The Ministry in Charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA) is inviting applications from qualified and experienced professionals for one Protection Specialist position under a contract appointment.
The successful candidate will provide protection support to refugees and their families, identify protection concerns, coordinate responses with humanitarian partners, manage refugee-related disputes, and support vulnerable groups, including children, elderly people, and families facing crises.
Applicants with qualifications in Social Work, Sociology, Law, Psychology, Project Management, Public Administration, Management, Administrative Sciences, Anthropology, or Social Sciences are encouraged to apply if they meet the required professional experience.
About MINEMA
The Ministry in Charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA) is responsible for coordinating emergency management and humanitarian response activities in Rwanda.
The Protection Specialist position focuses on supporting refugees and their families, addressing protection concerns, coordinating humanitarian interventions, and promoting the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals and communities.
The successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of the Camp Manager and collaborate with protection partners and other relevant stakeholders.
Job Purpose
The Protection Specialist will provide advice, support, and resources to individuals and refugee families to help them address challenges affecting their well-being and protection.
The position involves working with specific vulnerable groups, including children, elderly people, and families experiencing crises, while helping them identify and resolve the problems they face.
The officer will also coordinate protection activities, monitor interventions, facilitate collaboration among partners, and ensure that protection concerns are addressed in a timely and appropriate manner.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Camp Manager, the Protection Specialist will perform the following duties:
1. Protection Needs Identification and Response
- Identify protection issues affecting refugees and propose appropriate responses.
- Develop clear plans for addressing identified protection concerns.
- Handle protection issues in a timely manner.
- Provide orientation and advocate for refugees experiencing protection challenges.
- Ensure that identified protection concerns receive appropriate attention.
2. Coordination and Monitoring of Protection Activities
- Regularly coordinate and monitor protection responses and interventions provided to refugees.
- Coordinate protection activities in collaboration with relevant partners.
- Promote synergy and effective collaboration among protection organizations.
- Strengthen teamwork and communication among colleagues and stakeholders.
- Monitor the implementation of protection interventions.
3. Refugee Support and Case Management
- Provide advice and support to refugees and their families.
- Work with vulnerable groups, including children, elderly people, and families in crisis.
- Support individuals and families in addressing protection-related problems.
- Coordinate the management of refugee-related disputes and lawsuits.
- Advocate for the protection needs and interests of refugees.
4. Reporting and Documentation
- Prepare and submit timely reports, including incident reports and formal reports.
- Participate in the preparation of management reports.
- Document protection activities and responses.
- Communicate relevant protection issues to the appropriate authorities and partners.
5. Other Responsibilities
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
- Maintain effective collaboration with protection partners and relevant stakeholders.
- Observe confidentiality and professional standards when handling sensitive protection cases.
Academic Qualifications and Experience Requirements
Applicants must possess one of the following academic qualifications and corresponding relevant work experience.
Bachelor’s Degree Qualifications
| Academic Qualification | Required Experience |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration | 5 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree in Administrative Sciences | 5 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology | 5 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management | 5 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree in Management | 5 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree in Law | 5 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology | 5 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work | 5 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology | 5 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences | 5 years |
Master’s Degree Qualifications
| Academic Qualification | Required Experience |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree in Law | 3 years |
| Master’s Degree in Project Management | 3 years |
| Master’s Degree in Management | 3 years |
| Master’s Degree in Public Administration | 3 years |
| Master’s Degree in Administrative Sciences | 3 years |
| Master’s Degree in Psychology | 3 years |
| Master’s Degree in Sociology | 3 years |
| Master’s Degree in Social Work | 3 years |
| Master’s Degree in Anthropology | 3 years |
| Master’s Degree in Social Sciences | 3 years |
Applicants should ensure that their academic qualifications match one of the listed fields and that they possess the corresponding professional experience.
Required Competencies and Key Technical Skills
Candidates should demonstrate the following professional competencies:
1. Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team.
- Ability to communicate with refugees, vulnerable individuals, and humanitarian partners.
2. Professional Integrity and Confidentiality
- Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
- High integrity and strong professional ethical standards.
- Ability to handle sensitive protection information responsibly.
3. Refugee Protection Knowledge
- Knowledge of refugee and asylum seeker protection principles.
- Knowledge of social protection programmes.
- Technical skills in handling vulnerable groups.
- Understanding of protection-related challenges affecting refugee communities.
4. Coordination and Humanitarian Management
- Technical skills in coordinating partners.
- Knowledge of humanitarian emergency management.
- Ability to coordinate protection activities and monitor interventions.
- Ability to work collaboratively with relevant stakeholders.
5. Language Requirements
Candidates should be fluent in English and/or French.
Knowledge of both languages will be considered an advantage.
Application Deadline: 13 November 2026.
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