Job Title: LGA Protection Officer
Key Responsibilites
- Identify and support women and girl survivors of sexual violence through safe, confidential, and survivor-centered approaches.
- Conduct initial assessments, develop case plans, and follow up with cases requiring multisectoral support.
- Provide direct referrals to health, psychosocial, legal, and shelter services as needed.
- Coordinate with service providers to ensure timely and appropriate assistance is delivered.
- Work closely with community leaders, women’s groups, and youth representatives to raise awareness on SGBV, rights of survivors, and available support services.
- Facilitate safe space activities for women and girls to promote resilience and social cohesion.
- Promote community-led protection mechanisms and monitor potential protection risks.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of a Diploma in Social Work, Psychology, Gender Studies, Law, or related field (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
- At least 2 years of experience in protection, case management, or community-based work, especially with survivors of SGBV.
- Knowledge of national and international SGBV protection standards and guidelines (e.g., IASC GBV Guidelines).
- Fluency in Hausa and good understanding of local dialects in Kurfi and Mashi.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with sensitivity to cultural and conflict dynamics.
- Female candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
- Previous experience working in humanitarian settings or insecure environments.
- Familiarity with the context of Katsina State and ongoing protection challenges in the Northwest.
Other Requirements:
- Nigerian citizenship or valid work permit.
- Strong commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and confiden ality.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
- Team player with excellent communication and management skills.
Application Instructions:
The application deadline is on 30th June, 2025. Therefore, Qualified and interested candidates should send their updated Resume to: [email protected] and copy [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email. (E.g., “Job Title – SWODEN Contract Recruitment 2025”).
Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.
Website:
Official Job Website: https://swoden.org/
Or
Send hard copies of their Applications to:
SWODEN Office,
Plot 112, Opposite Access Bank Tashan Mangwaro,
Kofar Kaura,
Katsina State.
Job Features
| Job Category | Protection Officer |