Protection Officer at American University of Nigeria (AUN)

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Department: Atiku Center - Program.
Employment Status: Full Time (Project)
Duration: 1 (One) Year

Primary Responsibilities

• Will ensure timely and qualitative implementation of the Protection activities at field level, in line with AUN/UNHCR and international standards, and donor agreements. Activities include Protection monitoring, Referrals, IPA (Case management), Capacity building, Community Protection intervention, and advocacy efforts
• Draft Protection Monitoring, activity reports, and evidence based advocacy note on a weekly, monthly, and ad hoc basis
• Represent AUN/UNHCR Project at local coordination meetings, establish and maintain good working relationship with key stakeholders in areas of responsibilities (I/N/NGO, local authorities, camp officials, etc.)
• Establish good working relationships and high level of communication with the Protection Manager and field assistants of other INGOs and local NGOs.

Position Requirements

• BA./B.Sc. in relevant field (Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Counselling, Human Rights, Development Studies etc.)
• 2 years of work experience in a humanitarian organization
• 1 year of hands-on experience in protection sector
• Excellent communication skills (oral and writing) and Fluent in Local language(s).
• High reporting skills (excellent writing skills)
• Strong ability to multi-task and work independently, attention to detail
• Preferred: Previous experience with UNHCR Protection programming

Description of Benefits

• Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.

Note

• The position being applied for should be the subject of the email.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• AUN is an equal opportunity employer and strives to provide a culturally diverse workforce; we do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race creed, colour, nationality, origin, age, sex, religion and marital status