International Rescue Committee Hiring Emergency Response Team Protection Coordinator: Global Roving Opportunity | Apply by November 30, 2026

Overview

The International Rescue Committee is seeking an Emergency Response Team Protection Coordinator focusing on child protection for a global roving position. The role involves leading the start-up and management of integrated protection and child protection programmes during acute humanitarian crises. This includes conducting emergency assessments, providing technical leadership, overseeing grants, managing staff, and coordinating with humanitarian partners.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a postgraduate degree in Social Work, Psychology, International Humanitarian Law, or a related field, though equivalent work experience may be considered. Applicants need a minimum of five years of relevant experience at coordinator level or above in child protection, protection, or women's protection and empowerment programming, including managing multi-donor portfolios in acute emergencies. Mandatory qualifications include fluency in both written and spoken English and French, strong leadership and communication skills, digital literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel, and experience in staff supervision, project design, budget management, and proposal writing. Familiarity with donor regulations such as UNHCR, FCDO, BPRM, and ECHO is required. Spanish or Arabic language skills and prior experience working with the International Rescue Committee are strongly preferred.

Key dates

The application deadline is November 30, 2026.