Protection Assistant - Child Protection

Country: Libya Organization: Danish Refugee Council Closing date: 6 Oct 2026 Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Protection Assistant - Child Protection. About the job DRC will provide child protection services for children in Tripoli to respond to the pressing humanitarian needs. To prevent and respond to the risk of exploitation, violence, abuse and harm, DRC will establish Child Friendly Spaces and provide case management services to children at risk. In addition DRC will train and support educators to use learning through play methodologies in education services. The Protection Assistant - Child Protection will therefore support learning through play initiatives in accord with DRC’s Child Protection Policy, DRC Libya specific SoPs and the Child Protection Minimum Standards. Your main duties and responsibilities will be: Programming & Operations • Under the guidance of the Protection Team Leader - Child Protection and the supervision of the Protection officer-Child protection implement learning through play initiatives in selected educational services in accord with DRC’s Child Protection Policy, DRC Libya specific SoPs and the Child Protection Minimum Standards. • Participate in trainings and ongoing coaching with regularity and preparation; and incorporate relevant follow up and technical advice in day to day implementation • Provide ongoing coaching to educators implementing learning through play initiatives with the support of the Protection officer-Child protection • Facilitate group and community based child protection activities per DRC activity guidance and technical feedback, ensuring developmentally and contextually appropriate service delivery • Conduct activities relevant for the evolution of the Child Protection and overall Protection programme per the request of the line manager in a manner consistent with trainings and technical guidance • In coordination with the Team Leader (and Officer), use solid participatory approaches with attention to age, gender, diversity, and vulnerability criteria, to facilitate meaningful dialogues that enable participants to self-identify protection concerns that affect their communities Reporting • Respect data confidentiality and protection at the highest standard • Ensure proper use of tools and online platforms provided for effective reporting, in adherence with orientation and coaching by the Team Leader and PIM • Collaborate with the MEAL teams in carrying out monitoring, evaluation, and feedback activities within the target areas. Coordination and representation • In coordination with the Program Manager and the Protection Team leader, represent DRC to a range of stakeholders including individual beneficiaries and community groups, teachers and social worker of schools targeted under the project, humanitarian agencies, services providers, local authorities, etc. To this end, ensure professional standards and transparent communication to build trust and collaboration with concerned stakeholders. • Collaborate and integrate with other DRC sectors during field implementation as needed and advised by the Protection Team Leader. • Ensure interactions by staff with individual beneficiaries and community groups take place in environments and in ways that respect and promote safety, agency and dignity in accordance with professional standards for protection and humanitarian work. Operations support • Support the coordination of program activities as they relate to logistics, administration, finance, or security as relevant, in coordination with the relevant departments. • Ensure compliance with the relevant internal policies and directives. About you To be successful in this role we expect you to have at least 1 year of professional experience in humanitarian interventions, preferably in child protection or a field requiring close work with children. Experience in related fields such as MHPSS and General Protection would also be considered. Moreover, we also expect the following: Required • Experience in child protection activities within child friendly spaces and community-based approaches or schools preferred, experience in other Protection and humanitarian activities requiring communication with groups diverse in age and gender will also be considered • Demonstration of the competencies of the Child Protection in Humanitarian Action framework will be considered in the recruitment process. • Familiarity with international protection and human rights legal standards, and CP Minimim Standards. • Demonstrated capacity to effectively represent a humanitarian organization with the individuals and communities and build trust • Basic use of MS Office applications • Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity, ability, and willingness to work with all groups of population, including vulnerable migrants and refugees. • Field-oriented attitude and strong humanitarian spirit. • University Degree in the field of Education, Social Sciences, psychology, Community Development, Communication, Humanitarian Affairs, or any other related field. An educational background specifically requiring work with children will be preferred. • Fluency in written and spoken Arabic. • Good Working knowledge of English. In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies: • Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. • Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. • Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. • Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. • Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. We offer • Contract length: Until Dec 31, 2026 • Band: NMI • Designation of Duty Station: Tripoli • Suggested Start date: 11 Oct 2026 Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national employees; please refer to our website. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Us. Application process All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered. Closing date for applications: 06 October 2026 For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo. How to apply All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered. Click here to apply Closing date for applications: October 6th, 2026 We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible, interviews might be conducted on a rolling basis. DRC reserves the right to select candidate before the vacancy close date once a suitable candidate has been identified.