Protection Associate (Consultant)

About the role

The Protection Associate will support IOM’s protection programme at Camp As Saliyah, implementing assessments, case management and community‑based interventions in line with IOM policies, SOPs and IASC guidelines. Working under the Protection Coordinator and directly with the Protection Officer, the role focuses on addressing protection needs during the operational transition and closure phase.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct targeted protection assessments using focus groups, household follow‑ups and key informant interviews to identify remaining protection gaps.
• Provide temporary operational support for protection case management, including follow‑up, referrals, documentation and coordination with service providers.
• Assist in the management of the Child Friendly Space and community‑based protection activities.
• Plan, organise and document protection assessments, community interventions and case‑closure consultations, preparing notes and summary findings.
• Retrieve, compile, summarise and present protection‑related data for unit trackers, monitoring tools and hand‑over reports.

Required profile

• Experience in humanitarian protection, GBV and child protection interventions.
• Ability to work under supervision while coordinating with multiple partners and units.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills for protection data and case documentation.
• Flexibility to operate in a camp environment during transition and closure periods.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to IOM’s mission of humane and orderly migration.
• Experience working in a multi‑partner humanitarian setting.