The Venezuelan Red Cross (CRV) is a humanitarian organization whose mandate is to save lives and improve the conditions of vulnerable people. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, it provides timely assistance in emergencies, disasters, and other humanitarian crises.
Guided by its Fundamental Principles—Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, and Universality—the CRV acts as an auxiliary to public authorities in the humanitarian field, working to reduce human suffering without distinction of race, gender, religion, or ideology. Its work encompasses emergency medical care, strengthening community resilience, first aid training, disaster response, and the promotion of health and well-being.
Through a network of highly committed volunteers, the CRV efficiently and effectively mobilizes resources to be present where and when they are most needed. Its work is based on solidarity, respect for human dignity, and a commitment to protecting life in all its forms.
If you want to be part of the team and make a difference, we invite you to join us.
How can you make a difference? Key functions / Responsibilities
The Protection Assistant provides operational, logistical, and technical support to the implementation of activities within the Venezuelan Red Cross (CRV) Protection area, which includes Migration, Gender, and Inclusion (PGI), Restoring Family Links (RCF), and Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA). They support the Protection Officer or the area Coordinator in preparing, monitoring, documenting, and executing activities according to the established work plan.
He/She will be in charge of:
- Provide logistical and operational support for community activities, training days, field visits, meetings or events in the Protection area.
- Support in the systematization of information and the collection of data from activities carried out in the field (forms, lists, records, basic technical reports).
- Support community activities on migration, inclusion, CEA and RCF issues, in coordination with the Protection Officer or Coordinator.
- Support the dissemination of materials, key messages and awareness tools in communities, social networks or internal channels, according to team plans.
- Collaborate in the preparation of materials, kits, equipment, snacks or other logistical elements required for activities in the area.
- Perform tracking of pending tasks, control of deliveries, basic inventory, organization of files, logistics and administrative tasks for the Protection area.
- Support the organization and systematization of community feedback mechanisms and CEA tools.
- Compile and prepare statistical inputs and logistical reports related to the implementation of protection activities.
- Responsible for the administrative review of financial processes related to applications for funds and financing of protection projects under the principles and guidelines of the CRV and involved partners and the safeguarding of these.
- Lead the inventory of materials, supplies and protective equipment and their proper updating by sharing regular reports with program managers and the protection officer.
- Develop and update the inventory of protection volunteers and their training plan in close collaboration with the relevant areas.
- Participate in internal and area coordination meetings when required.
- Perform other tasks assigned by the Protection Officer or the Protection Coordinator, as needed.
Report
The Protection Assistant will report to the Protection Officer or the Protection Coordinator, according to the current structure and work plan.
Workplace
Caracas (Headquarters of the Venezuelan Red Cross), with availability to travel nationwide.
To qualify as a builder of the Venezuelan humanitarian system, you must meet the following requirements:
- University degree in social sciences, law, international relations, social work, or related areas.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in support of humanitarian, social or community programs, preferably in logistical, operational or field functions.
- Basic knowledge of issues related to protection, migration, gender, or community participation is desirable.
- Basic knowledge of principles and good practices regarding the protection of personal data in humanitarian contexts.
- Ability to organize activities, manage pending tasks, and maintain organized records.
- Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to interact with diverse communities and teams.
- Experience in the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement is desirable.
- Commitment to the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent.
- High sense of responsibility, organization and teamwork.
How to apply
Only a shortlist of candidates will be contacted to advance to the next phase of the selection process. Candidates will be asked to speak with their previous direct reports/line managers before proceeding to interviews.
All those interested in applying for the position and who meet all or most of the requirements for the role should send their CV to the email address: postulaciones@cruzrojavenezolana.org
The email subject line should read: Protection Assistant (Caracas)
CVs received without the title assigned to the call will be discarded.
Please review the professional requirements to be eligible.