About the Role
Novel Alliance for Development Aid (NADA) is a national NGO registered with the Nigerian Corporate Affairs Commission, dedicated to delivering integrated humanitarian services across Nigeria. We are currently seeking three dedicated Project Officers specializing in Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Child Protection, and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) to join our team for a 6-month project across Kebbe, Goronyo, and Sabon Birni LGAs in Sokoto State.
Key Responsibilities- Implement child protection and MHPSS activities in line with the CPMS and IASC guidelines, facilitating psychosocial first aid, group sessions, and recreational activities.
- Provide survivor-centred GBV case management, safety planning, and safe referrals while maintaining strict confidentiality and adhering to GBVIMS protocols.
- Manage and support safe spaces for women and girls, leading community awareness campaigns on child marriage, child labour, and harmful traditional practices.
- Train, mentor, and build the capacity of community volunteers, local leaders, and protection committees on safeguarding, PSEA, and positive parenting.
- Map and strengthen local referral pathways in coordination with government bodies, partner organizations, and relevant working groups.
- Collect, analyze, and manage accurate programme and GBVIMS data, submitting timely weekly, monthly, and final reports to the Program Manager.
- Ensure that safeguarding, do-no-harm, and accountability to affected populations principles are upheld across all project activities.
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counselling, Public Health, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in child protection, MHPSS, or GBV case management within a humanitarian or development setting.
- Demonstrated knowledge of psychosocial support, child safeguarding, and GBVIMS data collection standards.
- Strong facilitation, community mobilization, communication, and report-writing skills.
- Proficiency in both English and Hausa (spoken and written).
- Prior work experience in Sokoto or northern Nigeria alongside NGOs or UN agencies is a strong advantage.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in vulnerable communities across northern Nigeria.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment within an established national humanitarian NGO.