James Phar Puomalual

Protection Officer @ International Rescue Committee

About

I am a passionate and results-driven Protection Officer with 4+ years of hands-on experience in humanitarian and protection programming across South Sudan. Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree on Social Work and Social Administration at Victoria University, Uganda, I combine academic growth with practical field experience to design and deliver impactful protection interventions. My core expertise includes: 🛡️ Protection Case Management 📊 Protection Monitoring & Analysis 🤝 Protection Mainstreaming 🏠 Durable Solutions 💵 Protection Integration in Cash Programming 🚨 Emergency Response to Persons with Specific Needs (PSNs) I possess a strong understanding of: ⚖️ International Human Rights Law (IHRL) 🕊️ International Humanitarian Law (IHL) 🌐 International Refugee Law (IRL) 🏚️ Protection of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) I have also received specialized training in the Protection Analytical Framework (PAF) and have produced detailed reports on child and forced marriage, revenge killing, and unlawful detention in Payinjiar County and Renk while working for IRC. With excellent coordination, leadership, and analytical skills, I am committed to protecting and empowering vulnerable communities through rights-based and inclusive approaches.

Country

South Sudan

City

Juba

Industry

International Trade & Development

Skill

Project Management, Conflict Management, Case Management, Computer Literacy, Excellent Computer Skills in all Packages, Containment

Experience

Protection Officer

International Rescue Committee

2025-8 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

Ganyliel-Payinjiar County

Current Role Key Achievements & Responsibilities: Lead Protection Case Management ensuring survivor-centered and timely response. Train partner actors on Protection Mainstreaming and Durable Solutions. Conduct Protection Monitoring and integrate protection in Cash Programming. Provide Emergency Support to PSNs and other vulnerable groups. Participate in cluster meetings, assessments, and advocacy initiatives.

Protection Officer

International Rescue Committee

2021-1 - 2025-2 · 4 yrs 2 mos

Ganyliel-Payijiar County-Unity South Sudan

Key Achievements & Responsibilities: Conducted Protection Monitoring, Mainstreaming, and Analysis across multiple locations. Coordinated with the Protection Cluster, recognized by UNHCR Bentiu as one of the cluster’s most promising members in coordination. Led staff capacity building and trained partners on human rights and protection principles. Delivered Psychosocial Support (PSS), including Self Help Plus (SH+) sessions for crisis-affected populations. Contributed to proposal development, grant writing, and program reporting. Represented IRC during Human Rights Day, International Women’s Day, and other international events. Produced analytical protection reports on child and forced marriage, revenge killing, and unlawful detention. Applied financial systems (BvA and Integra) for effective project financial tracking and accountability.

Education

Victoria University Kampala, Uganda

Social Work

2023-3 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

Still studying and yet to graduate

Coursera

Agile Project Management

2025-10 - 2026-1 · 4 mos

Strong understand of Agile project implementation. Skilled in Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid methodologies of project execution. Mastered servant Leadership, Budgeting, Development Team, Sprint planning, incremental releases, communication and Stakeholder management