About the Role
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization providing assistance, protection, and durable solutions to refugees and internally displaced persons worldwide. We are currently seeking a dedicated Protection from Violence Technical Assistant to join our team in Gwoza, Borno State, to support the implementation of critical humanitarian interventions in complex and volatile environments.
Key ResponsibilitiesThe Protection from Violence Technical Assistant will execute assigned project activities and ensure strict adherence to humanitarian protection standards. Core duties encompass:
- Conducting regular protection monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and protection case management in line with established standard operating procedures.
- Providing day-to-day operational supervision, coaching, and capacity building for Community-Based Protection Networks (CBPNs).
- Facilitating age- and gender-sensitive protection information sessions and engaging safely with affected communities and local stakeholders.
- Maintaining accurate, secure documentation and records for case management, referrals, and Individual Protection Assistance (IPA) assessments while upholding strict data confidentiality.
- Collaborating closely with MEAL, partnership, and logistics teams to ensure transparent program delivery, timely reporting, and adherence to safeguarding and PSEA policies.
Successful candidates for this humanitarian role should possess a robust combination of field experience and technical protection knowledge:
- Relevant professional experience in community-based protection, protection monitoring, case management, or humanitarian assistance within displacement settings.
- Demonstrated capacity to operate effectively in complex, insecure, or volatile operational contexts with minimal supervision.
- Strong working knowledge of protection principles, confidentiality, do-no-harm approaches, and safeguarding guidelines.
- Proficiency in digital data collection tools, MS Office applications, and producing clear, accurate activity reports.
- Good command of written and spoken English, alongside fluency in relevant local languages spoken in Borno State.
- Familiarity with local community structures, service providers, and humanitarian actors in northeast Nigeria is a distinct advantage.
NRC offers a meaningful career path within a globally respected humanitarian organization, providing opportunities for professional development, competitive compensation packages, and a chance to make a profound, positive impact on the lives of displaced populations.