NRC is committed to our localization strategy including with respect to our workforce in Iraq, whenever possible NRC will recruit new staff from the local area of the programme operations.
NRC will endeavor to hire staff that together represent the balance of diversity in the governorate of operations
**Please note for this role, applicants must be legally eligible to work in Iraq. We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.
Purpose of the Role
- The Protection Officer supports the day-to-day implementation of NRC’s Protection Project, ensuring high-quality case management, community-based protection activities, and protection monitoring. They provide direct services to vulnerable individuals, engage with communities to strengthen self-protection, and contribute to improving protection practices. The role upholds NRC standards and promotes access to essential services through collaboration and advocacy.
- Given the sensitive nature of case management responsibilities, female candidates will be given priority.
What you will do:
- Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines as well Government rules and regulations
- Implement delegated S&S project portfolio activities according to plan of action specifically regarding technical aspects
- Prepare and develop technical documents and status reports as per project monitoring requirements
- Ensure proper filing of technical documents in both hard and soft copies
- Ensure that projects target beneficiary sites/units most in need, and explore and assess new and better ways to assist
- Promote and share ideas for technical improvement in relation to both the “hard” and “soft” components of S&S programming
Specifically, you will:
- Deliver case management services including assessment, planning, referrals, and follow-up
- Conduct protection assessments and support Civilian Self-Protection (CSP) initiatives
- Provide training and guidance to communities on safety measures
- Monitor and report protection trends through FGDs, KIIs, and other tools
- Maintain accurate case data and contribute to reporting and evaluations
- Coordinate with team leads, community stakeholders, and service providers
- Propose improvements to protection strategies and practices
Professional competencies
Generic professional competencies:
- Experience in a similar role within humanitarian or recovery contexts
- Proven ability to work effectively in complex and high-risk environments
- Track record of delivering results aligned with the role's responsibilities
- Fluency in Arabic (required); proficiency in English (preferred)
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in protection, case management, or related social work
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or psychosocial counselling
- Strong foundation in counseling and psychosocial support; prior training is an asset
- First-hand experience in protection work within Nineveh or similar contexts
- Sound knowledge of data protection standards and information management
- Comfortable with software such as MS Word, Excel, Kobo, and Outlook
- Demonstrates confidentiality, respect, and non-discrimination in client interactions
- Sensitive communicator, especially around difficult or personal topics
- Highly organized, with the ability to meet deadlines, multitask, work independently, and stay composed under pressure
Behavioral competencies
- Analyzing
- Working with people
- Communicating with impact and respect
- Planning and delivering results
- Empowering and building trust
- Handling insecure environments
What We Offer
We offer an opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause and a chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields.
We are also looking for people who share our values:
- To be dedicated to what we do.
- To be innovative with our solutions.
- To act as one unified and inclusive team.
- To be accountable to the donors that make our work possible. the people we exist to serve, and to each other… the members of our NRC family.
Contract Duration: until 31 December 2025 (renewable based on performance, funds, and need for the position).
Duty Station: Mosul - Nineveh - Iraq with 10% travel (to different field locations in Iraq).
Health Insurance is provided.
Salary: G5, According to NRC’s Iraq salary scale and terms and conditions.
For more information please read the job description
