Protection Manager (Open to Nationals) At INTERSOS - NAIJA STICK

Protection Manager (Open to Nationals) At INTERSOS

Job purpose

The incumbent will, under overall supervision of Head of Mission and direct supervision of the Protection Coordinator based in Maiduguri, be in charge of all Protection activities of INTERSOS in particular GBV prevention and response services, case management, delivery of PSS activities through WGFS and community-based protection mechanism. 

• S/he will ensure timely reporting to project managers and donors and help in developing briefing notes and project proposals in relation to protection sector.

Project Management:

Responsible for the timely implementation of activities, management of budgets, including budget forecasting, development of work plans and indicator tracking sheets

• Defines efficient and effective operating processes required to ensure a proper management of the project activities
• Regularly monitors project activities and achieved outputs using INTERSOS’ internal project appraisal tool

Prepares and conducts a range of training and workshop on protection related topics for project staff and beneficiaries

Organizes community engagements, mobilization and awareness campaigns targeting women and other IDP and host community members

• Ensures accurate project reporting (i.e. intermediate and final report) and its timely delivery to the donor agency
• Reports regularly on protection activities and general GBV activities through the GBVMS+ (weekly) and 5Ws (monthly) to respective working group and subcluster

Ensures that all project activities are being implemented in line with INTERSOS’ internal policies, in particular the child protection policy, at the same time respecting donor and cluster regulations as well as international humanitarian sector standards

• Manages the procurement of goods, labours and services essential to the project
• Fosters an integrated approach between protection and other sectors of INTERSOS in emergency interventions in Nigeria
• Ensures communication and proper visibility of the project

Position Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

BA in relevant fields (Social Science, Psychology, Social Work, Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law or other fields related to social development and humanitarian work).

• Desirable master’s degree (MA or LLM) in Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law or related subjects

Minimum of five (5) years of relevant working experience in protection-related sectors, preferably within an INGO, and two years for higher education degree (Masters/LLM).

• Excellent computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
• Local and mission language essential.
• Strong theoretical, technical and practical background in protection
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work and integrate in a multicultural team.
• Ability to work under pressure, flexibility.
• Problem solver, dynamic, mature, proactive.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage efficiently multiple priorities, deadlines and tasks.
• Solid time-management skills, resourcefulness and attention to details.
• Diplomatic skills in networking with partners, authorities and donors.
• Reporting skills, experience with monitoring tools and systems, data collection and analysis.
• Capacities in developing training programs in protection.

Commitment to INTERSOS principles Female candidates and those from the local community are highly encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Interested candidates should complete this Form and attach their CV with Cover Letter following this format “Surname - Position you applied for.

• ONLY applicants whose competencies meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.

Application Deadline: apply not later than Monday, 13th October, 2025 at 12:00 PM.

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