Protection Assistant Ecuador Lago Agrio

About the role

The Protection Assistant supports the daily implementation of protection activities in the assigned operational area, ensuring timely and appropriate responses for people at risk. Working under the guidance of the Protection Officer and Technical Protection Officer, the role contributes to community‑based protection, monitoring, and information dissemination.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in delivering the protection project portfolio according to the action plan and supervisory guidance.
• Carry out operational protection actions, including initial assistance, referral of at‑risk individuals, and community‑based protection activities.
• Monitor protection activities, collect data, and prepare basic inputs for progress reports.
• Maintain organized documentation and ensure proper filing of project‑related records.
• Promote observations and improvement proposals to strengthen activity implementation.
• Support Safe and Inclusive Programming (PSI) activities and attend mandatory PSI training modules.

Required profile

• Commitment to NRC’s humanitarian principles, protection policy, and institutional standards.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and follow established procedures.
• Strong knowledge of protection concepts and willingness to strengthen practical protection skills.
• Capacity to collaborate with supervisors and team members to resolve operational issues.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a humanitarian context with a reputable international NGO.
• Professional development through PSI training and field experience.