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Protection Officer - National Position

Art der Tätigkeit
Nationale Stelle
Kontinent
Afrika
Land
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.

For its work in Maiduguri, Jere and Konduga, Borno State Nigeria, Malteser International is looking for an experienced Protection Officer  – National Position.

Under the direct supervision of the Area Coordinator (Maiduguri, Jere and Konduga), the Protection Officer will be responsible for the coordination and supervision of Malteser International’s GBV Programme implementation by partners across MI locations of intervention in the titled location. Specifically, s/he will plan, implement, monitor and document protection activities targeting MI beneficiaries, community structures and local stakeholders. 

Your responsibilities:

  • Provision of Support to GBV Survivors: Identify and ensure GBV survivors receive appropriate support, adhering to Malteser International and donor standards and guidelines

  • Capacity Building and Supervision: Manage and provide training, technical support, and capacity building for the case management team to maintain high service delivery standards

  • Documentation and Reporting: Document GBV cases systematically, maintain a secure filing system, and contribute to internal and external donor reporting

  • Protection Monitoring: Oversee protection monitoring activities, analyze protection trends, and produce regular reports with technical input and visuals for decision-making

  • Data Protection and Policies Compliance: Ensure adherence to data protection policies and case conferencing protocols, leveraging appropriate tools and platforms

  • Coordination and Liaison: Engage with target communities, local authorities, and stakeholders to ensure effective case management, protection referrals, and inter-agency coordination
  • Representation and Stakeholder Engagement: Represent Malteser International at relevant forums such as GBV Working Groups and NGO meetings, facilitating partnerships and advocacy for the protection program

Your profile:

  • University Degree in Social Sciences or related field with minimum of 3 years relevant professional experience in Protection sector (including at least one year in a supervisory role)

  • Strong technical knowledge in general protection and GBV programming (i.e., protection monitoring, case management, psychosocial support activities)

  • Strong report writing, planning and organizational skills with commitment to accuracy and attention to detail, logical and flexible approach to solving problems and ability to cope with competing priorities

  • Good IT standard skills including proficiency in using MS Office, especially Excel spreadsheets

  • Ability to manage teams, initiate and organize work with ability to establish priorities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to work in a team-oriented environment while maintaining an individual workload

  • Good English skills (speaking and writing) and knowledge of beneficiary languages (Hausa and Kanuri) are necessary

What we offer:

  • Start Date: As soon as possible
  • 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 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.

How to apply:

If you are interested in this position, please apply online at our job portal until Thursday, 16th January 2025.

Your cover letter and resume should be saved as one PDF document.

Please note that the recruitment will be done on a rolling base and may terminate before the deadline.