The Center for Humanitarian Impact and Development (C-HID) is a humanitarian and development organization committed to empowering communities for sustainable growth and strengthening the resilience and well-being of vulnerable and underserved populations. C-HID works across key areas including Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Food Security and Livelihoods, Health and Nutrition, Protection, Education, Climate Action, Renewable Energy, environmental restoration and other community development interventions.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Protection Assistant
Location: Gujba, Yobe
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsibilities
- Support protection activities at community and field level.
- Conduct sensitization on protection, safeguarding, PSEA, inclusion and available services.
- Identify protection concerns and support appropriate referrals.
- Support protection monitoring and documentation.
- Promote inclusion and participation of vulnerable and at-risk groups.
- Support community-based complaints and feedback mechanisms while maintaining confidentiality.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Public Health or a related discipline. Relevant protection, safeguarding, PSEA or humanitarian experience is desirable.
- Relevant qualifications and experience for the position applied for.
- Good communication, interpersonal, documentation and teamwork skills.
- Commitment to humanitarian principles, accountability, inclusion and respect for affected communities.
- Ability and willingness to work in challenging field environments.
- Integrity, professionalism and compliance with C-HID policies, Code of Conduct, safeguarding, PSEA, anti-fraud and anti-corruption requirements.
- Knowledge of Gujba and/or Buni Yadi is an advantage.
Application Closing Date
4th September, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an updated CV and cover letter indicating the position and preferred duty station, together with relevant certificates where applicable and two professional referees to: [email protected], CC: [email protected] using “Application – [Protection Assistant ] – [Gujba/Buni Yadi]” as the subject of the email.
Important Notice
- Applications should be submitted as one PDF document.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- C-HID reserves the right to conduct reference checks and verify submitted qualifications.
- C-HID does not charge any fee at any stage of recruitment.
- Candidates should not offer money, gifts or inducements in connection with recruitment.
- Fraudulent or unethical attempts to influence recruitment may result in disqualification.
- C-HID maintains zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, fraud, corruption, harassment and abuse of power.
- C-HID is an equal opportunity organization and encourages qualified candidates to apply.
