Assistant Technical Officer - Protection at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

Locations: Dikwa, Ngala & Banki, Borno
Contract Type: Fixed term

Job Description

• Assistant Technical Officer - Protection will be in charge of organizing and implementing group psychosocial activities including skills and knowledge building activities through the safe space approach.
• S/He will also be in charge of community outreach activities aimed at increasing community awareness in gender based violence and protection issues in the community.
• Under the supervision of the Protection Coordinator, the Protection Officer will manage all activities related to SGBV/PSS at their assigned field site.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• BA/BS in Social Work, Sociology, Anthropology, Communication Health, or a similar degree with 1 to 2 years' relevant experience in and psychosocial support with a sound understanding of protection in humanitarian relief settings.
• Familiarity with Nigerian law enforcement systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.