Protection Officer at Taimako Community Development

Details

• TCDI in consortium with Plan International is looking for a qualified candidate to be recruit under the NHF project. The project is a protection to be implemented in Jakusko and Bade LGAs

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of protection activities for girls and vulnerable young women:
• As a Protection Officer, you would take a proactive role in designing and implementing programs specifically tailored to address the protection needs of girls and vulnerable young women.
• Working closely with relevant stakeholders, including community leaders, government agencies, and NGOs, to develop holistic and culturally sensitive protection interventions that promote the safety, well-being, and empowerment of girls and young women.
• Conduct assessments to identify protection risks and vulnerabilities:
• Utilizing a participatory and rights-based approach, to conduct comprehensive assessments and identify the specific protection risks, vulnerabilities, and needs of girls and vulnerable young women within the target communities.
• Engage directly with beneficiaries through interviews, focus group discussions, and community consultations to gather qualitative and quantitative data on their experiences, concerns, and priorities.
• Develop and implement protection strategies and action plans:
• Consult with relevant stakeholders, to develop tailored protection strategies and action plans aimed at addressing the identified risks and vulnerabilities.
• Ensuring that protection interventions are integrated into broader development and humanitarian programs to maximize impact and sustainability.
• Provide direct support and assistance to beneficiaries:
• As a frontline practitioner, you would provide direct support and assistance to girls and vulnerable young women who are at risk of or have experienced violence, exploitation, or abuse.
• Providing individualized counseling, case management, legal assistance, shelter, medical care, or other forms of support based on their specific needs and circumstances.
• Empowering beneficiaries to exercise their rights, make informed decisions, and access available resources and services to mitigate risks and improve their safety and well-being.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of protection interventions:
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders and partners.

Position Requirements

• Degree in Psychology, Social Sciences, Public Health, or Nursing required.
• Two years and above experience in a similar position or related
• Proven experience in similar functions desirable.
• Experience in case management
• Flexible and willing to work in rural communities especially field-based
• Attended training on protection and is aware of GBV issues.
• Supervisory experience.
• Fluency in English, additional fluency in Hausa and Kanuri an advantage.