Protection Officer at Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa (GHIV Africa)

Project: UNICEF Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) Project

Duration: 3 Months

Location: Nganzai LGA (Kirikasamma, Kolkol, Red Bricks, and Lawanti communities)

Reporting to: Head of Programs, GHIV Africa

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Orientation and Training:

• Conduct orientation sessions for the project team and stakeholders, including beneficiaries in Kirikasamma, Kolkol, Red Bricks, and Lawanti communities.
• Ensure that all team members and stakeholders are well-informed about the project goals, activities, and protection protocols.

Assessment and Advisory:

• Carry out comprehensive assessments of protection issues within the communities.
• Evaluate access to project sites and approve activity locations based on safety and protection standards.
• Provide ongoing advice to the project team on protection-related concerns to enhance the project's effectiveness and safety.

Response to Protection Issues:

• Address protection issues as they arise, focusing on child protection, gender-based violence (GBV), and general community safety.
• Report protection incidents and responses to GHIV Africa on a monthly basis, ensuring detailed documentation and follow-up.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Monitor and track protection-related issues continuously.
• Prepare and submit detailed monthly reports on protection issues, activities, and outcomes to GHIV Africa.
• Utilize monitoring data to inform project adjustments and improvements.

Collaboration and Support:

• Work closely with the project team to support the implementation of project activities.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between project staff, stakeholders, and community members to ensure a cohesive approach to protection.

REPORTING:

• Regularly report to the Head of Programs at GHIV Africa.
• Provide updates on project progress, protection challenges, and recommendations for improving protection measures.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Rights, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in protection work, preferably within a humanitarian context.

SKILLS:

• Strong understanding of protection principles and best practices.
• Excellent assessment and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and training abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and with external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in report writing and documentation.
• Familiarity with the cultural and social dynamics of Nganzai is an advantage.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Empathy and Compassion: Demonstrates a genuine concern for the well-being of vulnerable individuals.
• Integrity: Maintains the highest ethical standards in all professional activities.
• Resilience: Capable of working under challenging conditions and managing stress effectively.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive in identifying issues and implementing solutions.