Child Protection Officer at Finpact Development Foundation (FINDEF)

Finpact Development Foundation (FINDEF) is an indigenous non-governmental organization. Our focus is on delivering lasting value through the work we do, making us trusted advisors to all our partners. We are actively involved in the food security, livelihood and education projects, as well as government-led NGO coordination committee platform. Our local presence, capacity, experience, relationships, understanding of local culture and context are all major factors that enable us deliver humanitarian response.

We are guided by humanitarian principles and our working philosophy with partners includes commitment to transparency, accountability, shared goals, honesty and trust. We keep a fast paced environment where self-motivated and independent Individuals who are looking to constantly develop themselves thrive well. We pride ourselves in working at hard to reach communities while maintaining keen focus on culture and management structures that support excellent interaction with partners and stakeholders.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Child Protection Officer

Location: Sokoto

Position Summary

• The Child Protection Officer is responsible for developing community-based child protection strategies, enhancing local capacities to prevent and respond to violence against adolescent girls, and collaborating with stakeholders to strengthen protection mechanisms.

 Key Responsibilities

• Implement child protection strategies tailored to the needs of adolescent girls.
• Strengthen community-based child protection structures to identify, report, respond, and refer cases of abuse and violence.
• Lead capacity-building initiatives for community-based groups, focusing on child protection mechanisms and interventions.
• Support the education team to improve the physical and emotional safety of children, supporting safe learning environments.
• Collaborate with government, NGOs, and community leaders to integrate child protection efforts with wider community development and education initiatives.
• Equip girls and boys in the community with the skills and experiences vital to making balanced, strategic life choices as well as promote the safety, prevention of and response to violence against children in schools and communities.
• Ensure that quality child protection services are provided to the population served by the project.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of child protection interventions, providing regular reports and insights to improve program effectiveness.
• Participate in child protection programme meetings, including programme development and contingency planning discussions on emergency preparedness in the community or other locations designated, to provide technical and operational information, advice and support.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Psychology, International Development, Social Work or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in child protection programs, preferably in Northwest Nigeria or similar contexts.
• Deep understanding of the socio-cultural dynamics affecting child protection and gender-based violence in the target regions.
• Proven ability to develop and facilitate training and capacity-building programs.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
• Fluency in English and Hausa, with proficiency in local languages considered a strong asset.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume (not more than 3 pages) and Cover Letter (not more than one page) detailing why they are qualified for this position to: [email protected] with “Child Protection Officer” as the subject of the email.

Important Information and Notice

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only qualified candidates will be contacted.
• FINDEF is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disabilities.
• Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. Our organization procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
• We are an equal opportunity employer. We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities.
• FINDEF does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. FINDEF's recruitment process is transparent, and merit based. Lobbying of any form is not allowed and can lead to disqualification.
• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
• This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various project locations