Future Resilience and Development Foundation (FRAD) is a registered non-profit organization with the corporate affairs commission, in accordance with the Nigerian Law, FRAD work in both humanitarian and development sector to build the resilience of Vulnerable populations through our interventions in thematic areas of WASH, Nutrition, Protection, Education and early recovery and livelihood. Over the years, FRAD has reached more than 19,000 children, men, women and girls through its various interventions.

FRAD work with the Mission to build the Resilience of vulnerable populations using locally available solutions that ensure participation and bring meaningful development, leaving no one behind. Our Mission and Vision guides our programming to ensure no one is left behind

RECRUITMENT TYPE – contract

Job Title – Protection Officer

• Master’s degree in social science, law, psychology,  health or relevant field
• Proficient in Microsoft office suites and Google workspace.
• Experience: at least 3 years’ experience in GBV case management

Location: Zamfara

Job Field: Non Profit

Duties and Responsibility

Functions / Day to day activities:

1. Team Management: Lead and supervise the protection team, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure the effective implementation of protection activities and the achievement of project objectives.
2. Program Planning and Implementation: Develop, implement, and monitor the protection implementation in line with international standards and best practices, addressing the specific needs and vulnerabilities of target populations.
3. Case Management: Oversee the provision of case management services to identified persons, following  compliance with  best standard and project requirement  and also ensure  access to appropriate support and referrals where necessary
4. Community Engagement: Establish and maintain effective relationships with communities, local authorities, and other stakeholders to promote community participation, empowerment, and community ownership of protection initiatives.
5. Capacity Building: Identify training needs and develop capacity-building initiatives for staff, partners, and community members and stakeholders.
6. Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitor the implementation of protection activities, collect and analyze data on program indicators, and prepare regular reports to track progress, identify challenges, and document lessons learned.
7. Coordination and Collaboration: Coordinate closely with other sectors and organizations to ensure a holistic approach to protection programming
8. Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality and integrity of protection services and interventions, adhering to humanitarian principles, codes of conduct, and organizational policies and procedures.

Performance measures:

•     Case Management metrics

•     Protection Monitoring and Reporting

•     Coordination and Collaboration

•     Capacity Building and Training

•     Community Engagement and Participation

•     Security and Safety Measures

•     Disability, Equity, Gender and Inclusion

•     Accountability and Feedback Mechanism

•     Adherence to standards and guidelines

•     Adaptation and Learning

Requirement:

• Must be honest, accountable, a good listener, able to work in a team, transparent and honest.
• Must have understanding and ability to action and communicate DEI principles in all activities.
• Must be computer literate, with a good knowledge of MS office suites and google workspace.
• Bachelor’s degree in social science, with at least 3 years’ experience in similar role.
• Good report writing and workshop facilitation.
• The position will be based in Maiduguri with frequent travel to all field locations and take care of the protection component of the project which includes, GBV case management, child protection and mine action activities under the project.
• Master’s degree in social science, with at least 3 years’ experience in GBV case management, PSS and Child protection Proficient in Microsoft office suites and google workspace
• Fluent in Hausa and local languages within the LGAs of implementation.

Desirable skills:

• Timeliness,
• Honesty
• Accountability
• Good communication skills,
• Confidence,
• proactiveness and able to manage pressure.
• Fluent in Hausa, Kanuri and any other indigenous languages
• Case Management
• Coordination and Collaboration
• Monitoring and Reporting
• Capacity Building and Training
• Community Engagement and Participation

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should apply by sending their application CV and cover letter in One Document to the following email address: [email protected].  Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis (Deadline – 12^th July 2024)

Note                                                       

• The title of the position must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis due to urgency of need of the position  Successful candidate will be required to resumed on immediately  after successful reference check.
• FRAD Foundation is committed to diversity equity and inclusion, women and person living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

FRAD has zero tolerance Sexual exploitation and abuse

Building Resilience, Leave No one behind