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Protection Officer

Sahei Gender Development Initiative·Borno , Yobe, nigeria·Full Time·Internship
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Summary of position

  • Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Protection and Mainstreaming Officer will be responsible for integrating protection principles into all sectors of SGDI's programming.
  • This role ensures that interventions are designed and implemented in a way that upholds dignity, safety, and rights of the affected populations while minimizing risks of harm and maximizing the engagement of vulnerable groups, including persons with disability.
  • S/he will be responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring protection and community outreach activities, in compliance with work plans, donor regulations and SGDI policies.
  • S/he will play a key role in increasing community knowledge and access to services while strengthening SGDI's knowledge and acceptance within the community

Responsibilities

  • Identify and support women and girl survivors of sexual violence through safe, confidential, and survivor-centered approaches.
  • Conduct initial assessments, develop case plans, and follow up with cases requiring multisectoral support.
  • Provide direct referrals to health, psychosocial, legal, and shelter services as needed.
  • Coordinate with service providers to ensure timely and appropriate assistance is delivered.
  • Work closely with community leaders, women's groups, and youth representatives to raise awareness on SGBV, rights of survivors, and available support services.
  • Facilitate safe space activities for women and girls to promote resilience and social cohesion.
  • Promote community-led protection mechanisms and monitor potential protection risks.
  • Conduct capacity-building and training to field staffs on thematic of protection (including CP, GBV, protection mainstreaming, confidentiality of protection data)
  • Conduct training sessions and workshops for WASH, and GBV staff on protection mainstreaming, social cohesion and the importance of incorporating protection principles into their daily work.
  • Support the development of training materials and tools to support protection mainstreaming in the field
  • Support effective community engagement and community input into program activities and design through close contact and structured activities
  • Participate in community events and meetings, and lead the organization of awareness sessions and workshops
  • Collaborate with program teams to identify and address potential protection risks associated with project activities.
  • Develop appropriate key messages and IEC materials and ensure that they are disseminated among the community
  • Develop and implement strategies to promote inclusivity and accessibility of services for marginalized groups, including women, children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
  • Ensure protection is mainstreamed in all SGDI Programs at the field and protection cases and concerns are timely referred and addressed
  • Report immediately any difficulty or delay faced in the implementation of activities to the Program manager

Team Management:

  • Supervise Field staff under the protection team and ensure the timely implementation of their activities
  • Coordinate the work of Field staff: work plans, progress toward targets, and frequency of submitting collected data
  • Ensure that field staff have the necessary information on the referral system and provided services and properly understand the activities to be implemented in the framework of the project
  • Routine field visits to monitor field staff activities
  • Continuously collect feedback from field workers and ensure communication to the Project Manager

Logistics & Administration:

  • Report to the line manager the needs in materials and tools required to conduct trainings and outreach activities
  • Participate in the organization on training sessions: venue, attendees and support materials Ensure a proper utilization of the tablets and make sure all of it are daily charged and fully operational

Reporting & Data collection:

  • Collect, analyze, store in a database and report information received from field workers (households surveys, FGDs, awareness sessions)
  • Collect, and analyze data related to protection mainstreaming to inform program adjustments and improvements
  • Collect and analyze identified protection cases and referrals
  • Document and report training sessions and feedback from participants
  • Work with the M&E Officer to develop indicators and tools for monitoring protection outcomes within health, livelihood and nutrition programs

Internal and external representation:

  • Build and maintain relationships with external partners, community leaders (especially Bulamas), community committees and other stakeholders
  • Represent SGDI at anytime and anywhere when s/he is in duty
  • Ensure coordination with SGDI Staff and stakeholders concerning community intervention activities

Priorities of the Department:

  • Strengthen the community outreach network in the assigned catchment area supported by SGDI interventions
  • Ensure a continuous grasp on the population needs and vulnerabilities and strengthen reactivity responding to emerging humanitarian needs
  • Support SGDI integrated approach through protection trainings for other departments
  • Strengthen referral mechanisms internally and externally
  • The tasks and responsibilities defined in this Job Description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project's needs.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Candidates should possess a minimum Degree in Psychology, Health, Gender Studies, Law, or related field (Bachelor's degree preferred).
  • At least 5 years of experience in protection, case management, or community-based work, especially with survivors of GBV.
  • Knowledge of national and international GBV protection standards and guidelines (e.g., IASC GBV Guidelines).
  • Fluency in Kanuri and Hausa an advantage
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with sensitivity to cultural and conflict dynamics.
  • Previous experience working in humanitarian settings or insecure environments.
  • Familiarity with the context of Borno State and ongoing protection challenges in the Northeast.

