About the Role
Advancing Health for Humanitarian Support Initiative (AIDHealth Inc.) is a dynamic non-governmental organization committed to bridging healthcare access gaps for vulnerable populations in Nigeria. We are currently seeking a qualified Safeguarding Focal Point Personnel (open to female applicants only due to the nature of disclosures) to ensure the safety, dignity, and protection of participants and staff during our upcoming baseline survey activities in Kano State.
Key Responsibilities- Verify and publish the Kano referral directory covering GBV, psychosocial, legal, and protection services prior to fieldwork deployment.
- Deliver comprehensive safeguarding, PSEA, GBV-sensitive interviewing, and psychological first aid training sessions during the 8-day enumerator training.
- Ensure all 52 field staff are thoroughly vetted and have signed the Code of Conduct prior to deployment.
- Manage the complaints and feedback mechanism (CFM) line during baseline fieldwork, ensuring all concerns are addressed within 48 hours.
- Handle disclosures and execute safe referrals with informed consent, reporting any safeguarding incidents to partners within 24 hours.
- Compile and submit the final baseline safeguarding summary report.
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Law, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Gender-Based Violence (GBV), child protection, or PSEA roles.
- Demonstrated training in survivor-centred approaches and psychological first aid.
- Strong knowledge of local referral pathways and support services in Kano.
- Bilingual proficiency in both written and spoken English and Hausa.
- Prior experience supporting research teams and training community-based field staff is highly preferred.
- Competitive stipend aligned with humanitarian sector standards.
- Opportunity to contribute to impactful public health and humanitarian interventions in northern Nigeria.
- Potential for re-engagement in subsequent project phases.