Protection services
Case management, legal support, referrals and specialist help for people exposed to violence or exploitation.
Humanitarian job category
Protection & Safeguarding jobs
Protection, child protection, safeguarding, PSEA, GBV and forensic roles. Browse every relevant role currently listed on AidWorkers.com.
About this humanitarian sector
What is Protection work in humanitarian aid?
Protection work helps people remain safe, exercise their rights and access support without discrimination. It focuses on preventing and responding to violence, abuse, exploitation and neglect, especially where conflict or displacement increases the risks faced by children and adults.
Safeguarding and PSEA
Preventing sexual exploitation, abuse and other harm caused by staff, partners or programmes.
Risk reduction
Identifying protection threats and adapting assistance so it is safe, accessible and dignified.
Current Protection opportunities
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Gerente de Protección - GDO (vacante republicada)
DRC
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
El Consejo Dánes para refugiados es una de las ONG humanitarias líderes en el mundo, que trabaja en más de 40 países para brindar asistencia y protección adecuadas a refugiados, solicitantes de asilo, desplazados internos, retornados, personas en movimiento y población local vulnerable/comunidades de acogida. Actualmente, DRC está buscando un Gerente de Protección altamente calificado...
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Gerente Técnico de Campo
DRC
Colombia
El Consejo Danés para Refugiados (DRC por sus siglas en inglés) es una de las principales ONG humanitarias del mundo, que trabaja en más de 40 países para proporcionar asistencia adecuada con un enfoque basado en derechos para los refugiados, solicitantes de asilo, los desplazados internos, repatriados y migrantes. DRC ha estado presente en Colombia...
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Programme Coordinator – Kyiv, Ukraine (National)
Geneva Call
Ukraine
Department : Operations Duty station: Kyiv Contract type: full-time (100%) Contract duration: Fixed term contract (12 month) Activity rate: 100% Direct report: Head of Programme (HoP) Grade: Coordinator Preferred start date: 01.09.2026 *Only Ukrainian citizens or candidates holding a valid work permit for Ukraine will be considered.* Mission Geneva Call is a neutral and impartial...
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Operations Senior Assistant - Risk Education ( LICA 5)
UNOPS
Syrian Arab Republic
Functions / Key Results Expected Under the guidance and supervision of the Head of the EORE Unit, the incumbent will: Assist with the management of EORE delivery, including: ● Provide administrative and logistical assistance in the preparation of EORE delivery and other department activities. ● Assist in preparation and presentation of pre-established EORE programs in...
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ICLA Technical Coordinator Humanitarian Partnerships Hub - Middle East Office
NRC
Amman, Jordan
All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships. The Humanitarian Partnership Hub (HPH) is an NRC initiative launched in January 2023 as an innovative platform that aims to address the protection and assistance needs...
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Heritage impact assessment (hia) / archaeological consultancy
HAMAP Humanitaire
Dhi Qar Governorate, Iraq
1. Background Information: HAMAP-Humanitaire (HH) is a French NGO founded in 1999 and active in humanitarian mine action in multiple countries. HH is currently developing its Mine Action programme in the Middle East in line with its mandate to reinforce local and national actors and ensure safe, responsible, and context-sensitive humanitarian action. HH has been...
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Chef.fe du Secteur Accès à la Justice (A2J)
Tdh
Switzerland
La Fondation Terre des hommes (Tdh) est la plus importante organisation suisse d'aide à l'enfance. Depuis 1960, Tdh construit un avenir meilleur pour les enfants vulnérables et leurs communautés à travers des approches innovantes et des solutions pratiques et durables. Nous recherchons un.e Chef.fe du Secteur Accès à la Justice (A2J) capable de définir et...
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REFERENT ou REFERENTE GENRE, DIVERSITE, INCLUSION et PROTECTION - FRANCE
ACF
France
About : Action contre la Faim Créée en 1979, Action contre la Faim est une organisation non gouvernementale internationale qui lutte contre la faim dans le monde. Sa charte des principes humanitaires - indépendance, neutralité, non-discrimination, accès libre et direct aux victimes, professionnalisme, transparence - fonde son identité depuis 45 ans. Sa mission est de...
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ASSISTANTE OU ASSISTANT COLLECTE LIBÉRALITÉS ET FONDATIONS
ACF
France
About : Action contre la Faim Créée en 1979, Action contre la Faim est une organisation non gouvernementale internationale qui lutte contre la faim dans le monde. Sa charte des principes humanitaires - indépendance, neutralité, non-discrimination, accès libre et direct aux victimes, professionnalisme, transparence - fonde son identité depuis 45 ans. Sa mission est de...
