Protection Officer at Unique Care and Support Foundation (CASFOD)

Role Purpose:   

The Child Protection Officer will be responsible for implementing and overseeing child protection initiatives within an education project. This role involves working closely with project staff, community members, and other stakeholders to ensure that children are protected from abuse, exploitation, neglect, and violence. The Child Protection Officer will develop and deliver training, provide technical support, and ensure that child protection principles are integrated into all project activities. 

The   Child Protection Officer will be expected to support on sectoral assessment, project planning and coordination. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement child protection strategies and activities within the education project. 
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential child protection issues and develop mitigation strategies. 
• Ensure child protection standards are maintained in all project activities. 
• Training and Capacity Building: 
• Design and deliver training sessions for project staff, teachers, community members, and other stakeholders on child protection issues. 
• Raise awareness about child protection issues within the community and among project beneficiaries. 
• Advocate for the rights of children and the importance of education in protecting children from harm. 
• Psychosocial support and referral. 
• Representation in relevant child protection forums and networks. 

 Qualifications and Experience:   

• University degree or equivalent in social work, social science, development studies or equivalent combination of relevant training and experience. 
• Between three and four years of work experience in Protection work, supervision, community mobilization and distributions and solid understanding of the actual Nigeria Emergency context. 
• Proven ability to supervise a CP project with holistic approach and integrated to child protection right. 
• Speaking fluent English, and other languages of Northern Nigeria is an advantage. 
• High level of personal integrity, commitment and professional responsibility. 
• Excellent communication skills, 
• Team player with strong leadership skills.