Protection Coordinator at International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Protection Coordinator at International Rescue Committee (IRC)
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian organization founded in 1933 (at the request of Albert Einstein). It provides life-saving support to people affected by conflict, disasters, and displacement across 40+ countries.
📍 Job Details
- Location: Maiduguri, Borno State
- Job ID: JR00004396
- Employment Type: Full-time
- 📅 Deadline: 7 August 2026
🎯 Role Summary
This is a senior-level humanitarian role responsible for leading IRC’s protection programmes in Nigeria, focusing on:
- 👶 Child Protection (CP)
- 👩 Women’s Protection & Empowerment (WPE)
- ⚖️ Protection & Rule of Law (PRoL)
👉 You’ll shape strategy, manage teams, and ensure high-quality protection services for vulnerable populations.
🚀 Key Responsibilities
🧭 Strategy & Leadership
- Lead protection strategy and programme design
- Develop proposals and grow funding opportunities
- Align programs with IRC global strategy
📊 Programme Management
- Ensure quality, impact, and compliance
- Monitor budgets and project performance
- Lead risk analysis and protection assessments
🤝 Coordination & Integration
- Work across sectors:
- Health
- Education
- Economic Recovery
- Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
👥 Team Management
- Build and supervise high-performing teams
- Coach and develop staff capacity
- Strengthen partner capabilities
🎓 Requirements
- Master’s Degree in:
- Social Work
- Human Rights
- International Law
- Social Sciences
- 🧠 5–7 years experience in at least 2 areas:
- Child Protection
- Women’s Protection
- Rule of Law
- 📌 Strong skills in:
- Team leadership
- Proposal writing & fundraising
- Programme & budget management
- 🗣️ Fluent in English
💡 Ideal Candidate
- Strategic thinker 🧩
- Strong leader 👥
- Experienced in complex/emergency settings 🌍
- Comfortable working in high-pressure environments
📝 Apply Here
IRC Job Application Portal
⚠️ Important Notes
- This is a high-responsibility leadership role
- Experience in humanitarian contexts is essential
- Only qualified candidates should apply
📢 Ready-to-Post Caption
🛡️ Hiring: Protection Coordinator – IRC (Maiduguri)
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking an experienced professional to lead protection programs in Nigeria.
👶 Child Protection
👩 Women’s Protection
⚖️ Rule of Law
📍 Maiduguri, Borno
📅 Deadline: August 7, 2026
This is a senior-level humanitarian role for professionals with strong leadership and field experience.
