Protection officer(1)

About TrócaireTrócaire is an International Non-Governmental Organisation (INGO). We work with local partners in the world's most at-risk communities and with people in Ireland to tackle the underlying causes of poverty and injustice and respond to the crises they create. Together we bring about positive and lasting change for a just world. Trócaire works in up to 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. We work towards five goals:Promote Access to Justice; Achieve Climate & Environmental Justice; Ensure Women & Girls' Protection, Voice & Influence; Save Lives and Protect Human Dignity and Mobilise the Public on the island of Ireland to achieve Global Justice. Our work is rooted in Catholic Social Teaching and in our values of Solidarity, Courage, Participation, Perseverance and Accountability.Since 2011, Trócaire has responded to the protracted humanitarian crisis in the South Kordofan, Sudan through the national/local organisations. This has been achieved through a hybrid arrangement of remote support from Nairobi, Kenya and on the ground presence. Trocaire works with five national partners. Our programme focuses on the provision of humanitarian assistance in the current context of the displacement crisis, delivering integrated health and nutrition services to remote communities and in strengthening food security, livelihoods and resilience. The programme is also responding to a rising health need in neighbouring Blue Nile State.Trócaire in partnership with local organizations is implementing a 12-month integrated humanitarian response (August 2026 - July 2027) project funded by Irish Aid in the conflict-affected counties of Heiban, Dellami, Thobo, and Umdorien in South Kordofan, Sudan. It aims to improve the survival, dignity, and resilience of crisis-affected populations through coordinated interventions in protection, health, food security and livelihoods (FSL), and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). Using a conflict-sensitive and community-based approach, the project will strengthen access to quality primary healthcare, improve food security through emergency assistance and livelihood support, increase access to safe water and sanitation, and enhance protection services for women and girls through survivor-centred gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response. Cross-cutting priorities include protection mainstreaming, gender equality, safeguarding, accountability to affected populations (AAP), inclusion, and strengthening local systems and community resilienceThe Protection Officer is responsible for managing grants to a local partner and technical oversight, along with supporting partners in all aspects of implementation and reporting to ensure programme quality and compliance with donor requirements. This will include ensuring that partners are supported with capacity building and ongoing accompaniment, based on mutual respect & solidarity.The Protection Officer is also responsible for supporting partner Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), including data collection, analysis and reporting, and is also responsible for representing the organisation at UN, NGO and other coordination meetings at regional and national level as required. He/She will lead on main technical GBV trainings to the local partner's team including case workers and support GBV integration activities across other sectors such as health, WASH and livelihood under the same project to ensure integrated approach.Reporting to the Health and Nutrition Coordinator this is a Fixed Term contract for a period of one year and is based in Kurchi with frequent travel to programme locations within the region.Key responsibilities: In supporting both the implementing partner and Trocaire to establish WGSSs and run regular activities for women, girls the Protection Officer is responsible for the following:Programme Cycle Management Support partners and provide capacity building assistance in implementation and tracking of project activities; monitoring, evaluation and learning; budget monitoring and project adaptationSupport partners in providing timely and quality reports to Trócaire, both narrative and financial, in line with donor requirementsEnsure GBV principles, and guidelines are known and strictly followed by all GBV staff and ensure GBV activities are always implemented in accordance with international standardsOverall responsible for rigorous application of project cycle management standards to achieve program quality in design, implementation, and monitoring; for example, strengthening data collection, in-depth reporting and analyses, monitoring accountability initiatives, and documenting the impact of the Work in South Kordofan Support and build the capacity of implementing partners to monitor budget expenditures against work plans and implementation schedules to ensure timely utilization of project funds and compliance with donor and organizational financial management requirementsOversee quality implementation of Trocaire run interventions including training of health staff, women centre activities and GBV risk mitigation activitiesSupport in developing new programme proposals to secure continued funding for the programmeIdentify new and emerging needs and support response to new emergencies as requiredWorking with Trocaire team, support partners to conduct regular protection monitoring to identify protection risks, trends, and humanitarian needsPrepare timely protection situation updates and reportsSupport