About the Role
Ekklesiyar Yan'uwa a Nigeria (EYN Projects) is seeking a dedicated Protection Officer to lead day-to-day implementation of child protection and gender-based violence (GBV) activities. In this vital role, you will ensure survivors and children at risk have access to safe, confidential, and quality survivor-centered services in compliance with humanitarian standards and the 'do no harm' principle. EYN Projects is an equal opportunity employer committed to impactful humanitarian service delivery across affected communities in Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities- Implement planned child protection and GBV activities in alignment with project work plans, donor requirements, and organizational policies.
- Identify, assess, and refer children at risk and GBV survivors to appropriate services including case management, health, psychosocial support, legal aid, and safe shelter.
- Provide or supervise case management and psychosocial support, managing child-friendly spaces and women and girls' safe spaces.
- Conduct community awareness and behavior change sessions focusing on child rights, GBV prevention, and available support services.
- Establish and strengthen community-based protection structures, including child protection committees and GBV community volunteers.
- Maintain and update service mapping and referral pathways while coordinating closely with government agencies and UN sub-sector working groups.
- Ensure strict adherence to safeguarding policies, PSEA, and internal codes of conduct.
- Collect, document, and report accurate data securely using standardized tools like GBVIMS/CPIMS+.
- Bachelor's degree or HND in Social Work, Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Law, Gender Studies, Development Studies, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 to 3 years of proven experience in child protection and GBV programming within a humanitarian or development context.
- Practical knowledge of case management, survivor-centered approaches, GBV Guiding Principles, and Child Protection Minimum Standards.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and PSEA principles.
- Proficiency in English; fluency in local languages such as Hausa, Kanuri, or Fulfulde is a distinct advantage.
- Willingness to travel and work flexibly in remote or field locations across Nigeria.
- Competitive salary aligned with the Nigerian humanitarian sector.
- Opportunities for professional development, specialized training, and career advancement.
- Health insurance coverage and supportive working environment.