CESVI is accepting applications for a Protection Specialist to support its humanitarian protection programmes across multiple countries. This international opportunity is ideal for experienced humanitarian professionals with expertise in protection programming, gender-based violence (GBV), child protection, and case management.
The position offers the flexibility to work remotely or from CESVI headquarters while providing technical support to country teams operating in Sudan, Myanmar, Ukraine, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe.
About CESVI
CESVI is an independent Italian humanitarian organization founded in 1985. The organization works in Italy and internationally to support vulnerable communities, promote human rights, and contribute to sustainable development through humanitarian assistance and long-term development programmes.
Its integrated protection programmes focus on safeguarding vulnerable populations affected by conflict, displacement, and humanitarian crises.
Position Summary
- Position: Protection Specialist
- Organization: CESVI
- Location: Remote or CESVI Headquarters
- Contract Duration: 6 months (renewable)
- Expected Start Date: September 2026
- Salary: €2,400–€2,600 gross per month
- Application Deadline: 23 August 2026
- Field Travel: Approximately 30% international travel
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Support the design and implementation of General Protection, Child Protection, and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) programmes.
- Provide technical guidance on case management systems.
- Develop and update protection guidelines, SOPs, and operational tools.
- Strengthen Cash for Protection programming.
- Deliver training, coaching, and mentoring for country teams.
- Conduct protection assessments and risk analyses.
- Promote protection mainstreaming across Health, WASH, Shelter, Livelihoods, and Climate Change programmes.
- Coordinate with protection managers, humanitarian clusters, and local partners.
- Support proposal development, donor reporting, monitoring, and evaluation activities.
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding, PSEAH, child protection, and GBV standards.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants should possess:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Law, International Development, Gender Studies, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of three years’ experience in humanitarian protection.
- At least three years of experience working with an international NGO or United Nations agency.
- Strong experience in GBV, child protection, or humanitarian case management.
- Experience working with displaced populations and complex emergencies.
- Experience facilitating capacity-building workshops and training.
- Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
- Ability to work independently under pressure.
- Fluency in both English and Spanish.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with the following will have an advantage:
- Experience responding to humanitarian emergencies.
- Knowledge of another UN official language.
Benefits
CESVI offers:
- Renewable six-month contract
- Monthly gross salary between €2,400 and €2,600
- Insurance coverage
- International humanitarian experience
- Opportunities to support programmes across several countries
- Professional development within a global humanitarian organization
Safeguarding Commitment
CESVI maintains a zero-tolerance policy against exploitation, abuse, harassment, and misconduct. All successful candidates undergo safeguarding and background verification procedures before appointment.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is strongly encouraged.
Application Deadline: 23 August 2026
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