Child Protection Officer at Plan International

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-profit organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood, and enable children to prepare for - and respond to - crises and adversity. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Child Protection Officer

Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full-time

The Opportunity

• The Child Protection Officer will be responsible for the implementation of Child Protection activities with guidance from the Project Coordinator with regard to the implementation of the EU Education project in North West Nigeria (Sokoto, Kano, and Jigawa).
• The EU Project focuses on both formal and non-formal education including system strengthening for the existing structures at grass root level as well as at state level and provision of livelihood opportunities for youth in the targeted locations.
• The position will ensure the mainstreaming of safeguarding & PSHEA, and gender equality and inclusion.

About You

• We are looking for applicant with University degree or its equivalent in Education, Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, or related fields with evidence of completion/exemption or exclusion from the mandatory NYSC scheme.
• The candidate should possess at least 3-4 years of relevant working experience in child protection prevention and response programming, humanitarian affairs or human rights.
• S/he should have knowledge of the Nigeria Child Rights Acts, the VAPP Act, child protection and GBV policies and practice as well as current issues in relation to safeguarding children and adults in Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
6th April, 2024.