Protection Coordinator

Organization Overview

Alight Rwanda, formerly known as the American Refugee Committee, has been a key player in delivering impactful humanitarian programs since 1994. Operating in all six refugee camps in Rwanda, Alight provides integrated services in protection, health, livelihoods, and community development. The organization has pioneered initiatives like the SASA! methodology to promote gender equality, reduce gender-based violence (GBV), and empower vulnerable populations. By fostering resilience and innovation, Alight Rwanda continues to make meaningful and sustainable contributions to refugee and host communities.

Position Purpose

The Protection Coordinator provides technical leadership, operational oversight, and team management for integrated protection programming in Mahama Refugee Camp, with focus on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Child Protection (CP) prevention and response. The role ensures delivery of survivor-centered, rights-based protection services in line with UNHCR standards and supports implementation of community-based approaches including the SASA! methodology.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership and Program Quality

• Provide technical oversight for GBV and CP programming in line with UNHCR, IASC GBV Guidelines, and CP Minimum Standards
• Ensure survivor-centered approaches prioritizing safety, confidentiality, dignity, and non-discrimination
• Lead development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for GBV and CP services
• Oversee GBV case management and Child Protection case management including Best Interest Assessment (BIA) and Best Interest Determination (BID) processes
• Provide technical guidance on complex protection cases and referrals
• Ensure quality assurance of all protection interventions in the camp

Program Planning and Procurement

• Lead development of annual, quarterly, and monthly work plans for protection programming
• Develop and monitor procurement plans in coordination with supply chain and finance teams
• Ensure timely implementation of planned activities