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9 August 2026, 11:59 PM WAT (Expired)
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Job Description
Job Descriptions
- Support the implementation of protection activities in line with PUI standards and protection principles.
- Conduct protection monitoring activities including household visits, Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), safety audits, and service mapping.
- Identify and report protection risks, trends, and incidents to the Protection Officer in a timely manner.
- Support the functioning of protection helpdesks at health and nutrition facilities, including:
- Providing accurate information on available services
- Conducting basic protection screening
- Referring individuals to appropriate services
- Deliver information sessions and awareness-raising activities on protection topics (GBV, child protection, available services, rights, etc.).
- Support group-based protection activities, including life skills and community engagement sessions, under the supervision of the Protection Officer and Supervisor.
- Assist in organizing community meetings, dialogues, and outreach activities.
- Ensure beneficiaries interacting with the helpdesk are informed of their right to provide feedback and raise complaints safely and confidentially.
- Identify individuals with protection needs and facilitate safe, confidential referrals to internal and external service providers.
- Ensure referrals follow agreed SOPs and respect confidentiality and data protection principles.
- Conduct basic follow-up on referrals to ensure services are accessed (without engaging in case management unless trained/assigned).
- Maintain updated knowledge of available services and referral pathways in the area.
- Coordinate with health, nutrition, and other sector teams to ensure integrated support to beneficiaries.
- Support the establishment and strengthening of Community-Based Protection Networks (CBPNs) and other community structures.
- Work closely with community leaders, volunteers, and women-led groups to identify protection concerns and solutions.
- Facilitate regular engagement with communities to promote participation and feedback.
Requirements
Requirements
- Fluent in English and Hausa, and good knowledge of any Gwoza dialect is an asset
- At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Psychology, Social Work, International Development, or a related field.
- At least 1-2 years of relevant experience in protection, human rights, or in related fields.
- Basic understanding of protection principles and community-based approaches
- Experience in community outreach, awareness raising, or data collection
- Familiarity with protection monitoring tools (FGDs, KIIs, household assessments, individual incident safety assessment)
- Understanding of referral pathways and confidentiality principles
- Basic knowledge of GBV guiding principles (desirable)
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse communities
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
- Good proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Familiarity with data collection tools (e.g. Kobo, CommCare)
- Knowledge of Hausa and/or Kanuri.
- Experience working with community structures or volunteers
- Knowledge of local context and humanitarian setting
- Experience working with NGOs/INGOs
- Familiarity with protection monitoring or community-based protection
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure and in challenging environments
- Organizational and time-management skills
- Integrity, confidentiality, and respect for ethical standards
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Teamwork and collaboration
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