Safeguarding & Inclusion Focal Person (State) at One Health Resilience Initiative (OHRI) - 5 Openings

One Health Resilience Initiative (OHRI) is a registered Nigerian nonprofit organization (CAC/IT/8929397) formally incorporated in 2025. OHRI is dedicated to strengthening the wellbeing of people, animals, and the environment through integrated action. We work at the intersection of public health, climate change, environmental protection, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), biodiversity, mental wellbeing, systems strengthening, and community empowerment across Adamawa, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano, Taraba and Abuja FCT.

Our mission is to build resilient communities and ecosystems through integrated solutions that link human, animal, and environmental health. As a young and growing organization, we are recruiting a pioneer cohort of skilled volunteers to fill critical roles across our organizational structure. These are unpaid volunteer positions designed for individuals seeking hands-on experience in the development sector, with clear pathways to professional certificates, networking, and future paid employment as organizational funding grows.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Safeguarding & Inclusion Focal Person (State)

Locations: Abuja (FCT), Adamawa, Gombe, Jigawa, and Kano
Job type: Volunteer
Commitment: Full-time or part-time, 3–6 months (renewable)
Start Date: Rolling basis

Job Summary

• Monitors safeguarding compliance in communities, reports incidents, ensures inclusive programming at the state level, and serves as the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor program activities to ensure they are safe, inclusive, and do not harm beneficiaries.
• Train field staff and community volunteers on safeguarding, PSEA, and inclusion principles.
• Receive and document safeguarding concerns and reports from communities and staff.
• Escalate incidents to the HQ Safeguarding Officer and support investigations.
• Ensure disability inclusion and gender sensitivity in all community engagements.
• Maintain confidential safeguarding records and prepare monthly reports.
• Advocate for the rights and protection of vulnerable groups at the community level.

General Information About the Volunteer Program

• Nature of Engagement: Unpaid volunteer service (non-remunerative).
• Duration: Minimum commitment of 3–6 months; renewable based on performance and organizational need.
• Locations: Adamawa State (Headquarters), Gombe State, Jigawa State, Kano State, Abuja FCT, and remote/virtual options for select roles.
• Work Schedule: Full-time (5+ days/week), part-time (2–4 days/week), or weekend-only, depending on role and agreement.
• Start Date: Rolling basis — shortlisted candidates will be contacted individually for onboarding.
• Reporting Structure: Each volunteer reports to their respective Unit Manager or State Coordinator, with overall oversight from the Executive Director.

Requirements
Specific Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Law, Gender Studies, or Human Rights.
• 1–2 years of experience in child protection, GBV response, or community safeguarding.
• Training in safeguarding, PSEA, or child protection is highly preferred.
• High emotional intelligence, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity.
• Commitment of 3–6 months minimum.

Other Requirements:

• Must be a Nigerian citizen or legal resident.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Strong commitment to OHRI's mission, vision, and core values (Resilience, Inclusivity, Stewardship, Integrity, Evidence, Collaboration).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Hausa or local languages is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively in multicultural teams.
• Willingness to travel to field locations within assigned states, including rural and underserved communities.
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office, email, internet); advanced digital skills required for technical roles.
• Must possess a valid means of identification (National ID, Voter's Card, Driver's License, or International Passport).
• Submission of a complete application package: (a) OHRI Volunteer Application Form, (b) Curriculum Vitae (CV), and (c) Cover letter.

Application Closing Date
14th May, 2026.

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

Note: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted individually for onboarding.