Protection Officer (Child Protection & GBV Programming)

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Gender Studies, or related field.
  
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in child protection and GBV programming within NGOs or humanitarian settings.
  
• Strong knowledge of GBIMS+ and CPIMS+ systems.
  
• Experience in community mobilization, training facilitation, and stakeholder engagement.
  
• Ability to manage teams and coordinate multi-location activities.
  
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of Hausa and/or Kanuri is an added advantage.
  
• Willingness to work in remote, hard-to-reach areas under challenging conditions.
  
• Knowledge of safeguarding, protection mainstreaming, and gender inclusion.
  
• Familiarity with humanitarian coordination structures in Northeast Nigeria.
  

A. Program Implementation & Coordination

• Oversee day-to-day implementation of child protection and GBV activities across Bama, Ngala, and Gwoza.
  
• Supervise and provide technical guidance to the GBIMS/CPIMS Assistant and GBV/CP Assistant.
  
• Ensure effective use of GBIMS+ and CPIMS+ systems for case management and reporting.
  

B. Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation

• Track progress of protection activities using FRAD’s MEAL tools.
  
• Ensure timely and accurate data entry into GBIMS+ and CPIMS+.
  
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for internal and donor use.
  
• Document success stories, challenges, and lessons learned.
  

C. Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent FRAD Foundation in protection coordination meetings at state and LGA levels.
  
• Maintain strong relationships with community leaders, women/youth groups, and local authorities.
  
• Liaise with government agencies, UN bodies, and NGOs to strengthen protection networks.
  

D. Training & Capacity Building

• Support delivery of training sessions on child protection, GBV prevention/response, and safeguarding.
  
• Build capacity of community volunteers and staff on case management, referral pathways, and protection mainstreaming.
  
• Ensure inclusive participation of women, youth, and persons with disabilities.
  

E. Logistics & Operational Support

• Coordinate logistics for protection activities, including transport, venues, and materials.
  
• Ensure proper documentation of activity attendance and distributions.
  
• Support procurement processes in line with FRAD and donor guidelines.