Senior Technical Officer - Child Protection & Psychosocial Support at Family Health International (FHI 360)

Full Time Jobs

Borno Maiduguri

Posted 2 years ago

Family Health International is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Technical Officer – Child Protection & Psychosocial Support

Job Requisition ID: 2022202369
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job type: Full time
Supervisor: Protection Coordinator

About Family Health International: Family Health International (FHI 360) is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology – creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

Job Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or similar fields with at least 7 years relevant experience in Child Protection and PSS programming in emergencies or humanitarian settings.
BA/BS in social work, sociology, psychology, or related fields with 10 years relevant experience in Child protection and PSS programming in emergencies or humanitarian settings.
Familiarity with Nigerian law enforcement systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:

Vast knowledge and experience working on child protection in in emergencies (CPiE).
Strong skills in child protection program mining (emergency recovery, and development, specifically prevention and response to family separation, case management approaches), understanding of Best Interest Procedures and community-based protection approaches.
Proven understanding and experience applying Child protection guiding principles and approaches as well as implementing the CP minimum standards within projects.
Extensive knowledge and experience in PSS programming for children, adolescents, and adult people in humanitarian settings.
Proven advocacy skills and experience with engagement on protection issues within the humanitarian infrastructure; has knowledge of and experience in engaging the cluster system in IDP camps or coordination mechanisms in refugee camps.
Experience conducting CP/PSS trainings, including individual case management.
Experience implementing SHL program for adults and children or other participatory learning approaches.
Experience using the CP Information Management System (CPIMS).
Knowledge and experience in community-based protection mechanisms, especially those related to Child protection.
Experience in project cycle management, including proposal writing, budget management, and donor reporting.
Solid planning, organizational and reporting skills.
Excellent computer and IT skills, and strong protection data management skills.
Strong oral and writing communication skills.
Flexible, respectful, willing to cooperate with and support project staff at different levels.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent team building and conflict resolution skills.
Ability for rapid analysis of complex issues, strong decision-making skills, and translation of programmatic learning and priorities into operational strategies.
Multitask with ability to meet tight deadlines.
High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English & Hausa communication.