Required Qualifications & Experience (Minimum)

1. Diploma or bachelor’s degree in social work, Social Sciences, Law, Human Rights, Development Studies, or related field.
   
2. 1–2 years of experience in protection case management, monitoring, or humanitarian programming.
   
3. Experience in conflict-affected or humanitarian contexts, preferably in Northeast Nigeria.
   
4. Basic understanding of protection principles, case management, and referral pathways.
   
5. Experience conducting community engagement, awareness sessions, or field monitoring activities.
   
6. Good documentation and reporting skills.
   

Case Identification & Support

1. Conduct regular field visits and engage with communities to identify individuals at risk of protection violations, including GBV, child protection concerns, exploitation, and abuse.
   
2. Document cases accurately and maintain confidentiality and adherence to survivor-centered approaches.
   
3. Facilitate safe referrals to appropriate service providers, including GBV services, child protection actors, health facilities, psychosocial support, and legal assistance.
   

Protection Monitoring & Field Support

1. Support protection monitoring by collecting and documenting data on risks, vulnerabilities, and emerging trends within communities.
   
2. Analyze and report protection risks to inform program responses.
   
3. Promote safe and ethical engagement with individuals and communities, respecting confidentiality and protection principles.
   

Community Mobilization & Awareness

1. Mobilize community members to participate in protection awareness sessions and discussions.
   
2. Facilitate community dialogues on protection risks, rights, and available services.
   
3. Support community-based protection structures, including protection committees and focal points.
   

Reporting, Documentation & Coordination

1. Contribute to weekly and monthly field reports by providing timely updates on protection cases, community engagement, and emerging risks.
   
2. Share key protection findings and community feedback with the Protection Officer or Protection Manager.
   
3. Participate in internal coordination meetings, protection sector activities, and support MEAL teams during monitoring visits or assessments.
   

Operational & Logistical Support

1. Assist in planning and coordinating field missions, community outreach, and case management activities.
   
2. Ensure proper documentation of attendance sheets, monitoring tools, and activity reports.
   
3. Support logistical arrangements for community protection and awareness activities.