the aims and principles of IsraAID.

• Excellent communication skills
• IT skills – Microsoft office suite.
• Malawian nationals only.

ETHICAL STANDARDS

IsraAID has a zero-tolerance policy towards any acts of misconduct and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. The recruitment process will include all candidates’ declaration and reference checks focused on misconduct and SEA.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

IsraAID is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status

Deadline 

Applications will be accepted until 23 October 2026.