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Especialista de Asistencia Legal (Licencia de Maternidad)
DRC
Colombia
El Consejo Danés para Refugiados (DRC por sus siglas en inglés) es una de las principales ONG humanitarias del mundo, que trabaja en más de 40 países para proporcionar asistencia adecuada con un enfoque basado en derechos para los refugiados, solicitantes de asilo, los desplazados internos, repatriados y migrantes. DRC ha estado presente en Colombia...
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Republicación Oficial de Seguridad y Acceso
DRC
Colombia
El Consejo Danés para Refugiados (DRC por sus siglas en inglés) es una de las principales ONG humanitarias del mundo, que trabaja en más de 40 países para proporcionar asistencia adecuada con un enfoque basado en derechos para los refugiados, solicitantes de asilo, los desplazados internos, repatriados y migrantes. DRC ha estado presente en Colombia...
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Venezuela - Coordinador/a de Consorcio (INTEGRAS - Venezuela) / Nacional
COOPI
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Acerca de COOPI COOPI Cooperazione Internazionale es una ONG laica e independiente, fundada en Milán en 1965. Lleva a cabo proyectos de desarrollo para contribuir a la lucha contra las desigualdades y programas de emergencia para apoyar a las personas afectadas por desastres naturales o conflictos. Actualmente, COOPI está presente en 33 países de África...
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Protection Officer (Ukrainian Nationals Only)
NP
Kharkiv, Ukraine
Job Title: Protection Officer (Ukrainian Nationals Only) Department: Programming Division: Programme Implementation Duty Station: Kharkiv, Ukraine Line Manager: Team Leader Line Management Responsibility: N/A Position Type: Full-time Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic, international non-governmental organisation. We work with people affected by violent conflicts to enhance their security and dignity through Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP)....
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MENA Programme Officer
IDC
Mauritania
Job Title MENA Programme Officer Reports To MENA Regional Manager Status Full-Time Direct Reports Interns/volunteers, where relevant. (At present, this role doesn’t have direct reports) Contract duration One year (with the possibility of extension depending on funding) Compensation USD 23,000 to USD 27,500 Annually Location This post is based in Morocco or Mauritania. Please note...
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ASSISTANTE OU ASSISTANT COLLECTE LIBÉRALITÉS ET FONDATIONS
ACF
France
About : Action contre la Faim Créée en 1979, Action contre la Faim est une organisation non gouvernementale internationale qui lutte contre la faim dans le monde. Sa charte des principes humanitaires - indépendance, neutralité, non-discrimination, accès libre et direct aux victimes, professionnalisme, transparence - fonde son identité depuis 45 ans. Sa mission est de...
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Intensive Case Management Caseworker
IRC
United States of America
This position is represented by the OPEIU union and subject to the terms and conditions of a collective bargaining agreement. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call...
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Head of Middle East and North Africa
Front Line Defenders
World
Head of Middle East and North Africa Front Line Defenders are recruiting a Head of Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to join our team. This is a permanent role based in the region reporting to the Director of Global Protection. Overview The Regional Team leads Front Line Defenders’ work in the Region, with responsibility...
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Training on Protection, Gender, Child Rights and Gender Based Violence (GBV)
SOLO
Kenya
Background Garissa County, particularly Dadaab, hosts one of the largest refugee populations in Kenya, with communities facing intersecting vulnerabilities linked to displacement, poverty and fragile protection systems. Women and children, in particular, experience heightened risks of gender‑based violence (GBV), child abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Despite the presence of humanitarian actors, protection services remain fragmented, underfunded...
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Coordinateur(trice) Technique BURUNDI
Tdh
Burundi
Date de d�but du poste : ASAP Dur�e : 11 mois Lieu : Bujumbura, BURUNDI Statut : non accompagn� Les candidatures seront examin�es au fur et � mesure de leur r�ception. Nous nous r�servons le droit de cl�turer le processus de recrutement d�s qu'un(e) candidat(e) appropri�(e) aura �t� identifi�(e). Nous encourageons donc les personnes int�ress�es...
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Project Manager - Sudan
INTERSOS
Sudan
INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people. Terms of reference Job Title: Project Manager Code...
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PROTECTION Project Officer – Jordan (RE-ADVERTISED)
Un Ponte per
Jordan
(This position is being re-advertised. Please consider that if you had previously applied) Position Title: Project Officer (Protezione) / Protection Project Officer Duty Station(s): Amman - Jordan Period: 12 months Monthly Gross Range salary: 2.496-2.750 Euro Tipo di contratto / Contract: Contratto di collaborazione / Contract of Collaboration Donor: AICS (Italian Agency for Development Cooperation)...
