Protection Officer at Borno Women Development Initiative (BOWDI)

Job Summary

• The Protection Officer will be responsible for leading protection activities, including case management, awareness campaigns, community engagement, and referrals. The role requires strong knowledge of protection principles, gender-based violence (GBV) prevention, and humanitarian standards, with the ability to work closely with communities and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement protection activities in line with BOWDI’s mission and donor requirements.
• Supervise case management, psychosocial support, and facilitate referrals for vulnerable individuals.
• Organize community sensitization, awareness, and training sessions on protection, rights, and safeguarding.
• Monitor and report protection risks, incidents, and trends in the community.
• Work with partners, community leaders, and relevant stakeholders to strengthen protection mechanisms.
• Ensure adherence to protection principles, including confidentiality, safety, and dignity of beneficiaries.
• Support in developing and disseminating Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials.
• Prepare timely and accurate reports on protection activities.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Law, Psychology, Development Studies, or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in protection, GBV, child protection, or humanitarian programming (NGO/INGO experience is an advantage).
• Strong understanding of protection principles, human rights, gender, and safeguarding.
• Experience in community engagement, case management, and referral pathways.
• Good knowledge of Nigerian humanitarian context, especially in conflict-affected areas.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and report-writing skills.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Hausa, Kanuri, or other local languages is an asset.
• High level of integrity, empathy, and ability to maintain confidentiality.