Program Assistant (Protection)

Reports to: Protection Officer

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.

Disclaimer

This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. Our organization procedures protect children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. We are an equal opportunity employer. We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities.

Note

FINDEF does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. FINDEF\'s recruitment process is transparent, and merit based. Lobbying of any form is not allowed and can lead to disqualification.

FINDEF has zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility, and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, at all times (both during work hours and outside work hours).

Familiarization with, and adherence to FINDEF’s Code of Conduct is an essential requirement for all staff, in addition to related mandatory training.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

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Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: jobs@findef.org using the position as subject of email.

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