Accountability to Affected Population (AAP) Officer at Wadata Relief Care Initiative (WRCI)

Job Description
As an AAP Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that WRCI's programs and services are responsive to the needs and priorities of the affected population. Your responsibilities will include:

• Needs Assessment: Conduct regular needs assessments in collaboration with the Project Implementation Committee to identify and understand the needs of the affected population.
• Participant Identification: Work closely with the Project Implementation Committee to identify project participants using defined criteria that ensure equitable and inclusive participation.
• Feedback Mechanisms: Establish and maintain effective feedback mechanisms to gather feedback from beneficiaries.
• Complaint Handling: Develop a complaint-handling mechanism to address grievances and concerns.
• Advocacy: Advocate for the rights of the affected population and ensure that their voices are heard.
• Reporting: Prepare regular reports on the effectiveness of WRCI's programs and services in meeting the needs of the affected population.
• Capacity Building: Build the capacity of WRCI staff and partners in AAP principles and practices, including protection mainstreaming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, International Development, Human Rights, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in humanitarian or development contexts.
• Strong understanding of accountability principles and practices, focusing on protection mainstreaming.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Fluency in English and Hausa.

Additional Skills (Preferred):

• Experience in conducting needs assessments and surveys.
• Knowledge of local customs and traditions.
• Training in accountability to affected populations, including protection mainstreaming.