Protection Officer at INTERSOS

Work Location: Banki
Reporting to: Field Coordinator - Banki

ROLE PURPOSE:
INTERSOS is looking for a Protection Officer that will be in charge of Mainstreaming of protection in Food
Security and Livelihood activity.

KEY JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as focal point for the identification and referral of Extremely Vulnerable Individuals and People with Specific Protection Needs for adequate assistance according to INTERSOS pre-defined criteria.
• Manage individual protection cases, including maintaining strict protocols for confidentiality and consent.
• Support the collection of information/data about vulnerability, protection needs and concerns of the targeted population.
• Update case files on individual developments, following international SOPs and ensuring beneficiaries’ data are protected.
• Conduct follow-up monitoring visits to ensure that needs have been met in an appropriate manner and beneficiary have the opportunity to provide feedback on the assistance received.
• Contribute to the establishment/maintenance of a referral pathway, respectful of the confidentiality principle and international SOPs.
• Prepare and timely submit activity plans and reports to hierarchy.
• Provide constant feedback to supervisor on progress, lesson learnt, achievements and gaps, issues and problems.
• Liaise with relevant public authorities and service providers in order to foster effective collaboration and encourage national interest and ownership in protection of IDPs, refugees and
• other persons of concern.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Protection Project Manager;
• Conduct duties in accordance with INTERSOS Nigeria programme and protection Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
• Conduct duties in strict accordance with INTERSOS Code of Conduct and the principle of confidentiality.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Bachelors in Social Science from an accredited institution
• At least 2 years of experience in Protection officer position
• 3 years of experience in humanitarian context and protection program
• Background/familiarity with Emergency.
• Communication and Reporting skills
• Good command of written and spoken English. Kanuri and Hausa Languages is desirable
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills and excellence as a team player
• Must possess the ability to learn with speed and ease.
• Strong sense of responsibility, methodical and accurate with high organizational skills
• Honesty and integrity and being able to cope with stressful situations.
• Strong listening and empathy skills, as well as commitment to supporting women and
• children survivors/ at risk;
• Ability and motivation to work well with local authorities, local leaders and local community;
• Computer literate (Word and Excel);
• Willing to work extra hours and available at the weekend for emergency cases.