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ASISTENTE DE PROTECCION - CARABOBO
ACTED
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Acted es una ONG internacional sin ánimo de lucro con sede en París, Francia con operaciones en más de 40 países a nivel mundial. La misión de Acted es aportar asistencia humanitaria inmediata a aquellos que se encuentren en situación de necesidad al mismo tiempo que genera oportunidades a largo plazo para un crecimiento durable....
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OFICIAL DE PROTECCIÓN - CARABOBO
ACTED
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Acted es una ONG internacional sin ánimo de lucro con sede en París, Francia con operaciones en más de 40 países a nivel mundial. La misión de Acted es aportar asistencia humanitaria inmediata a aquellos que se encuentren en situación de necesidad al mismo tiempo que genera oportunidades a largo plazo para un crecimiento durable....
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Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance(ICLA) Programme Development Manager Nigeria Maiduguri
NRC
Maiduguri, Nigeria
Background The Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) programme in Nigeria supports displaced and conflict-affected populations to access their rights, secure legal identity and civil documentation, obtain Housing, Land and Property (HLP) rights, and pursue durable solutions in line with national legislation and humanitarian standards. Operating primarily in the conflict-affected North-East and expanding to other...
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Humanitarian Mine Action Operations Manager (re-advertisement)
DRC
Ukraine
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection agency with a mandate to protect, advocate for and promote durable solutions for displacement-affected populations. DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014 and currently employs over 800 staff implementing emergency and recovery programming across the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine...
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Project Coordinator - N’Djaména, Chad, Central Africa
Impunity Watch
N’Djaména, Chad
Project Coordinator (100%) Location: N’Djaména, Chad Start date: September 2026 Type of contract: Consultancy contract, full-time (100%) Grade: Mid-career technical (Chadian nationals only) Deadline: 4 August 2026 at 09:00 (N’Djaména time) Organisation Impunity Watch (IW) is an international NGO working to ensure transitional justice delivers redress for grave human rights violations and contributes to uprooting...
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Technical Field Manager, Laos
MAG
Lao People's Democratic Republic (the)
The starting salary package for this position is £65,324 GBP / approx. $86,421 USD including all allowances. About MAG: MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester, UK, and working in over 40 countries. We remove landmines and unexploded ordnance to release safe and productive land for communities, and work to...
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Protection Senior officer
Hand in Hand for Aid and Development
Syrian Arab Republic
Vacancy Ref: HIHFAD-2026-75 Job Title: Protection Senior officer Department: Protection Direct report to: Head of department Job Location: Damascus Job Type: Full time Closing date: 25/7/2026 About HiHFAD Hand in Hand for Aid and Development (HiHFAD) is a Non-Profit, Non-Governmental, Charitable Incorporated Organization registered in the United Kingdom and in Türkiye (TR: İyilik İçin El...
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Humanitarian Mine Action Technical Advisor
DRC
occupied Palestinian territory
Who are we? The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a Leading protection agency pursuing our mandate to protect and promote durable solutions to displacement-affected populations based on humanitarian principles. Our response in the occupied Palestinian territory is centered on empowering conflict affected communities to meet their basic needs and promoting safety and dignity by addressing...
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Safety & Protection Officer - Humanitarian HUB, Brussels (w/m/x)
MDM-B
Belgium
OUR MISSION Médecins du Monde is an international medical development NGO and a member of a global network. We provide medical assistance to vulnerable populations in Belgium and worldwide. We want universal health coverage where each person has access to healthcare, without obstacles (financial, cultural, geographical, etc.). To achieve our mission, we rely on three...
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Programme Development and Advocacy Advisor
PBI
Kenya
PBI Kenya seeks to recruit a suitably qualified Civil Peace Service Worker as Programme Development and Advocacy Advisor to support the implementation and development of PBI Kenya’s programmes in conjunction with the Co-Coordinators and wider team. The Programme Development and Advocacy advisor will play a key role in supporting programme implementation, project development, advocacy, stakeholder...
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Protection from Violence Programme Development Manager South Sudan Juba
NRC
South Sudan
Females are highly encouraged to Apply. Background: The humanitarian situation in South Sudan in 2026 remains one of the most severe and complex crisis driven by conflict, economic collapse, climate shocks, disease outbreaks, mass displacement, and shrinking humanitarian funding. An estimated 10 million people will experience critical needs in 2026. The conflict in neighbouring Sudan...
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MEAL Officer – RCCE, Accountability & Protection (Bunia)
IRC
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Contexte organisationnel L'International Rescue Committee (IRC) est l'une des principales organisations mondiales d'aide humanitaire et de développement. Depuis 80 ans, l'IRC est au premier plan des grandes initiatives humanitaires visant à soutenir les personnes déracinées par la guerre, la persécution ou les conflits civils. L'IRC fournit une assistance vitale pour aider les populations à survivre...
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