Gender and Protection Project Manager at Gidauniya Aid Empowerment Foundation Initiative (GAEFI)

Gidauniya Aid Empowerment Foundation Initiative (GAEFI) is a registered, non-profit, non-political, and non-religious humanitarian and development organization dedicated to transforming lives, fostering peace, and building resilience among vulnerable communities in Nigeria, with a special focus on Northeast and Northwest Nigeria. Our work is anchored on the belief that every individual regardless of background, gender, or circumstance deserves equal access to education, healthcare, economic opportunities, and a safe, peaceful environment to thrive. The organization began its work in Borno and Yobe State delivering interventions across key sectors including health, nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), protection, education, and food security and livelihoods. From inception, GAEFI has prioritized transparency, community ownership, and program quality.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Gender and Protection Project Manager

Location: Borno 
Reports to: Executive Director
Supervises: Protection Coordinators 

Position Summary

• The Gender and Protection Project Manager leads the development, implementation, and coordination of gender equality, protection, and GBV (Gender-Based Violence) interventions across GAEFI’s project areas.
• The role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality protection services, safeguarding standards, case management oversight, and gender mainstreaming across all organizational programs.
• This position requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders in humanitarian and development settings.

Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Implementation:

• Lead the design and execution of gender, protection, and GBV program strategies.
• Oversee protection activities including case management, psychosocial support, referrals, and protection monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with global protection standards including IASC, GBVIMS, PSEA, safeguarding, and ethical case management.
• Integrate gender equality and protection mainstreaming across all project sectors.
• Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, and protection analysis to guide programming.

Capacity Building & Technical Suppor

• Provide training to staff, volunteers, partners, and community groups on gender, protection, safeguarding, and GBV prevention.
• Mentor and supervise protection officers and case workers to ensure quality service delivery.
• Develop tools, guidelines, and SOPs to strengthen program effectiveness.

Coordination & Representation:

• Represent GAEFI in gender, protection, GBV, child protection, and safeguarding coordination platforms.
• Build strong partnerships with government ministries (e.g., Ministry of Women Affairs), UN agencies, INGOs, and community-based organizations.
• Coordinate referral pathways, case conferencing, and inter-agency response for at-risk individuals.

Accountability, Monitoring & Reporting:

• Work with MEAL teams to ensure quality data collection, analysis, documentation, and learning.
• Ensure accountability mechanisms (CFM, feedback sessions, community protection committees) are functional and accessible.
• Prepare timely monthly, quarterly, and donor-required reports.
• Document success stories, case studies, and lessons learned on protection and gender programming.

Safeguarding Compliance:

• Serve as a safeguarding focal point at state level.
• Ensure compliance with PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards.
• Promote safe programming, confidentiality, and ethical conduct across all activities.
• Ensure staff and volunteers adhere to GAEFI’s Code of Conduct.

Qualifications & Experience
Required:

• BSc. in Gender Studies, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Rights, or related field (Master’s degree is an advantage).
• Minimum 4–6 years of experience in gender, protection, or GBV-related roles within humanitarian or development contexts.
• Strong knowledge of protection principles, case management standards, GBV prevention/response, and safeguarding.
• Experience working with vulnerable groups including women, girls, children, persons with disabilities, and displaced populations.
• Demonstrated experience in team leadership, coordination, reporting, and partner engagement.

Technical Advantage:

• Training in PSEA, Child Safeguarding, GBVIMS, or Protection Case Management.
• Knowledge of national gender and protection frameworks.
• Experience working with donor-funded projects (UNFPA, UNICEF, UNHCR, OCHA, etc.).

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead and supervise diverse teams effectively.
• Excellent report writing, documentation, and presentation skills.
• High emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to work under pressure and within challenging environments.
• Strong advocacy, negotiation, and community engagement skills.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online