Emergency Protection Assistant - National Position
Poste National
Afrique
Nigeria
Malteser International is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.
We have been working in Nigeria since 2017. In Northeast Nigeria and more specifically in Borno, Taraba and Adamawa States, MI is currently active in the WASH, Protection and FNSL sectors for saving and improving the lives of both the IDP/refugee populations as well as the host communities. The WASH activities focus on improved access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene which include NFI distribution, solarization of boreholes, rehabilitation of hand pumps, construction of latrines and hygiene promotion. The protection activities focus on prevention and response to Gender Based Violence (GBV) cases. The Food Nutrition Security and Livelihood interventions mainly focus on micro gardening, pullet rearing for egg production, composting and Nutrition (food demonstration, referrals of malnutrition cases to nutrition partners, and sensitization on nutrition. Malteser International applies a participatory, gender-sensitive and inclusive approach.
Following the floods in Borno State, Malteser International is recruiting 4 Protection assistants to implement a project to respond to the needs of affected people.
Under the management of the MJK Area Coordinator, in close cooperation with GBV team members, the protection Assistant will provide Protection Monitoring services and basic counselling interventions, and conduct emotional support groups with women, girls and survivors of gender-based violence.
Your responsibilities:
- Provide psychosocial support (PFA) and counselling for GBV survivors and refer to case management services when needed
- Provide emotional support group sessions to women and girls at risk of or survivors of gender-based violence in compliance with best practices and MI’s guidelines
- Conduct awareness raising to encourage the help-seeking behaviour of GBV and SEA survivors
- Provide day-to-day Protection Monitoring- related activities in Borno State
- Be directly responsible for identifying, documenting and supporting the provision of direct protection assistance to vulnerable women and girls
- Work with a team of Community Protection volunteers, GBV case workers and PSS staff in identifying GBV cases, referrals and follow-up
- Also provide psychological first aid (PFA), basic counselling services and PSS support for victims of trauma, survivors of GBV as well as other people in need
Your profile:
- A university degree in one of the following fields is required: Public Health, Social Sciences, Sanitary Engineering, Utility Engineering, Environment or Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Climate change or another relevant technical field
- Experience CCM setting is well-appreciated, with at least 2 years of progressively responsible humanitarian work experience with UN, governments, and/or NGO, including programme management and/or coordination in the first phase of a major emergency response relevant to the cluster
- Proven ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders in an emergency
- Excellent presentational skills
- Being immediately available
What we offer:
- Start Date: Subject to the availability of funding
- Duty Station: Maiduguri, Jere and Konduga
- Salary expectation: According to qualification and experience
- Group Life Insurance Package, Health Insurance Package, 13th Month bonus, and other petty benefits like monthly call card and beverages
Working for Malteser International
Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin.
Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.
Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices - we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please have a look here.
Contact Details:
How to apply:
If you are interested in this position, please apply online at our job portal until Friday, 5th October 2024.
N.B Your cover letter and resume should be saved as one PDF document.
Suitable candidates may be contacted before the application deadline.