NGO - Save The Slum Initiative are Recruiting Protection Officer - NAIJA STICK

NGO - Save The Slum Initiative are Recruiting Protection Officer 

Save the Slum Initiative is a non-governmental organization with registration CAC/IT/NO 139240, STSI was founded in 2016 and is committed to responding to current needs to improve the life of people living in slums and local communities across Nigeria. 

• STSI envisions improving the living standards of vulnerable persons and communities and our overall aim is to work with urban poor to bring about long-term and sustainable transformation to their quality of life and to also provide better community-based healthcare and empowerment education and environmental improvement to all communities that will serve.

We intervene in various sectors like WASH, Education, Protection, Nutrition, Health, and Livelihood of humanitarian sectors and community development projects. 

• Since its inception in 2016, STSI have implemented in over 16 States in Nigeria and other African States.

Job Title: Protection Officer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Employment Type: Contract

Position Duration: 6 months (renewable based on performance and funding)

Position Summary

The Protection Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety, dignity, and rights of crisis-affected populations through comprehensive protection programming, monitoring, case management, and advocacy.

• This role involves direct service provision to vulnerable individuals and communities while promoting protection mainstreaming across all humanitarian interventions in emergency and post-crisis settings.

Key Responsibilities

Protection Programming and Implementation (40%):

Design, implement, and monitor comprehensive protection programs incorporating age, gender, and diversity (AGD) considerations

Conduct systematic protection monitoring and analysis to identify risks, violations, and protection needs

• Develop and implement community-based protection strategies and interventions
• Ensure compliance with international humanitarian law, human rights law, and refugee protection standards
• Prepare detailed protection assessments, reports, and recommendations for management and partners

Case Management and Direct Services (25%):

Manage individual protection cases including gender-based violence (GBV), child protection, and trafficking cases

• Conduct initial needs assessments with beneficiaries and develop comprehensive case management plans
• Provide individual and group counseling support to persons of concern
• Facilitate access to legal assistance, documentation, and essential services
• Maintain confidential case files and databases in compliance with data protection standards
• Monitor case outcomes and provide regular follow-up support.

Coordination and Partnership Management (20%):

Represent the organization in protection cluster meetings and humanitarian coordination forums

Coordinate protection activities with government authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, and community organizations

• Lead or participate in joint protection initiatives and inter-agency working groups
• Facilitate information sharing and best practice exchange among protection actors
• Support capacity building initiatives for local partners and government counterparts

Advocacy and Policy Engagement (10%):

Conduct strategic advocacy with authorities and stakeholders to address protection violations

Represent organizational positions in policy discussions and technical meetings

• Document and report protection incidents for advocacy and evidence-based programming
• Promote implementation of protection standards and accountability mechanisms
• Engage in public awareness campaigns on protection issues

Protection Mainstreaming and Technical Support (5%):

Provide technical guidance to program teams on protection mainstreaming principles

Ensure all humanitarian activities prioritize safety, dignity, and meaningful access while avoiding harm.

• Train staff and partners on protection standards and “do no harm” approaches
• Develop protection-sensitive programming guidelines and tools

Essential Qualifications

Education:

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Law, International Law, Political Science, International Relations, Social Work, Psychology, or related field

Preferred: Master’s degree in International Refugee Law, International Human Rights Law, International Humanitarian Law, or related field

Experience:

Minimum: 3-5 years of relevant experience in protection activities, case management, or humanitarian programming

• Field experience in humanitarian settings with direct work with displaced populations
• Demonstrated experience in protection monitoring, case management, and counseling
• Experience with project cycle management and program implementation
• Previous experience working in multicultural, international environments

Technical Skills:

• Deep understanding of international protection principles and standards
• Knowledge of human rights frameworks and issues surrounding violence against civilians
• Experience with protection mainstreaming concepts and implementation
• Proficiency in case management systems and protection information management
• Strong analytical and report writing skills

Language Requirements:

Required: Fluency in English (written and spoken), Hausa and Kanuri.

Preferred: Working knowledge of local language(s) or other UN languages (French, Spanish, Arabic)

Required Competencies:

Technical Competencies:

Protection case management and counseling techniques

Protection monitoring and data collection methodologies

• Understanding of trauma-informed approaches and psychological first aid
• Knowledge of legal frameworks for refugee protection and human rights
• Familiarity with humanitarian standards and accountability mechanisms

Application Deadline:

10th October, 2025.

How to Apply 

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