GOALPrime Organization Nigeria (GPON) is a policy-driven humanitarian, non-governmental organization that implements her program through a revitalized partnership. It is a non-profit organization with a mandate of making the lives of vulnerable people better, those affected by disaster or crisis. GPON is presently operating in the Northeastern regional part of Nigeria where we have reached over 100,000 lives with relief materials, child protection services. GBV mitigation services, livelihood skill-building, health services, and Education support services.
Lead the identification, registration, and documentation of unaccompanied and separated children in the target locations.
Conduct family tracing and verification of family links through community networks, CPIMS+/PRIMERO, or inter-agency mechanisms.
Coordinate and facilitate family reunification processes, ensuring that they are safe, voluntary, and in the child’s best interest.
Provide or facilitate the provision of interim or alternative care when reunification is not immediately possible.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files in accordance with case management standards and confidentiality policies.
Work closely with caseworkers, community focal points, and social workers to support ongoing tracing efforts.
Coordinate with government and humanitarian actors involved in child protection, especially the Ministry of Women Affairs, NAPTIP, and National/State tracing networks.
Ensure proper documentation and reporting of all FTR activities, including success stories, challenges, and key data for monitoring and evaluation.
Participate in and contribute to case conferences, inter-agency referrals, and child protection working groups.
Facilitate awareness and sensitization sessions on family separation, alternative care, and child rights within communities and IDP camps.
Support capacity building of community-based child protection committees and volunteers on tracing and documentation.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Child Development, Law, or a related field.
At least 2 – 3 years of experience in child protection programming, preferably in humanitarian or emergency settings.
Proven experience in family tracing and reunification, alternative care, or case management for vulnerable children.
Knowledge of CPIMS+/PRIMERO is an asset.
Strong understanding of child protection principles, best interest determination (BID), and safe reunification protocols.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a challenging environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Fluency in English and relevant local languages (e.g., Hausa, Kanuri) is highly desirable.
Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and case management systems.
Languages:
Fluency in English and Hausa, other spoken languages in the community, is an added advantage.
GOALPrime workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in GOALPrime standards organization procedural manual. GOALPrime operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), Anti-Fraud Policy, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Gender Equality:
GOALPrime is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce, including maternity leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive benefits and allowances.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.