Technical Officer, Protection at FHI 360

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, technology, communication and social marketing - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Officer, Protection

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Project Description

• Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance. These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity. FHI 360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years and is now expanding activities in Borno state to respond to the IDP crisis.
• FHI 360 is expanding its expertise by responding to this humanitarian crisis through integrated WASH, Health and Protection interventions

Basic Function

• The Technical Officer, Protection under the supervision of the Field Manager will oversee psychosocial support program activities at all three field sites’ health facilities and safe spaces. S/He will manage all activities related to Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) and Psychosocial Support (PSS) at LGA level.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct robust analysis of Protection constraints within the target beneficiary population; recommend protection initiatives needed to meet program targets.
• Establish and grow relationships with FH I360s protection partners in Nigeria.
• Work with FHI 360 staff and partners to ensure that protection considerations are fully integrated into the program design and activities, including monitoring and evaluation
• Support in designing indicators for assessing progress with Protection and case management programs, adapted to the various types of work in various portfolios
• Conduct periodic protection and case management evaluations; recommend and implement corrections, as necessary.
• Design and conduct protection sensitization training for FHI 360 staff, implementation partners and beneficiaries.
• Responsible for SGBV psychosocial support activities to support social cohesion at field level.
• Manage and mentor ATO, Case Management on GBV related cases.
• Supervise and mentor community volunteers to monitor the applications of their training knowledge.
• Coordinate with a range of actors to ensure that safe and confidential services are made available and accessible to survivors of GBV and vulnerable individuals.
• Facilitate group PSS activities at safe spaces and in the community.
• Conduct quarterly activity review sessions with beneficiaries to identify what activities are working and what activities need to be improved.
• Serves as organizational liaison to external organizations at coordination meetings and conference as assigned.
• Oversees all aspects of Protection at assigned field site.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Master's Degree or equivalent in Development Studies, Social Works, Gender Studies, Sociology, Anthropology or related discipline with 3-5 years working experience in gender integration at the national or international level.
• Or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Development Studies, Social Works, Gender Studies, Sociology, Anthropology or related discipline with 5-7 years working experience in gender integration at the national or international level.
• Experience in dealing with issues of women's rights and Social Development within public institutions and/or international organizations required.
• Familiarity with Nigerian law enforcement systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge of SGBV and PSS in crisis situations.
• Clinical management and training experience and ability to understand full range of issues around SGBV.
• Experience working as or with government policy makers.
• Strong analytic and economic research skills
• Knowledge of Nigerian security and law enforcement, in regards to SGBV reporting and response.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues surrounding protection.
• Experience in social work.
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants and recipients of assistance.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English & Hausa communications.
• Well-developed computer skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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