Gender and Protection Assistant at Damnaish Human Capacity Building Initiative (DHCBI)

Damnaish Human Capacity Building Initiative (DHCBI) is a Humanitarian Non-Governmental Organization, founded in 2014 and incorporated with the Nigerian Government (Corporate Affairs Commission) in 2015 (CAC/IT/No 83231) to provide humanitarian assistance, in terms of emergency and Capacity building, social development and empowerment to eradication poverty and the fear of want. It has since its inception, been strategizing, collaborating, and interfacing with relevant stakeholders toward enhancing the individual’s ability to break free from poverty or bounce back in times of crisis.

Our society has over the years been bedeviled by insecurity, poverty, illiteracy, disease, hunger, malnutrition, lack of access to clean, water bad sanitation, human rights abuses environmental degradation as well a lack of economic opportunities, making it possible for the humanitarian crisis to thrive. DHCBI, therefore, has tailored its humanitarian services to building or restoring the capacity of individuals and communities towards rapid and quick recovery by supporting livelihoods and sustainable basic services through some articulated programs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Gender and Protection Assistant

Location: Mafa Local Government Area, Borno
Appointment Type: Full Time Contract
Contract Duration: 8 months
Immediate Supervisor: Gender/Protection Officer
Working Condition: Field-based with extensive travel to project sites.

General Description and Job Brief

• The Gender and Protection Assistant supports DHCBI’s efforts to integrate gender equality and protection principles across all project activities, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all beneficiaries.
• The role involves actively engaging with community members, conducting sensitization sessions, supporting protection initiatives, and maintaining robust mechanisms for preventing and addressing exploitation and abuse.
• The Assistant will work closely with the Project Manager/Gender and Protection Officer to ensure the effective implementation of gender-sensitive and protection-focused strategies, particularly in the context of the Early Recovery Project in Malakyariri.

Responsibilities
Program Implementation:

• Assist in integrating gender equality and protection principles into all project activities.
• Facilitate gender and protection awareness sessions for community members and project stakeholders.
• Support the establishment of safe spaces for women, children, and vulnerable groups within the community.
• Conduct protection assessments to identify risks and recommend mitigation measures.

Community Engagement:

• Engage with community leaders, women’s groups, and other stakeholders to promote gender-sensitive and protection-focused programming.
• Foster community participation in protection initiatives, ensuring inclusive representation of women, youth, and marginalized groups.

Monitoring and Data Collection:

• Collect and document data on gender equality indicators and protection outcomes during field activities.
• Maintain accurate records of gender and protection-related interventions, including beneficiary feedback and incident reports.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Provide regular updates to the Project Manager on gender and protection activities, challenges, and successes.
• Document and share lessons learned to inform future programming.

Training and Capacity Building:

• Assist in the training of staff and community members on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and gender equality principles.
• Support the development of IEC materials on gender and protection for community sensitization.

Complaint and Feedback Handling:

• Help establish and maintain safe and confidential feedback and reporting mechanisms for beneficiaries.
• Promptly address gender and protection concerns raised by beneficiaries and escalate unresolved issues to the Project Manager.

Qualifications
Education:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Work, Community Development, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in gender and protection programming, preferably in humanitarian settings.

Requirements:

• Applicant must be Mafa LGA indigenes.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of gender and protection principles, including PSEA.
• Excellent communication and community engagement skills.
• Ability to collect and analyze gender-related and protection data.
• Proficiency in using MS Office tools for reporting and documentation.

Additional:

• Ability to work in remote field locations under challenging conditions.
• Fluency in Hausa and/or Kanuri is an advantage.

Application Closing Date
9th January, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• DHCBI does not solicit fees from job seekers at any stage of the recruitment process.
• DHCBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and highly encourages applications from women, youth, and persons with disabilities.
• DHCBI upholds the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence.
• Only Mafa LGA indigenes will be considered.