Protection Officer at Unique Care and Support Foundation (CASFOD)

Unique Care and Support Foundation (CASFOD) is a children and women’s rights national non-governmental organization supporting the Humanitarian, Development and Peace (HDP) nexus. CASFOD envisions a world where all people even in remote areas of the world hold the power to create opportunities for themselves and others.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Protection Officer

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Job type: Full time

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.  

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.