General Requirements for All Candidates:

  • Strong commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment.
  • High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
  • Team player with excellent communication and management skills.
  • Fluency in English, both written and oral, including the local language (Kanuri) an added advantage

SGDI is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

SGDI reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

SGDI has a PSEA Policy that the successful candidate will be expected to comply with and promote.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND
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Company

Sahei Gender Development Initiative

Location

Borno , Yobe, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

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Created

November 12, 2026

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Borno State, nigeria

temporary

Duration - Six (6) months with possibility of extension Reports to: Protection Officer Key responsibilities Support awareness sessions on gender-based violence (GBV), child protection and protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA). Help identify vulnerable persons and support safe, confidential referrals to service providers. Assist with protection monitoring and community engagement activities. Qualifications OND/HND/B.Sc. in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Law or a related field. Understanding of confidentiality and the \"do no harm\" principle. General Requirements Must be a resident of Borno State. Fluency in English; ability to speak Hausa and/or Kanuri is required for WASH, Protection and Nutrition roles. Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and email). Willingness to work in communities and IDP camps when required. Good interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work in a team. Understanding of humanitarian principles is an advantage. Fresh graduates and NYSC members are encouraged to apply. Previous volunteer or field experience is an added advantage. What We Offer Hands-on experience in humanitarian and development programming. On-the-job training, mentoring and capacity building. The opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in vulnerable communities. These are unpaid volunteer positions. A stipend may be considered when funded projects become available. Safeguarding and Equal Opportunity STSI is committed to safeguarding the people we work with and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. Selected candidates will be expected to sign and abide by STSI\'s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy, and reference checks will be carried out. STSI is an equal opportunity organization. Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Fraud Notice STSI does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, training or placement). Anyone requesting payment in STSI\'s name should be reported to fraud@savetheslum.org.ng

15 days ago

Gender / Mhpss Officer (external)

Albarka Healthspring Foundation

Sokoto State, Northwestern Nigeria, nigeria

contract

Reporting to: State Coordinator Contract Duration: 1 year, subject to renewal Project Funding: BMZ TDA Background Albarka Health Spring Foundation in partnership CBM International is implementing the BMZ-Transitional Development Aid funded Project in Sokoto State, towards strengthening the resilience of vulnerable households in selected communities of Sokoto South, Dange Shuni, Rabah and Wurno LGAs. The project will support IDPs, host, refugee and returnee communities especially women-led household and persons with disabilities (PWDs) to improve their food security through increased and diversified household income, their health and hygiene situation, improve provision of comprehensive and accessible WASH services, especially for women with and without disabilities Vulnerable people, who experience sexual, gender-based or disability-related violence, have learnt coping and resilience mechanisms and improved their psychosocial well-being through the protection services provided. Strategic Project Objective: Strengthening the Resilience of Internally Displaced Persons and Vulnerable Households in Host Communities in Northwestern Nigeria (Sokoto State). Job Description The Gender/MHPSS-Protection Officer shall work closely with the beneficiaries on a daily basis to ensure programming is gender and PWD sensitive and takes into account the needs of all beneficiaries. The Gender/MHPSS-Protection will support the Project Team in conducting the gender and PWD assessments throughout the life of the project and will be present at every training session to ensure activities are being implemented in a sensitive way. The Gender/MHPSS-Protection will manage caseworkers and psychosocial support volunteers across LGAs. Including designing, organizing Gender/PWD Discussions Meetings with the beneficiaries/survivors to promote the participation and empowerment of women and PWDs throughout the project cycle. Main Tasks and Responsibilities Functions Duties & Responsibilities of the position: Build the capacity of all caseworkers and psychosocial support first aiders on Protection and GBV-related issues including mental health and psychosocial support, in order to enhance internal knowledge and expertise and provide qualitative delivery of activities with high protection standards and enhance protection sensitive approach within the targeted communities. Work closely with the project team and the beneficiaries to ensure activities are being implemented in a sensitive manner. Hold regular meetings with the beneficiaries to determine needs. Build a strong and working relationship with the female/PWD beneficiaries, ensuring they feel supported throughout the life-span of the project. Ensure equal participation of women and men in the activities and ensure to have an appropriate complaint and feedback mechanism to collect the communities' feedback in a sensitive manner and ensure that the programme includes these feedbacks throughout the project implementation. Assist in monitoring protection needs and service provision in sites according to agree upon guidelines, standards and indicators. Support vulnerable individuals identified during project implementation. Ensure Do No Harm approach is applied in all activities conducted with the site and host communities. General Responsibilities: Keeping detailed, organized records of project information and documentation. Submit weekly and monthly work plans along with detailed activity reports to the Project Manager. Maintain constant contact with team members, direct and indirect beneficiaries. Respect the total confidentiality of information collected and circulated. Requirements BA or equivalent in Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Women/ Gender Studies related programs. Minimum 3 years of experience in protection programming. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and other reporting and communication tools Experience with participatory fieldwork, methodologies, monitoring, and reporting. Ability to maintain confidentiality, ethics, and respect for aid recipients at all times. Ability to engage with community members, partners, government and other stakeholders in a respectful manner (essential). Initiative, flexibility, team spirit, willingness to learn, and a positive attitude. Ability to work under time pressure, independently and with limited supervision. Computer literate and good level of numeracy. Ability to speak Hausa is mandatory. Knowledge of the local contest in very critical.

a month ago