Protection Officer — Northwest Syria

Relief International seeks a Protection Officer for its northwest Syria programme, based in Khan Shaykhun or Kafrnobol with 50% travel across Idlib and Aleppo governorates. The role involves developing and overseeing protection, GBV prevention, and psychosocial support activities while managing protection staff and ensuring quality case management.

• Plan and supervise daily protection activities and establish workplans
• Coordinate referral pathways and manage community-based protection committees
• Oversee Social Assistants and PSS Assistants; prepare schedules and manage attendance
• Deliver regular coaching on GBV and protection principles to staff
• Monitor case management and ensure adherence to safeguarding standards
• Represent Relief International in coordination meetings and with stakeholders
• Ensure secure storage of case files and coordinate with M&E teams
• Provide weekly and monthly progress reports

• Degree in law, social work, human rights, sociology, or psychology
• Minimum 2 years NGO/INGO protection sector experience with vulnerable women and girls
• Knowledge of GBV prevention and case management principles
• Fluent Arabic — verbal and written (required)
• English proficiency desirable
• Ability to work independently under pressure in a challenging environment
• Supervisory experience preferred