Safeguarding & Inclusion Focal Person (State) at One Health Resilience Initiative

Location: Adamawa, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano, or Abuja FCT

Commitment: Full-time or part-time, 3–6 months (renewable)

Monitors safeguarding compliance in communities, reports incidents, ensures inclusive programming at the state level, and serves as the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns in the field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor program activities to ensure they are safe, inclusive, and do not harm beneficiaries.
• Train field staff and community volunteers on safeguarding, PSEA, and inclusion principles.
• Receive and document safeguarding concerns and reports from communities and staff.
• Escalate incidents to the HQ Safeguarding Officer and support investigations.
• Ensure disability inclusion and gender sensitivity in all community engagements.
• Maintain confidential safeguarding records and prepare monthly reports.
• Advocate for the rights and protection of vulnerable groups at the community level.

Specific Requirements:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Law, Gender Studies, or Human Rights.
• 1–2 years of experience in child protection, GBV response, or community safeguarding.
• Training in safeguarding, PSEA, or child protection is highly preferred.
• High emotional intelligence, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity.
• Commitment of 3–6 months minimum.

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

• Nature of Engagement: Unpaid volunteer service (non-remunerative).
• Duration: Minimum commitment of 3–6 months; renewable based on performance and organizational need.
• Locations: Adamawa State (Headquarters), Gombe State, Jigawa State, Kano State, Abuja FCT, and remote/virtual options for select roles.
• Work Schedule: Full-time (5+ days/week), part-time (2–4 days/week), or weekend-only, depending on role and agreement.
• Start Date: Rolling basis — shortlisted candidates will be contacted individually for onboarding.
• Reporting Structure: Each volunteer reports to their respective Unit Manager or State Coordinator, with overall oversight from the Executive Director.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (APPLY TO ALL POSITIONS)

• Must be a Nigerian citizen or legal resident.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Strong commitment to OHRI\'s mission, vision, and core values (Resilience, Inclusivity, Stewardship, Integrity, Evidence, Collaboration).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Hausa or local languages is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively in multicultural teams.
• Willingness to travel to field locations within assigned states, including rural and underserved communities.
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office, email, internet); advanced digital skills required for technical roles.
• Must possess a valid means of identification (National ID, Voter\'s Card, Driver\'s License, or International Passport).
• Submission of a complete application package: (a) OHRI Volunteer Application Form, (b) Curriculum Vitae (CV), and (c) Cover letter