Assistant Technical Officer, Child Protection 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: Assistant Technical Officer, Child Protection

Job Requisition ID: 2022202378
Locations: Bama, Banki, Ngala, Damasak – Borno
Job type: Full time
Supervisor: Senior Technical Officer- CP &PSS

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

BA / BS in Social Work, Sociology, Social Sciences, Psychology, or a similar degree with at least 3 years relevant experience in GBV programming including GBV Case management and PSS, GBV prevention as well as setting up and management of women and girls’ safe spaces (WGSS).
At least 3-year experience child protection case management and PSS as well as child protection prevention in humanitarian context.
Extensive knowledge of child protection and PSS in humanitarian context.
Good knowledge of “Caring for child survivor of sexual violence”.
Proven experience in using CPIMS as part of CP case management.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Proven experience in working with IDPs or refugees, returnees, and host communities.
Familiarity with Nigerian law enforcement systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:

Proven experience in setting up and managing child friendly safe spaces in humanitarian context.
Experience in facilitating training and mentorship of local communities to support child protection, GBV and PSS activities.
Understanding Protection and child protection related coordination mechanisms.
Excellent reporting skills.
Strong communication and negotiation skill.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Understanding and commitment to child’s rights and child protection and GBV issues.
Ability to live in the field with minimum access services.
Excellent computer skills
Dynamic, pro-active, and self-motivated.
Ability to meet tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
Mandatory fluent in English and local languages – Hausa, Kanuri
Acts according to FHI360 values; uses ethical considerations to guide decisions.
Solid understanding of Safeguarding and Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP).
Flexible, respectful, willing to cooperate with and support project stakeholders including colleagues, beneficiaries, local community, and local leaders.
Safeguarding of Children: FHI 360 is committed to protecting the dignity, rights and well-being of all children involved in its programs and activities around the world.