Child Protection Assistant at Life at Best Development Initiative

Job Title: 

• Under the supervision of the Child Protection Officer and in close coordination with the protection team, the Child Protection Assistant will be primarily field-based and responsible for identifying, documenting, and supporting vulnerable children, including those at risk, separated, or unaccompanied.
• The role involves providing case management support, conducting follow-up visits, delivering psychosocial support including psychological first aid, and facilitating community-based child protection activities.
• The Child Protection Assistant will support the effective implementation, coordination, and monitoring of LABDI’s child protection interventions, ensuring that all activities are carried out in line with child safeguarding standards, best practices, and a child-centered

LOCATION: Dikwa and Jere LGA Of Borno State Gujba LGA of Yobe State

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, document, and provide support to children and families requiring individualized assistance, including separated and unaccompanied children.
• Ensure proper documentation of cases involving separated and unaccompanied children in line with standard family tracing and reunification procedures and LABDI’s child safeguarding policy.
• Refer cases with specific needs to appropriate service providers, ensuring proper follow-up and documentation of all referrals.
• Immediately escalate urgent or complex cases to the direct supervisor.
• Conduct regular follow-up and monitoring visits, providing psychological first aid and other necessary support based on the child’s needs.
• Establish and strengthen community-based protection mechanisms, including the selection, training, and mentorship of community volunteers.
• Coordinate effectively between community-based volunteers and LABDIto ensure smooth implementation of activities.
• Conduct community awareness sessions on child protection issues, identification of vulnerable children, and procedures for registering separated and unaccompanied children, including family tracing.
• Facilitate community consultations on temporary care arrangements for separated and unaccompanied children.
• Ensure all interventions are culturally sensitive and uphold the dignity of children, youth, and their families.
• Organize meetings and focus group discussions with beneficiaries (parents, children, and youth) to assess service delivery and support implementation of improvements where gaps are identified.
• Accurately record and report collected data using approved tools, and submit reports to the Child Protection Officer/Case Management Officer.

Core Values and Behaviours (Values in Practice)

Accountability

• Takes responsibility for decisions, efficient resource management, and achieving results in line with LABDI’s
• Holds self and team accountable for performance, providing guidance and support to ensure quality delivery.

Ambition

• Sets and pursues challenging goals, while supporting team members in their professional development.
• Demonstrates commitment to organizational vision and long-term impact.

Collaboration

• Builds and maintains strong relationships with colleagues, partners, and communities.
• Promotes inclusivity and values diversity as a strength.
• Maintains open, respectful, and effective communication.

Creativity

• Encourages innovation and the development of practical solutions.
• Willing to take calculated risks to improve program outcomes.

Integrity

• Demonstrates honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior at all times.
• Upholds the highest standards of professional conduct.

Experience and Skills

Essential

• Diploma in Social Work, Community Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children and/or youth.
• Strong understanding of child rights and relevant human rights frameworks.
• Proven knowledge of child protection principles and practices.
• Experience with community-based approaches.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Fluency in spoken local languages (e.g., Hausa, Kanuri, or other relevant languages).
• Ability to conduct outreach activities at the community level.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience in designing and facilitating community-level training sessions.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.