Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa (GHIV Africa) is a Non-governmental, Non-for profit humanitarian/Developmental organization which started in 2014. We deliver assistance and protection to affected populations before, during and after crisis situations. GHIV Africa was founded to mitigate the health deficit in Africa and to provide all forms...
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Project type: RRM UNICEF
Contract Type: RRM NUTRION for Three months
Reports To: Project Manager
Job Purpose
The Protection Officer will support the Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) by ensuring timely and effective protection services for vulnerable populations affected by emergencies, including internally displaced persons (IDPs), women, children, and other at-risk groups. The officer will monitor protection risks, provide case management, and ensure compliance with humanitarian protection standards in emergency contexts.
Key Responsibilities
RRM Protection Response
- Support immediate protection interventions for communities affected by emergencies.
- Conduct protection assessments and identify at-risk individuals for urgent assistance.
- Facilitate safe referrals to specialized services, including child protection, GBV support, and legal assistance.
Monitoring and Reporting
- Track protection incidents and trends in RRM areas of operation.
- Maintain accurate protection records, including case files, assessments, and response actions.
- Prepare timely reports for RRM management and donor requirements.
Community Engagement and Awareness
- Conduct protection awareness sessions in communities to inform about rights and available services.
- Support the establishment of community-based protection mechanisms.
- Work closely with local authorities and partners to enhance protection outcomes.
Coordination and Advocacy
- Participate in protection working groups and RRM coordination meetings.
- Advocate for urgent protection needs of affected populations with stakeholders.
- Support capacity building of RRM staff and partners on protection principles and practices.
Qualifications and Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Humanitarian Studies, Psychology, Law, or related field.
- Master’s degree is an advantage.
Experience:
- Minimum 2–3 years in protection, social work, or humanitarian response.
- Experience in emergency or rapid response settings is highly desirable.
- Exposure to child protection, GBV, or community-based protection programming.
- Prior work with NGOs, UN agencies, or humanitarian organizations is preferred.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong understanding of protection principles and humanitarian standards (Sphere, IASC guidelines).
- Knowledge of RRM processes and emergency response coordination is an advantage.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and advocacy skills.
- Ability to work independently in challenging and rapidly changing contexts.
- Proficiency in [English / local languages] and MS Office.
Other Requirements:
- Willingness to travel to emergency and field locations at short notice.
- Commitment to ethical standards, confidentiality, and organizational values.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- EMPATHY AND COMPASSION: Demonstrates a genuine concern for the well-being of vulnerable individuals.
- INTEGRITY: Maintains the highest ethical standards in all professional activities.
- RESILIENCE: Capable of working under challenging conditions and managing stress effectively.
- PROBLEM-SOLVING: Proactive in identifying issues and implementing solutions.
GHIV AFRICA PSEA/GBV, AND CHILD SAFEGUARDING POLICIES: The successful candidate shall comply and promote the PSEA/GBV, and Child safeguarding Policies at all course and all levels.
GHIV AFRICA HAS ZERO TOLORENCE FOR SEXUAL EXPLOITATION ABUSE AND HARASSMENT (SEAH)
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