Protection Assistant

About the Role

Sahei Gender Development Initiative (SGDI), formerly Sanitation and Hygiene Education Initiative, is a Nigerian non-governmental organization dedicated to improving the well-being of conflict-affected and vulnerable populations. We are currently seeking a dynamic and compassionate Protection Assistant to support our humanitarian response efforts across liberated LGAs in Borno State. In this role, you will play a critical part in safeguarding the rights, dignity, and safety of at-risk individuals through robust community engagement, protection monitoring, and casework.

• Facilitate the execution of protection programs and lead community engagement, household monitoring, and focus group discussions.
• Conduct protection case management for assigned non-GBV and non-CP cases, including risk analysis, service coordination, and follow-up.
• Identify, assess, and document protection risks, vulnerabilities, and Individual Protection Assistance (IPA) needs while applying informed consent principles.
• Maintain updated service mapping, coordinate safe referrals, and build trusted relationships with community representatives and local stakeholders.
• Supervise day-to-day caseworker activities, ensure adherence to SGDI SOPs, and provide coaching on safe information-sharing practices.
• Prepare accurate weekly activity reports, protection monitoring logs, and case updates while safeguarding confidential data.
• Uphold SGDI security procedures, PSEA policies, safeguarding standards, and a zero-tolerance approach to exploitation and fraud.

• Relevant professional experience in community-based protection, case management, and referrals within humanitarian settings.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in complex, volatile, and insecure contexts with minimal supervision.
• Sound knowledge of humanitarian principles, safeguarding, PSEA, and safe referral procedures.
• Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office and digital data collection tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, alongside fluency in relevant local languages spoken in Borno State.
• Familiarity with humanitarian actors, service availability, and community structures in operational areas such as Bama, Geidam, Monguno, and Konduga is a distinct advantage.

SGDI offers a collaborative and impact-driven work environment with opportunities for professional growth in the humanitarian sector. We are committed to workforce diversity and strongly encourage women, minority groups, indigenous populations, and persons with disabilities to apply.

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