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Child Protection Assistant

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Qualifications

Diploma in Social Work, Community Development, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children and/or youth.
Strong understanding of child rights and relevant human rights frameworks.
Proven knowledge of child protection principles and practices.
Experience with community-based approaches.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Fluency in spoken local languages (e.g., Hausa, Kanuri, or other relevant languages).
Ability to conduct outreach activities at the community level.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Identify, document, and provide support to children and families requiring individualized assistance, including separated and unaccompanied children.
Ensure proper documentation of cases involving separated and unaccompanied children in line with standard family tracing and reunification procedures and LABDI’s child safeguarding policy.
Refer cases with specific needs to appropriate service providers, ensuring proper follow-up and documentation of all referrals.
Immediately escalate urgent or complex cases to the direct supervisor.
Conduct regular follow-up and monitoring visits, providing psychological first aid and other necessary support based on the child’s needs.
Establish and strengthen community-based protection mechanisms, including the selection, training, and mentorship of community volunteers.
Coordinate effectively between community-based volunteers and LABDIto ensure smooth implementation of activities.
Conduct community awareness sessions on child protection issues, identification of vulnerable children, and procedures for registering separated and unaccompanied children, including family tracing.
Facilitate community consultations on temporary care arrangements for separated and unaccompanied children.
Ensure all interventions are culturally sensitive and uphold the dignity of children, youth, and their families.

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