About this role
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Programmes and direct supervision of the Protection Coordinator , a nd where needed with the technical support from GAVR Protection Coordinator or Senior Return Specialist , the Protection Associate – Case Management will be based in Kigali, Rwanda and will be responsible and accountable for:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, International Relations/Affairs, Research, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience; or,
- High School Diploma with five years of relevant professional experience .
- E xperience in protection case management (including for survivors of gender based violence and human trafficking, children at risk) in humanitarian or migration contexts;
- Experience working with vulnerable persons, ideally including returnees or deported migrants, who have complex needs;
- Experience with referrals and coordination with local protection actors, NGOs, or government services;
- Experience working in programs that include a movement operations component is an advantage; and,
- Experience with IOM or other UN agencies, particularly working on assisted voluntary return and reintegration programs, is preferred.