Protection Officer at the American University of Nigeria (AUN)

The American University of Nigeria was founded in response to the need for a world-class university in sub-Saharan Africa. The University’s mission is to provide quality education to Nigeria and Africa’s future leaders in order to equip them with the skills needed to solve development issues on the continent, and give them the knowledge needed to create solutions that will benefit their community, their country and, ultimately, the world.

In collaboration with a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), the American University of Nigeria, Yola, is seeking prospective candidates for the project funded by UNHCR (Livelihoods Project). The position is a local position and is open to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.

Applications are invited for the position below:

Job Title: Protection Officer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Department: Atiku Center - Program.
Employment Status: Full Time (Project)
Duration: 1 (One) Year

Primary Responsibilities

• Will ensure timely and qualitative implementation of the Protection activities at field level, in line with AUN/UNHCR and international standards, and donor agreements. Activities include Protection monitoring, Referrals, IPA (Case management), Capacity building, Community Protection intervention, and advocacy efforts
• Draft Protection Monitoring, activity reports, and evidence based advocacy note on a weekly, monthly, and ad hoc basis
• Represent AUN/UNHCR Project at local coordination meetings, establish and maintain good working relationship with key stakeholders in areas of responsibilities (I/N/NGO, local authorities, camp officials, etc.)
• Establish good working relationships and high level of communication with the Protection Manager and field assistants of other INGOs and local NGOs.

Position Requirements

• BA./B.Sc. in relevant field (Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Counselling, Human Rights, Development Studies etc.)
• 2 years of work experience in a humanitarian organization
• 1 year of hands-on experience in protection sector
• Excellent communication skills (oral and writing) and Fluent in Local language(s).
• High reporting skills (excellent writing skills)
• Strong ability to multi-task and work independently, attention to detail
• Preferred: Previous experience with UNHCR Protection programming

Description of Benefits

• Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.

Application Closing Date
2nd December, 2019

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should Click Here (doc) to apply online and submit their Resumes, Cover Letters and references on a single file to: [email protected] in a word document or PDF format

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Note

• The position being applied for should be the subject of the email.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• AUN is an equal opportunity employer and strives to provide a culturally diverse workforce; we do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race creed, colour, nationality, origin, age, sex, religion and marital status.