- Company: Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN PROJECT)
- Location: Borno
- Job type: Full-time
- Deadline: 25 October 2026
About the role
EYN Projects is a community-based non-profit organization dedicated to humanitarian and developmental services. We are seeking a Protection Officer (Internal) to lead the day-to-day implementation of child protection and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) activities in Borno. This full-time, onsite position focuses on ensuring that survivors and children at risk have access to safe, confidential, and quality services in line with humanitarian standards.
Responsibilities
- Implement planned child protection and GBV activities according to the project work plan and donor requirements.
- Identify, assess, and refer children at risk and GBV survivors to appropriate services such as case management, health, and legal aid.
- Provide or supervise case management and psychosocial support, including child-friendly and safe space activities.
- Conduct community awareness and behavior change sessions on child rights and GBV prevention.
- Establish and strengthen community-based protection structures, such as child protection committees.
- Build the capacity of case workers, volunteers, and community leaders through training and mentoring.
- Maintain service mapping and referral pathways, and coordinate with government agencies and UN bodies.
- Ensure adherence to safeguarding policies, PSEA, and the code of conduct.
- Collect, document, and report accurate data securely using agreed tools.
- Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and learning, and prepare regular reports.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (or HND) in Social Work, Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Law, Gender Studies, Development Studies, or a related field. A Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in child protection and/or GBV programming, preferably in a humanitarian or development context.
- Practical knowledge of case management, survivor-centred approaches, and GBV Guiding Principles.
- Experience working with communities, local leaders, and government stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and PSEA principles.
- Good report writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in English; knowledge of Hausa, Kanuri, Fulfulde, or other local languages is an advantage.
- Willingness to travel and work in remote or field locations.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply online. The application deadline is 25th October, 2026.