Concern for Women and Children Development Foundation (COWACDI) is a woman- led organization born out of passion for the wellbeing of Women and Children in Nigeria. It has special interest in mitigating the suffering of the vulnerable persons (mostly Women & Children) in times of crisis. Currently the organization has focused its attention on the North East of Nigeria with special emphasis in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states (the BAY states) due to the decade old crises. COWACDI intervenes through community-based approach in addressing Gender-Based Violence prevention and response programmes, child protection, peace-building programmes and empowerment of youth and women. COWACDI operates with full respect for humanitarian law and works with concrete policies and principles of international standard such as humanity, impartiality, neutrality and independence and accountability to affected population.

We are recruiting to fill the position below: 

Job Title: Protection and PSEA officer (Internal/External)
Location: Maiduguri
Employment Type: Full-time (4 months)
Department: Programs
Reports To: Protection and PSEA Coordinator

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to the development of COWACDI’s Protection and PSEA work plan, programming, risk mitigation and management, planning, reporting, monitoring and evaluation and budgeting as assigned.
• Actively participate in the Protection and PSEA activities in the work plan as well as other internal and interagency communication and coordination initiatives.
• Ensure the mitigation of SEA risks are developed, embedded and strengthened within all COWACDI programming and HR practices.
• In close coordination with Line Manager and at all possible opportunities including during program implementation, relevant trainings, staff and programme meetings, through newsletters, in email messages, etc.), continually share key messages on PSEA, including mandatory reporting requirements within the office and programming.
• Prepare and develop status reports to identify locations and programmes with the highest SEA risk, check the appropriate mitigation and response strategies within COWADI programming and operations.
• Assist with travel request, minutes of meetings, purchase requisition and other documents as required by the Line Manager.
• Assist Line Manager in developing a training plans and coordinating the delivery of PSEA and Protection related trainings for staff and beneficiaries.
• Provide inputs for Protection and PSEA programming, risk mitigation and management, planning, reporting, monitoring and evaluation and budgeting.
• Provide relevant assistance to COWACDI teams to ensure the mitigation of SEA risks are developed, embedded and strengthened within all COWACDI programming.
• Participate in the development of communication and awareness-raising strategies and tools to ensure appropriate PSEA messaging and knowledge on prohibited behaviours as well as how to report allegations of misconduct, including SEA within communities and amongst beneficiaries.
• Participate and provide inputs for developing PSEA proposals and support the mainstreaming of PSEA within COWACDI programming; coordinate closely with partners, governments, donors, and communities on PSEA needs and responses, as assigned.
• Support the development and provide inputs to reporting on PSEA and communication to highlight COWACDI’s PSEA work within programming.
• Provide inputs for the development and mapping of victims within COWACDI programmes to refer victims for assistance and other support services identified.
• Coordinate referrals for victim assistance in coordination with gender-based violence and support the strengthening of victim services within COWACDI programming;             Support with report writing programming.
• Undertake duty travel as required.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Graduate of Law, International Relations, Psychology, Social Sciences, Development Studies and Planning or a related field from an accredited academic institution.
• One (1) year of relevant professional experience working in humanitarian context.
• Experience implementing projects in the fields of sexual exploitation and abuse, protection, general protection, gender-based violence, accountability to affected populations (AAP), gender mainstreaming.
• Coordination experience with partners, including governments, NGOs, and communities;
• Experience in organizing and facilitating PSEA trainings, in particular capacity-building, and communication materials to promote behaviour change.
• Experience undertaking PSEA risk assessments, in coordination with communities, partners and other key stakeholders.
• Good written and oral communication skills, effective in representation and liaison with external partners.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Inclusion and respect for diversity respect and promote individual and cultural differences; encourage diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent, and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across departments to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivery of results and productivity: delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge, and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring, and motivational way.
• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction

Language required:

• Fluency in oral and written English is required. 
• Working knowledge of other local languages.

Key working relationships: o       All staff (Program & Operation staff)

Application Closing Date 7^th September, 2022.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Send their cover letter and CV in a single PDF format via an e-mail to [email protected] stating the position they are applying for as the subject of their mail.

Additional Information

• Equal Opportunity: COWACDI is an equal–opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, etc.
• Kindly ensure that you are able to work in this location when applying.
• Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.