Technical Protection Officer

CARE Palestine (West Bank/Gaza) is looking for a committed professional to the values of Transformation, Integrity, Diversity, Equality, and Excellence to fill the following vacancy

Technical Protection Officer

CARE Palestine, in collaboration with local partners, provides humanitarian assistance to vulnerable populations affected by the conflict in Gaza. Our programs target conflict-affected communities residing in collective shelters across the Gaza Strip. CARE is committed to upholding the rights and dignity of crisis-affected populations, with a strong focus on gender equity and protection. The core sectors of CARE’s work include Emergency Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services, Shelter, Protection, Food Security, Sexual Reproductive and Maternal Health (SRMH) services that combine rehabilitation and equipping of Primary Health Care Facilities, family planning support, capacity building of health staff and health outreach activities. CARE programs mainstream protection and gender in all diversities, with a focus on specific needs of women and girls, recognizing that they are disproportionately affected by disasters.

Start Date: Immediate

Position Location: This position will be based in CARE’s office in Gaza (Deir Al-Balah) with 50% travel.

The Technical Protection Officer will ensure the technical quality of protection interventions, supervising front-line staff and preparing the team for a transition from direct implementation to a partner-led approach. This role is part of a lean structure sustaining community engagement, protection service continuity, and preparedness for the next funding phase.

The positions will uphold CARE’s Core Values namely, Transformation, Integrity, Diversity, Equality, Excellence promote CARE’s mission and vision, program principles to enhance program impact. Ensures modeling of CARE’s values among MEAL staff and be committed to women and girl’s empowerment.

Responsibilities:

Job Responsibility 1: Technical Oversight & Quality Assurance. (40%)

- Provide technical supervision and mentorship to the Social Worker, PSS Worker, Child Protection Officer, and Community Mobilizers, ensuring adherence to protection principles.

- Ensure activities align with global protection standards and humanitarian frameworks (IASC, CPMS, GBV Guidelines, Sphere).

- Lead capacity-development efforts for the team, strengthening case management, psycho-social support (PSS), and referral mechanisms.

- Ensure mainstreaming of protection across all sectors (e.g., WASH, Health).

- Regularly engage with the Protection Cluster, CP/GBV sub-clusters, and other coordination mechanisms.

Job Responsibility 2: Supervision & Team Coordination. (25%)

- Guide the PSS worker in delivering individual/group PSS support, referrals, and client-centered case management.

- Support the Child Protection Officer in delivering child-friendly services, psycho-social activities, and positive parenting programs.

- Ensure the Community Mobilizers sustain community engagement, safe identification, and referral pathways.

- Develop technical work plans and track progress on protection interventions.

Job Responsibility 3: Transition to a Partner-Led Approach (20%)

- Support partner capacity development for handover.

- Develop and document technical SOPs, tools, and guidelines to facilitate the transition

- Ensure the team strengthens local protection networks and community-led initiatives.

- Prepare clear handover plans to maintain service continuity post-direct implementation.

Job Responsibility 4: Reporting & Compliance. (10%)

- Ensure accurate data collection and reporting on protection indicators, case management, and PSS interventions.

- Track and document challenges, lessons learned, and best practices to inform future programming.

- Ensure compliance with CARE’s PSEA and safeguarding policies across all activities.

Job Responsibility #5: Perform other duties to support M&E team as assigned by supervisor. (5%)

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Qualifications & Preferred Skills

Education/Training

Required

• Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Humanitarian Protection, or related fields.

Desired

• Master’s degree in related field preferred.

Experience & Technical Skills

Required

- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in protection programming, with expertise in GBV, CP, PSS, and case management.

- Experience in supervising field teams in emergency settings.

- Prior experience working with local partners and transitioning from direct implementation is an asset.

- Strong knowledge of GBV, Child Protection, MHPSS, and humanitarian protection principles.

- Experience in protection mainstreaming within multi-sectoral programs (WASH, Health, Shelter).

- Familiarity with coordination structures (Protection Cluster, GBV/CP Sub-Clusters).

- Excellent reporting and data management skills, including using protection case management tools.

- Strong communication and capacity-building skills, with experience in coaching teams.

Desired

- Ability to adapt to funding constraints, prioritizing essential protection activities.

- Ability to travel to the field to inform programming

- Strong problem-solving skills in high-pressure humanitarian contexts.

- Commitment to localization, ensuring meaningful engagement of local actors.

Interested applicants are encouraged to send their CV by e- mail to [email protected], to the attention of the HR Department no later than COB Thursday, 27/03/2025, indicating the job title in the subject line and cover letter.

Applications received after this date or that do not meet the qualifications above will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Applications from female candidates are strongly encouraged.

CARE International promotes the principle of Equal Opportunity for all.

***Due to the urgency to fill this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Kindly note that the position might be filled before the vacancy announcement is closed.