Protection Officer At Justice, Development and Peace Commission (JDPC)

Background 

JUSTICE DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE COMMISSION (JDPC), MAIDUGURI DIOCESE  MAIDUGURI DIOCESAN SECRETARIAT, OPP MUSA USMAN STATE SECRETARIAT, P.O.BOX 58, MAIDUGURI BORNO STATE.  

Justice, Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) is a non-governmental organization which has been engaged in developmental works in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States for the past 50 years. JDPC also focuses on Agriculture, WaSH, Nutrition, MHPSS and other emergency programming, reaching out to all persons based on need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality. 

JDPC is inviting suitably qualified candidates for the above-mentioned position to work in Kaga LGA. 

Candidates must be prepared to start work as soon as possible. 

Positions: Protection Officer
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Mubi
Travel Required: Yes

Post Description: 

The post holder will be responsible for protection mainstreaming and gender analysis on FSL, Agric, Nutrition, and WaSH components. This post requires in-depth knowledge on protection mainstreaming, gender inclusion and diversity, FSL, Agric programming, nutrition and behavior change communication (SBCC). The post holder will be responsible and should have vast experience on Gender and social inclusion (GESI) analysis during program implementation and provide quality assessment on protection mainstreaming, case management and sector referral. With the support of the MHPSS/Protection Lead, s/he will also advise and build capacity of other sector teams on gender and protection mainstreaming and best practices. S/he will report directly to the Senior Program Manager and will work closely with other sectors.

Specific duties and responsibilities:  

• Lead project team in the development and implementation of Gender and protection components during project life circle.   
• Oversee the implementation of protection activities and ensure adequate gender mainstreaming across program field locations.
• Develop activity work plans and manage day-to-day activity implementation related to protection.
• Advising about the effects of discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender, race, religion, and sexual orientation.  
• Acting as a liaison and representing vulnerable groups in the community for inclusion, diversity, and protection of members of the community  
• Raising awareness, sensitization and promoting change on gender and protection mainstreaming  
• Conducting gender and diversity analysis on each beneficiary selected  

• Interpreting and ensuring safeguarding policies and compliance on “Do no harm” during project implementation.  
• Facilitate referrals and liaise with relevant organizations and community groups on protection case management, diversity inclusion and protection mainstreaming.  
• Assist in developing beneficiary selection criteria for inclusion of vulnerable groups and diversity.
• Provide technical feedback on protection mainstreaming indicators and ensure vulnerability criteria are adopted in selecting beneficiaries.
• Coordinate and facilitate community sessions on protection mainstreaming during training and endure gender and social inclusion.  
• Coordinate community base protection network for participatory monitoring and evaluation, reflective practice, and impact measurement. 
• Conduct project assessment on a quarterly basis to assess the progress of the project for adjustments, and possible improvements. 
• Organize meetings and FGD with beneficiaries on protection mainstreaming, gender and inclusion   and provide diversity feedback to program team. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS 

• Bachelor’s degree in law, psychology, business, management, education, social/community work, public administration, sociology and/or other relevant social sciences preferred.  
• Minimum of three year’s professional experience in protection mainstreaming gender and diversity 
• Experience in developing and using protection, gender and diversity tools.
• Previous experience in design, implementation, and mainstreaming protection in FSL, Nutrition Wash and gender programs.
• Experience in developing gender and protection training manuals.

Personal Skills   

• Strong sensitivity and respect for local cultures 
• Professional manner in dealing with community members and co-workers.  
• Strong listening skills combined with excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.  
• Possess good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. 
• Ability to work to meet deadlines in multiple tasking environments. 
• Excellent organization, planning and analytical skills.  
• Good writing skills in English and any local language. 
• Ability to work in a challenging and demanding environment. 
• Ability to work as part of a team and coordinate with other JDPC staff.  How to Apply:  

Interested candidates should click here to apply not later thatthan 11: 59pm on Sunday the 18^th of August 2024.  

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Note: Females are encouraged to apply

JDPC Maiduguri has zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted afterwards.