The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking an Education and Child Protection Officer to act as a Training Facilitator for the REAL Talk project in Poland. This EU-funded initiative aims to prevent gender-based violence (GBV) and cyber GBV among adolescents aged 11–16, as well as working with their caregivers and school staff.
The successful candidate will deliver various sessions, including workshops for adolescent boys, "Cycle of Aware Fatherhood" workshops for fathers, and training for teachers and educators. This role involves active participation in transnational training for facilitators, with the first session scheduled for November 12, 2026.
Quick Facts
| Opportunity | Job |
|---|---|
| Institution | International Rescue Committee |
| Location | Poland |
| Region | Europe |
| Open to | Not specified, but must have right to work in Poland |
| Funding | Not specified |
| Stipend / Salary | 100 PLN/hour |
| Duration | Part-time, approximately 230 hours over the assignment, from November 2026 to May 2027 |
| Start date | November 2026 |
| Application deadline | 31 December 2026 |
About the Position
The Education and Child Protection Officer will be responsible for facilitating sessions of the Cross-Cultural Socio-Emotional and Relational Education Model with adolescents, delivering workshops for fathers and male caregivers on masculinity and non-violent parenting, and co-facilitating information sessions for parents and training for school staff. A key aspect of the role is to create a safe, trauma-informed environment and ensure proper referral pathways for disclosures. The officer will also prepare session materials, coordinate with partner schools, and contribute to monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning activities, ensuring compliance with safeguarding policies and data protection requirements.
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in education, pedagogy, psychology, social work, sociology, gender studies, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- At least 2 years of experience facilitating group sessions or workshops with adolescents and/or adults in a school, NGO, youth, or community setting.
- Experience addressing sensitive topics such as relationships, consent, violence, masculinity, or online risks in a participatory and non-judgmental way.
- Strong facilitation skills, including the ability to build trust and manage group dynamics.
- Commitment to gender equality, an anti-racist and Do No Harm approach, and respectful behavior.
- Good planning, organizational, and digital skills (Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom/Google Meet).
- Fluent or native Polish and upper-intermediate or higher English proficiency.
- Willingness to travel within Poland and deliver some sessions in the late afternoon or evening.
- Right to work in Poland, subject to safeguarding screening for work with minors.
Benefits
- Opportunity to contribute to an EU-funded project preventing gender-based violence.
- Work with an international humanitarian organization.
- Professional development through transnational capacity-building sessions.
- Flexible, part-time working hours.
Documents Required
- Not specified, likely CV and cover letter through the application portal.
How to Apply
- Visit the IRC Careers website.
- Navigate to the job posting for "Education and Child Protection Officer (Training Facilitator)" (Job ID: JR00005747).
- Submit your application through the online portal.
Source: ReliefWeb Jobs.
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