Gender and Protection Officer at Multi Aid and Charity Initiative

Goal / Purpose

• The Gender & Protection Officer will be responsible for supporting and implementing the minimum measures for mainstreaming protection as outlined by the Humanitarian Principles, the SPHERE Standards and other Protection policies and guidelines. S/he will support the establishment and management of complaints and feedback mechanism desks.
• This role will support MACI’s operations in promoting and building a ‘Safe Organization’ and maintaining zero tolerance to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) of beneficiaries through awareness raising and beneficiary sensitization focusing on the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) by staff and representatives as well as facilitating confidential reporting of safeguarding, protection, and SEA concerns/incidents through appropriate channels.
• The role will collaborate closely with other technical areas (especially Programs, HR, and MEAL) to help ensure our safeguarding practice in the communities we work in is robust. Also, s/he needs to communicate well and multi-task under tight deadlines, be a team player and a problem-solver.

Job Description
Capacity and Implementation:

• Build the capacity of all staff on Protection and Gender related issues, to enhance internal knowledge and expertise and provide qualitative delivery of activities with high protection standards and enhance protection sensitive approach within the targeted communities.
• Work closely with the project team and the beneficiaries to ensure activities are implemented in a gender sensitive manner.
• Ensure equal participation of women and men in the activities and ensure to have an appropriate complaint and feedback mechanism to collect the communities’ feedback in a gender sensitive manner and ensure that the programme includes these feedbacks throughout the project implementation.
• Maintain, monitor and measure GBV project implementation and contribute to effective information management on GBV survivors, adhering to the national guidance on case management of survivors and the SOPs.
• Support the implementation of the SGBV prevention and response by managing programme implementation and monitoring.
• Meet regularly with the program team to fine-tune programming, ensuring activities are implemented using a gendered lens.
• Assist in monitoring protection needs and service provision in field locations according to agreed upon guidelines, standards, and indicators.
• Support vulnerable individuals identified during project implementation according to MACI’s standards.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with local partner organizations, key government departments and any relevant local or international organization.
• Represent MACI at the monthly & quarterly gender-based violence and protection working groups hosted and share progress, challenges, and appropriate follow up plans.
• Ensure Do No Harm approach is applied in all activities conducted within the field and host communities.
• Keeping detailed, organized records of project information and documentation.
• Submit weekly and monthly work plans along with detailed activity reports to the Project Manager.

Co-creation and Dissemination of Key Messages:

• Collaborate with WFP and NIMC to develop clear, accurate, and culturally appropriate messages for beneficiaries regarding NIN enrolment.
• Ensure the dissemination of these messages through appropriate channels to maximize reach and understanding among beneficiaries.

Awareness Raising:

• Inform beneficiaries about the basic requirements and supporting documents needed for acquiring a National Identification Number (NIN).
• Conduct educational sessions and distribute informational materials that outline the benefits of having a NIN.

Community Engagement and Scheduling:

• Organize and facilitate community meetings to discuss and determine the most convenient times and schedules for NIN enrolment activities.
• Ensure that enrolment schedules are well-publicized and accessible to all community members.

Community Mobilization:

• Identify and engage community leaders to act as advocates and provide attestation for beneficiaries where required.
• Mobilize local resources and support to aid in the enrolment process.

Supervision and Coordination:

• Oversee the entire NIN enrolment process within the assigned LGA, ensuring that it runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Provide on-the-ground support to resolve any issues that arise during the enrolment process.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Monitor enrolment activities and collect data on progress, challenges, and feedback from beneficiaries.
• Compile and submit detailed reports to NIMC and WFP, highlighting any issues and recommending solutions for improvement.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Maintain effective communication with NIMC, WFP, community leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and cooperation.
• Facilitate regular meetings and updates between stakeholders to keep everyone informed and engaged.

Community Engagement and Mobilization:

• Establish and maintain connections with communities to mobilize members for engagement in community-based protection activities.
• Organize and participate in community engagements to determine the most suitable period and schedule for the onset of NIN enrolment.
• Mobilize community leaders to provide attestation on behalf of beneficiaries where required.

Additional Duties:

• Respond and adjust to flexible activity scheduling and logistical constraints related to public space management.
• Conduct other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Profile

• Education: HND / BSc / BA / B.TEC / LLB / or any equivalent Qualification from a recognized Institution
• Experience: Three (3) years Progressively responsible experience in the Humanitarian sector
• Languages: English and Hausa languages. Knowledge of the local dialect is desirable

Core Values:

• Transparency
• Accountability
• Neutrality
• Reliability