the integration of protection across sectors including health, nutrition, WASH, food security, and livelihoods. Ensure protection interventions across sectors are conflict-sensitive, inclusive, age-, gender-, and disability-responsiveProgramme Quality and MEAL With support from Trocaire's Humanitarian Protection Senior Advisor and MEAL Coordinator, provide ongoing technical assistance to partners to ensure that the project is implemented in accordance with accepted international standards, including those for protection, GBV and accountability Work with partners to develop and implement Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plans that are based on baseline data and clear indicators of impactIn coordination with the MEAL Coordinator support partners in conducting M&E activities, including developing monitoring tools, collecting and analysing data and drafting M&E reportsEnsure that learning is captured, documented, and sharedPromote and advance accountability of partners and Trocaire to target communitiesRepresentation and Coordination Help to build and maintain professional relations with relevant organisations including the UN agencies Government departments, NGOs and donorsRepresent Trócaire, and the work and perspectives of our partners, at all relevant coordination meetingsAccompany visitors to project sites as requiredEnsure close coordination and proactive communication with the Humanitarian Protection Senior Advisor and Trócaire's wider programme team on all aspects of programming especially on GBV integration activiesBuild close collaboration with women groups as Trocaire's focal personFoster a relationship of accompaniment, close mentoring and mutual respect with Trócaire's implementing partners specifically the partner implementing GBV services. Fulfil other reasonable duties and responsibilities, as required by line managementRequirementsQualificationsUndergraduate degree qualification in Humanitarian or Development Studies, Gender, International Relations, Human Rights Law or similar Experience:3 years of programme management experience with at least 1 year of GBV programmingExperience working in humanitarian or insecure settingsExperience working with capacity building of local NGOsExperience working in South Kordofan and/or deep knowledge of Sudan is preferredStrong commitment to and understanding of Gender EquityUnderstanding of community-based protection approaches. Knowledge of GBV risk mitigation and survivor-centred programming. Familiarity protection principles and referral systems. Skills:Proven strategic thinking and planning skills including ability to think creatively, analyse and be innovative, set priorities, manage work plans and evaluate progressProven technical skills in data management, M&E and assessments with experience related to monitoring and evaluation of projects Ability to work in a complex organisation & consortium/partner structureDemonstrated ability to lead & work in a teamExcellent and proven organisational skillsHighly developed relationship, negotiation and interpersonal skillsExcellent facilitation & capacity building skills and experience of applying them when working with individual organisations or groups of organisationsExcellent written, oral and presentational communications skills. Computer literacy skills in word, excel, PowerPoint and statistical softwareStrong oral and written communication skills in English. Ability to speak Arabic language would be an added advantageExperience in an IDP/Refugee settingFemale Applicants are strongly preferred for this role Qualities:A strong commitment to a social justice agendaEmpathy with and understanding of the values of TrócaireStrong on participatory work with communitiesGood understanding of financial management systems and budget monitoring and reportingStrong understanding of M&E processes Fluency in Arabic language and excellent written/spoken English. Computer literacy skills in word, excel and internet/emailAbility to work independently and show initiative, while being a strong team playerCommitment to personal growth and advancing careerBenefitsHow to ApplyFor the candidate with the required experience and passion for the role, Trócaire offers a competitive package of salary and benefits. Local Terms and conditions apply.Reporting to the Health and Nutrition Coordinator, this is a Fixed Term contract for a period upto July 2027; based in Kurchi, Nuba Mountains, South Kordofan, which entails regular travel to programme locationsClosing Date: 4th October 2026To apply,Please send a copy of your CV and cover letter through the link on workable (Trócaire online system): https://apply.workable.com/trocaire/j/9FFA7B52ECAlternatively, Application Submission MethodsProspective candidates are requested to submit their CV & cover letter and supporting documents at the following locations:Kurchi (Osama Ibrahim )- NRRDO Compound:Western Jebel-Julud (Salah Mohammed)NRRDO compoundThobo(Walid Ali)- NRRDO Compound:Kumo(Ramzi Musa)- Coordinating Unit (CU) Offices/compoundDelami(Nancy Hamid)-KAMMA/KODI compoundFor support on application submission (online or locally) please contact: Imatong Employment Solutions on Email - aluel@imatongemploy.com or Phone & WhatsApp - +211 980 431 065Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Applicants who have the right to live and work in Nuba Mountains according to local authority regulations are highly encouraged to apply. Candidates should ensure they have all the necessary clearance documents from local administration.