18470 Protection Officer (Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Child Protection (CP)) (P)
International Organization for Migration · Libya · Apply by June 8, 2027
About this role
Organizational Context and Scope Under the overall supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator (SPC) and the direct supervision of Programme Manager (Assistance to Vulnerable Migrants), the Protection Officer (Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Child Protection (CP)) will assist in developing, implementing, and reporting on interventions to address the needs of survivors of GBV and migrant children in the country office, Libya. The Central Mediterranean Route (CMR) remains one of the most dangerous migration routes worldwide. A significant number of migrants continue to travel from their countries of origin to Northern Africa enroute to Europe, in search of better economic opportunities. International Organization for Migration (IOM) data shows that from 2017 to date, 30% of migrants in transit and destination countries in the CMR route experience exploitative practices during their migratory journey and are in need of protection services. Those identified in Libya receive need-based support from IOM protection teams. IOM continues to address these challenges and support affected populations, with the support from the European Commission (EU), the governments of the Netherlands,…