Since 2015, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been working in Nigeria to support communities affected by displacement. Our aim is to ensure that these communities meet basic needs, improve livelihoods, access essential services and become more resilient to future shocks. We help through our six core competencies: water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), shelter, education, information-counselling and legal assistance (ICLA), livelihoods and food security (LFS), camp management and protection.
Through our rapid response mechanism (RRM), we provide immediate assistance during emergencies. We have 370 staff members and we are present in strategic locations such as Maiduguri, Yola, and JOS. This allows us to respond to the needs of those affected by the conflict across the North-East and North Central regions of Nigeria.
Our strategic locations also enable us to promote equitable access to basic services and strengthen the rights of displaced people and returnees. In addition to our country office and area offices, we also have sub-offices in Dikwa, Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka, and Gwoza.
We are seeking individuals who are passionate about supporting refugees and people forced to flee their homes.
NRC Is looking for a Protection Officer in Yola to support the implementation of the protection activities within the south Area
The Protection Officer is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the protection project in the Area Office. Under the direct supervision of the Area Manager s/he will offer valuable assistance in executing, monitoring, and assessing protection-related tasks at the South Area Office.ย
Specific responsibilitiesย
Integrated Protection Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day support to program and support teams in Return, Host, and IDP communities to identify and address protection gaps. Regularly review NRC Vulnerability and Targeting criteria.
- Conduct regular visits to assigned field locations and collect information using NRC procedures and forms.
- Flag any immediate protection risks observed during protection field visits to the Protection Manager.
- Ensure that the space for focus groups is comfortable and appropriate for the group in question. Ensure privacy for key informant interviews.
- Proactively engage with program teams in the field to ensure that safe programming tools are up to date and relevant to their needs. This includes designing and implementing the NRC referral pathway.
- Enter information on all referrals into the Referral matrix and contribute to data analysis as appropriate, adhering to confidentiality and safety principles.
- Support program safe programming initiatives and ensure that protection Risk Assessments are integrated into all NRC Multi-sectoral assessments, in collaboration with the Protection Coordinator.
- Contribute to the design and planning of relevant trainings and awareness raising sessions for NRC staff, community members, LNGOs, and duty bearers.
- Build the capacity of NRC program and support teams on protection safe programming through regular awareness raising sessions, inductions, and follow-up on Core Protection training.
- Identify information needs of IDPs through visits to IDP camps, IDP interviews, and focus group discussions.
Reporting:
- Maintain accurate records of daily activities, beneficiaries involved, and identified issues.
- Submit field visit reports to the Protection Coordinator on a weekly basis for consolidation and analysis.
- Contribute to the preparation of monthly/weekly work plans in accordance with project objectives and priorities.
Coordination:
- Develop strong working relationships with mandated and specialized protection actors at the field level.
- Participate in coordination and ad-hoc coordination meetings as appropriate.
- Actively participate in regular program meetings and provide updates as necessary.
- Ensure close coordination and communication with other Core Competencies to encourage an integrated approach to program delivery.
HR:
Ensure compliance with safety and security protocols and procedures. Provide constructive input into safety/security discussions for field-level operations.
Generic professional competencies for this position:ย
- University Degree in a relevant discipline (Law, Political Science, Social Science, Psychology, or any other relevant education profile
- Experience working in a protection role in emergency or protracted crisis settings.
- Documented results related to the position's responsibilities.
- Proficiency in English and Hausa.
Context/specific skills, knowledge, and experience:
Contextual knowledge of northeast Nigeria (Adamawa State) preferred.
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B. Behavioral Competenciesย
Planning and delivering resultsEmpowering and building trustCommunicating with impact and respectHandling insecure environmentWhat we offer;
12-monthย contract duration with possibility of extension.Grade 5ย in NRCโs Salary Scale. NRC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.Location: YolaNRC is an equal opportunities employer. In the selection of our staff, we are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.Deadline for applications: 13th June 2023
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our workย culture that empowersย every employee to share ideas and take responsibility:ย At NRC, we think outside the box. We encourage ideas andย give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face.ย You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative
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