Protection Officer

About the role

The Protection Officer will provide technical and operational support for IOM Cambodia’s protection programming in border provinces. Working under the Chief of Mission and Programme Officer, the role focuses on case management, MHPSS, counter‑trafficking, GBV and protection mainstreaming.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement protection activities in Banteay Meanchey, Oddar Meanchey, Battambang and Preah Vihear, ensuring compliance with IOM policies and donor requirements.
• Coordinate partner agreements, conduct quality monitoring and provide on‑the‑job capacity strengthening.
• Lead information exchange between IOM and implementing partners, and draft progress reports for donors and stakeholders.
• Organise training sessions on case management, counter‑trafficking, GBV, trauma‑informed care and protection mainstreaming.
• Provide technical support for case management, MHPSS, monitoring and referrals, and act as the protection focal point for budgeting and performance tracking.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Humanitarian Affairs, Political Science, Law, Human Rights, Development Studies, Psychology, Social Science or related field.
• Experience in case management, counter‑trafficking, MHPSS, GBV, protection monitoring and programme management.
• Proven ability to work methodically, meet deadlines and operate with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication, analytical and report‑writing skills.

Required skills

• MiMOSA case management system
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Data analysis and spreadsheet management