Protection Officer at Community Health, Justice and Peace Initiative for Development (JDPH) - 3 Openings

Community Health, Justice and Peace Initiative for Development (JDPH), is a faith based organization working in the Catholic province of Jos, which is comprised of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Plateau, Taraba and Yobe states of Nigeria. The programme has a mandate of capacity building to promote integral human development and providing services to the JDPCs and all people irrespective of their religion, race or gender in the states mentioned.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Protection Officer

Locations: Borno, Adamawa and Yobe

Job Description

• Community Health Justice and Peace Initiative for Development seeks the services of a qualified person who will work as the Protection Officer.
• The Protection Officer will oversee the activities of the Protection Unit. He/she will be required to travel to communities in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states throughout the duration of the project.
• Contract Duration:   2 years

Responsibilities 

• Provide capacity-building and training to staff and beneficiaries on thematic areas of protection (including GBV, protection mainstreaming, and confidentiality of protection data)
• Ensure quality services respecting “Do no harm” and confidentiality principles are provided on the field
• Participate in community events and meetings and lead the organization of awareness sessions and workshops
• Ensure the identification, internal/external referrals for case management.
• Develop relevant key messages and IEC materials and ensure that they are disseminated among the communities
• Communicate relevant and meaningful information regarding the rights of persons of concern and services available in the area to enhance access to services and rights
• Responsible for all community outreach interventions and activities and follow up on the work plan together with the Programme Coordinator.

Personal skills required:

• Ability to analyze and suggest improvements of the activities
• Well organized and hardworking
• Able to manage stress and pressure
• Good communication skills
• Reliability
• Fluency in verbal and written communication
• Ability to write reports that are concise and self-explanatory

Qualifications

• A Degree in social science/development studies/political science or related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the same working in an NGO setting.

Application Closing Date
8th February, 2025.