Protection Officer

Responsibilities:

• Conduct protection monitoring and risk assessments in affected/intervention communities.
• Identify and respond to protection concerns, including individual case management and referrals to specialized services.
• Support the establishment and training of community protection structures and focal points.
• Facilitate awareness-raising activities on rights, protection services, and reporting mechanisms.
• Work with community leaders, government agencies, and local partners to strengthen protection systems.
• Contribute to the development of protection-focused reports, assessments, and data collection tools.
• Ensure confidential and secure documentation of protection cases using appropriate data management tools.
• Participate in protection meetings and coordinate with other sectors (e.g., health, shelter, and education) to ensure integrated responses.
• Promote the mainstreaming of protection principles in all program activities, including Do No Harm, non-discrimination, and meaningful access.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Law, Psychology, International Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in protection programming, preferably in humanitarian or development settings.
• Knowledge of humanitarian protection principles and experience working in conflict-affected areas.
• The candidate must be a female indigene of Zamfara State.
• Familiarity with protection tools, assessments, and case management procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with cultural sensitivity and the ability to work with diverse groups.
• Proficiency in English and Hausa is required. Fluency in local languages spoken in Zamfara (e.g., Fulfulde) is a strong asset.
• Ability to work independently and in remote or hard-to-reach areas.
• Good report writing and data collection skills.