Protection Officer

Job Title: Protection Officer
Reporting to: Project Manager, Protection
Contract Type: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Principal Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
Length: Until 31 March 2026 (with possibility of extension, subject to funding confirmation)
Salary: Net up to $1,735 per month
Updated: 01 March 2023

Role Purpose

Street Child is seeking a committed individual to support the humanitarian response in Ukraine following the Russian military assault. This role offers the opportunity to join a well-established international organization and its growing team in Ukraine. The ideal candidate should have a ‘can-do’ attitude, a strong commitment to humanitarian work, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

We are looking for a professional with experience in humanitarian contexts, particularly in child protection and mental health support interventions. Under the supervision of the Protection Project Manager, the Protection Officer will oversee the implementation of day-to-day project activities to ensure timely and high-quality service delivery. The individual will work closely with child protection service providers, case managers, and MHPSS (Mental Health and Psychosocial Support) facilitators to uphold the project’s quality standards. This role will require coordination with local implementing partners and Street Child’s project team across Donetsk, Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson oblasts.

The position is funded by the Ukrainian Humanitarian Fund (Project No. 34832).

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in ensuring effective project implementation.
• Assist in planning, organizing, coordinating, and monitoring project activities.
• Identify project gaps and areas for improvement, providing appropriate solutions.
• Conduct data analysis for project evaluation and reporting.
• Work with the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) team to assess project impact.
• Provide technical support on child protection issues to local partners.
• Assist in case management services, including case reviews in the Primero system.
• Contribute to training delivery and capacity-building for project personnel.
• Support case managers in scheduling and monitoring activities.
• Help coordinate activities in child-friendly spaces and mobile teams.
• Gather evidence of project impact, including statistical data and case studies.
• Maintain accurate documentation and filing.
• Contribute to donor reporting to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Collaborate with partners on the distribution of cash for protection support.
• Work closely with social workers to track child protection cases.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination between Street Child, partners, and stakeholders.
• Represent Street Child at coordination meetings, including Child Protection Cluster meetings.
• Provide administrative and technical support throughout all project stages.
• Support the Project Manager in assessing partner training needs and developing training materials.
• Carry out other tasks as assigned within the scope of the role.
• Adhere to and promote Street Child’s policies and values.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

• Experience in the humanitarian field, particularly in complex and volatile contexts.
• Minimum one year of experience in projects focused on child protection, mental health, or psychosocial support.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel, including to insecure environments.
• Fluency in Ukrainian (written and spoken).

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in case management projects.
• Knowledge of humanitarian standards and principles.
• Experience working with local NGOs in Ukraine.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Experience in delivering training sessions or presentations.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Rights, Child Protection, or a related field.

About Street Child

Street Child believes that every child deserves access to education. Our projects integrate education, child protection, and livelihood support to tackle the root causes of the global education crisis. By working with local organizations, we ensure our programs have a lasting impact. Since 2008, Street Child has helped over 650,000 children access education and supported 33,000 caregivers in building sustainable livelihoo

Commitment to Diversity and Safeguarding

Street Child is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital status, ethnicity, nationality, or sexual orientation.

Street Child is committed to safeguarding the communities we serve, our partners, and our staff. All employment offers are subject to satisfactory references and background checks, including a criminal records check. Street Child also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, requesting information from previous employers regarding any findings of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would be an excellent candidate for this role