About the Role
Albarka Healthspring Foundation (AHSF), in partnership with CBM International, is implementing a BMZ-Transitional Development Aid funded project in Sokoto State to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable households, IDPs, returnees, and persons with disabilities (PWDs). We are currently seeking a qualified Gender / MHPSS Officer to join our dynamic team on a 1-year renewable contract based in Sokoto.
Key Responsibilities- Build the capacity of caseworkers and psychosocial support volunteers on Protection, GBV-related issues, and MHPSS standards.
- Support the project team in conducting gender and PWD assessments throughout the project cycle.
- Manage caseworkers and psychosocial support volunteers across targeted LGAs (Sokoto South, Dange Shuni, Rabah, and Wurno).
- Organize gender and PWD discussion meetings to promote participation and empowerment among beneficiaries.
- Ensure equal participation of women and men, maintaining a sensitive feedback and complaint mechanism.
- Monitor protection needs, provide support to vulnerable individuals, and strictly apply the 'Do No Harm' approach.
- Keep detailed records and submit weekly and monthly work plans and activity reports to management.
- Maintain absolute confidentiality of all information collected and circulated.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Women/Gender Studies, or related fields.
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in protection programming within the humanitarian or NGO sector.
- Mandatory fluency in spoken Hausa and deep knowledge of the local context in Northern Nigeria.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and strong reporting and communication tools.
- Demonstrated experience with participatory fieldwork, methodologies, monitoring, and reporting.
- High level of ethics, integrity, and respect for beneficiary confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently under pressure with limited supervision while maintaining a positive team spirit.
- Competitive NGO salary package aligned with project funding.
- Opportunity to make a tangible impact on vulnerable communities and PWDs in North East and North West Nigeria.
- Professional growth through collaboration with international partners like CBM International.