About the Role
Finpact Development Foundation (FINDEF) is an indigenous non-governmental organization dedicated to delivering lasting value and driving impactful humanitarian interventions across Nigeria. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Child Protection Coordinator to lead the planning, management, and quality oversight of all child protection activities. In this critical role, you will oversee individual case management for high-risk children, strengthen Community-Based Child Protection Committees (CBCPCs), and manage early-warning systems to ensure our programming is evidence-based, conflict-sensitive, and aligned with national and international standards.
Key Responsibilities- Manage high-risk child protection caseloads, including CAAFAG, UASC, and GBV/SEA survivors, following inter-agency minimum standards.
- Oversee Child-Friendly Spaces, structured psychosocial support, and family tracing and reunification activities.
- Lead prevention strategies by embedding culturally grounded mechanisms, religious leader dialogues, and community surveillance networks.
- Establish, train, and support Community-Based Child Protection Committees (CBCPCs) and manage the Household Vulnerability Pulse early-warning system.
- Coordinate with the Child Protection Sub-Sector, local government authorities, and specialized service providers to maintain strong referral pathways.
- Ensure accurate data collection, disaggregation, and reporting using digital platforms like KoBoToolbox while maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Bachelor degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Rights, International Development, or a related field; a postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
- Minimum of six years of professional experience in child protection programming, with at least two years in a coordination or humanitarian management role.
- Proven expertise in individual case management, community-based protection mechanisms, and engaging traditional or religious leaders in conflict-affected zones.
- Fluency in English and Hausa or Kanuri (written and spoken), with direct working experience in Borno State or northeast Nigeria strongly preferred.
- Strong commitment to humanitarian principles, safeguarding, gender sensitivity, and Zero Tolerance for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA).
- Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with humanitarian sector standards.
- Opportunity to lead impactful child protection initiatives in a high-need operational context.
- Professional development and continuous capacity-building opportunities within a trusted NGO.