Child Protection Officer

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is an international, non-profitable, non-governmental humanitarian relief organization with its head quarter in Birmingham, UK. It enjoys consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for International Red Cross and red Crescent Moments and NGOs in Disaster Relief. Islamic Relief has been working in Afghanistan for more than 23 years, providing emergency relief and implementing life-changing development projects for some of the most vulnerable people in the country. Islamic Relief set up our first Afghanistan office in 1999. Since then, IRA continued providing assistances in emergency relief, food security, livelihood, education, health, nutrition, shelter, orphan sponsorship, Ramadan and Qurbani programmes.

Job Summary

PERSON SPECIFICATION

It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and sympathy with Islamic values and principles as well as commitment to Islamic Relief Worldwide vision, mission and Child protection case management .

Essential:

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications (Bullet Points)

·       Bachelor’s degree in Law /Sharia, Psychology, Political Science, Journalism, and a valid degree from the Ministry of Higher Education.

·       An understanding of the basic principles of humanitarian work, human rights, child protection, and the needs of most vulnerable communities in Afghanistan.

·       Excellent knowledge of child protection and CCC.

·        Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity, and flexibility.

·       Ability to clearly express one’s thoughts, to analyze and present information clearly and concisely.

·       Flexible working hours availability.

·        Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

·       At least 4-5 years of work experience in child protection and case management preferably with IDPs/returnees.

·       Demonstrated strong experience working with vulnerable children, clients, including survivors at risk and victims of child abuse. 

·       Good knowledge of GBV and Child Protection case management.

·       Strong knowledge of protection interviewing techniques and communicating with the affected population.

·       Familiarity with IASC Guidelines on Protection Support in Emergency Settings.

·        At least 4-5 years of experience in international organizations and humanitarian settings, specifically in Child Protection or GBV sectors.

·       Ability to maintain confidentiality, respect, non-discriminatin, and safety of client at all the times.

·       Good knowledge of English.

·       Professionally understand (read and write) Dari and Pashto.

Experience (Bullet Points)

Child Protection officer with 4–5 years of experience in child protection, case management, Protection, and support for IDPs, returnees, and vulnerable children in Afghanistan. Skilled in survivor-centered approaches, protection interviews, and referral systems. Strong understanding of human rights, child protection, and IASC guidelines, with proven ability to communicate effectively and work in sensitive environments. Fluent in Dari and Pashto, with good English proficiency.

Key Personal Qualities (Bullet Points)

Desirable:

·       Relevant experience of working with humanitarian/development sector/INGOs

·       Working knowledge of local languages Pashto and Dari).

·       High integrity with strict respect for confidentiality and Child protection principles.

·       Good communication and interpersonal skills to build trust with communities.

·       Culturally sensitive with respect for human rights and protection standards.

·       Proactive, adaptable, and able to work effectively in teams or independently.

Interested and qualified national candidates should submit a cover letter explaining their motivation and an updated CV to the following link:

https://jobs.af/public/job/child-protection-officer-16

The closing date for accepting applications is 11 July 2026.

Islamic Relief Worldwide – Afghanistan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women and persons with disabilities. Selection decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, experience, and the requirements of the position.

The applications received after the closing date will not be considered, and only short-listed candidates will be called for written test.

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the information provided in their application and CV is accurate and consistent with their educational qualifications, employment history, and supporting certificates. Any false or misleading information may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.

Scam Alert

Islamic Relief Worldwide – Afghanistan does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment, selection, or hiring process. This includes application submission, testing, interviews, or employment offers. If you are asked to pay any fee or provide financial information in connection with a vacancy, please treat it as fraudulent and report it through the appropriate official channels.

Safeguarding

 Islamic Relief Worldwide Afghanistan (IRW-AF) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals. IRW-AF apply safe recruitment practices, including identity verification, reference checks, and criminal background screening where applicable. All employees are expected to follow our safeguarding and code of conduct policies. IRW-AF operate a zero-tolerance approach to abuse, exploitation, and harassment

Note: The written test/interview will be on rolling basis due to the urgent need of the position the written test/ interview may take place before the closing date of the post/s.