Program Assistant (Protection) Vacancy at FINDEF
About the Project
This project aims to strengthen the resilience of the most vulnerable communities in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria by delivering integrated, multi-sectoral lifesaving services.
- Special attention is given to the needs of women, children, and persons with disabilities.
Job Purpose:
The Program Assistant (Protection) will support the delivery of protection services to vulnerable individuals and families in conflict-affected communities, with a focus on children.
- The role involves identifying people at risk, supporting their referral to case management and psychosocial support, following up on cases, and running community awareness sessions on GBV and child protection.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain accurate records of protection activities and case files, and share them with the supervisor.
- Assist in preparing high-quality reports on protection activities, including situational and trend analysis.
- Identify vulnerable individuals and families and help them access the protection services they need.
- Support the referral process so that beneficiaries reach essential services, including case management and psychosocial support.
- Monitor and document case progress to ensure timely follow-up and appropriate interventions.
- Engage community members to raise awareness of available protection services.
- Organize and facilitate awareness-raising sessions that educate communities on protection issues, including GBV and child protection concerns.
- Work with community leaders to promote local ownership of protection initiatives and build community trust.
- Support the collection and analysis of protection data, ensuring all data is disaggregated by gender, age, and disability.
- Assist in conducting training sessions for community workers and CBPN members on referral procedures.
- Provide logistical support for training events and keep participants engaged.
- Facilitate peer-to-peer learning sessions where community members share good practices in addressing protection issues.
- Supervise and provide technical support to case workers at the community level.
- Support the establishment and operation of feedback and complaints mechanisms to ensure accountability to affected populations.
- Conduct regular monitoring visits to assess the implementation of protection programs and gather beneficiary feedback on the effectiveness of services.
Qualifications
BSc/HND/ND/NCE in Social Sciences or a related field is required.
- Minimum of 2 years of INGO experience in Child Protection programs.
- Very good understanding of the protection context in the North-West, especially as it affects children.
- Understanding of protection issues affecting vulnerable groups, including IDPs and conflict-affected communities.
- Ability and willingness to travel to field locations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
- Proficiency in Hausa and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with data collection methods and monitoring frameworks.
- Detail-oriented, with a firm adherence to ethical standards and procedures.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-changing environment.
Location: Zamfara
Deadline: Not Specified
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to:
using the position as subject of email.
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