Protection Officer – Counter Trafficking & GBV

About the role

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a Protection Officer to lead and coordinate protection activities in its Venezuela Country Office. The role focuses on counter‑trafficking, child protection and gender‑based violence, ensuring that protection considerations are integrated across all IOM programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate implementation and monitoring of protection activities in the IOM Venezuela Country Office.
• Lead and support counter‑trafficking initiatives, child protection and gender‑based violence programmes.
• Ensure protection mainstreaming across other IOM interventions such as Assisted Voluntary Return.
• Collaborate with the Head of Programmes, the Protection Division at the Regional Office and Headquarters.
• Prepare reports, collect data and analyse outcomes for protection programmes.

Required profile

• Relevant academic background in protection, human rights, social work or a related field.
• Experience working on counter‑trafficking, child protection or gender‑based violence in humanitarian contexts.
• Strong knowledge of international protection standards and IOM policies.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Required skills