Protection Area Supervisor at Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria (Caritas Nigeria)

Location: Guma, Makurdi

Job Purpose

The Protection Area Supervisor will oversee the implementation of protection monitoring activities, supervise protection monitors and data analyst, ensure quality data collection, and strengthen protection response for IDPs and host communities in Makurdi and Guma LGAs.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide technical guidance to Protection Monitors, and data analysts.
• Coordinate protection monitoring activities and field assessments.
• Ensure quality assurance of protection data and reports.
• Support case management and referral systems for vulnerable individuals.
• Liaise with local authorities, community leaders, and humanitarian partners.
• Ensure compliance with protection standards and UNHCR guidelines.
• Prepare weekly and monthly protection reports.
• Organize capacity-building sessions for field staff and community structures.
• Support coordination with relevant sector stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Humanitarian Studies, Social Science, Law, International Development, or related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in humanitarian protection programming.
• Demonstrated experience supervising field teams.
• Experience working with IDPs and conflict-affected communities.

Competencies

• Leadership and team management skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong coordination and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple field activities
• Results-oriented with strong planning and organizational ability.

Other Skills

• Proven team player
• Able to work effectively with minimum supervision and in a diverse team environment
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills
• Ability to think tactically
• Good motivator of others
• Willing to work additional hours at crucial times