Protection Officer at Premiere Urgence Internationale

Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political, and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting victims of marginalization and exclusion, or those hit by natural disasters, wars, and economic collapses, by addressing their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Protection Officer

Location: Monguno, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

General Objective / Summary

• Under the direct supervision of the Protection supervisor, the Protection Officer will be responsible for integrating protection principles into all sectors of PUI’s programming.
• This role ensures that interventions are designed and implemented in a way that upholds dignity, safety, and rights of the affected populations while minimizing risks of harm and maximizing the engagement of vulnerable groups, including people with disabilities.
• She/he will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring protection and community outreach activities, in compliance with work plans, donor regulations, and PUI policies.
• She/he will play a key role in increasing community knowledge and access to services while strengthening PUI knowledge and acceptance within the community.

Responsibilities and Tasks
Activities implementation:

• Conduct capacity-building and training COWs on the themes of protection (including CP, GBV, protection mainstreaming, confidentiality of protection data)
• Conduct training sessions and workshops for health and nutrition staff on protection mainstreaming, social cohesion, and the importance of incorporating protection principles into their daily work.
• Support the development of training materials and tools to support protection mainstreaming in the field
• Support effective community engagement and community input into program activities and design through close contact and structured activities 
• Participate in community events and meetings, and lead the organisation of awareness sessions and workshops
• Ensure the identification, internal/external referrals, and follow-up of protection cases and urgent cases to the Health, FSL, and Nutrition teams
• Collaborate with program teams to identify and address potential protection risks associated with project activities.
• Develop appropriate key messages and IEC materials, and ensure that they are disseminated among the community
• Develop and implement strategies to promote inclusivity and accessibility of services for marginalised groups, including women, children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
• Ensure protection is mainstreamed in all PUI Programs in the field, and protection cases and concerns are timely referred and addressed
• Report immediately any difficulty or delay faced in the implementation of activities to the direct manager.

Team Management:

• Supervise Community Outreach Workers and ensure the timely implementation of their activities
• Coordinate the work of COWs: work plans, progress toward targets, and frequency of submitting collected data
• Ensure that COWs have the necessary information on the referral system and provided services, and properly understand the activities to be implemented in the framework of the project
• Routine field visits to monitor COWs' activities
• Continuously collect feedback from COWs and ensure communication to the Protection Supervisor.

Logistic & Administration:

• Reportto the line manager the needs in materials and tools required to conduct training and outreach activities
• Participate in the organization's training sessions: venue, attendees, and support materials.
• Ensure proper utilization of the tablets and make sure all of them are charged daily and fully operational

Reporting & Data collection:

• Collect, analyze, store in a database, and report information received from COWs (household surveys, FGDs, awareness sessions…)
• Collect and analyze data related to protection mainstreaming to inform program adjustments and improvements
• Collect and analyze identified protection cases and referrals
• Document and report training sessions and feedback from participants
• Work with the M&E team to develop indicators and tools for monitoring protection outcomes within health and nutrition programs

Internal and External Representation:

• Build and maintain relationships with external partners, community leaders (especially Bulamas), community committees, and other stakeholders
• Represent PUI at any time and anywhere when s/he is on duty
• Ensure coordination with PUI Staff and stakeholders concerning community intervention activities
• The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs.

Mandatory Requirements

• Language Skills: Fluent in English and Hausa, and Good knowledge of Kanuri is an asset.
• Education Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in social science/international development studies / political science, or related field
• Work Experience: A minimum of 2-4 years of relevant experience in protection, human rights, or a related field.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong knowledge of community outreach, community mobilization, and protection principles
• Excellent experience in conducting training, awareness sessions, and protection surveys/assessments
• Knowledge of international legal instruments related to protection (IHL/IHRL), IDP guiding principles, SPHERE standards, and protection mainstreaming
• Experience in designing and implementing protection mainstreaming strategies.
• Computer Skills: Good knowledge of the MS Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Other: Previous experience working in emergency or conflict settings.

Assets
Interests:

• In the humanitarian sector.
• Commitment to the NGO values and principles, Transversal skills
• Strong motivation to help people in need
• Conflict resolution and diplomacy skills
• Ability to adapt or change priorities according to the changing situation within a mission or the organization itself
• Understanding of the political situation in the area
• Ability to analyze and suggest improvements to the activities
• Well organized and a hard worker
• Able to manage stress and pressure
• Good communication skills
• Team Management
• Reliability
• Neutrality.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2026.

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