Protection Assistant – GBV Vacancy at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) – 3 Openings (Ngala, Banki and Mubi )

Position Title: Protection Assistant - GBV.

Job Station: Adamawa State, Borno State.

INTRODUCTION :-

Protection Assistant - GBV job opportunity is available at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) for individuals who possess BA / BS in SGBV / PSS or similar degree.

Project Overview

• UNHCR, National Commission for Refugees Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) and the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) are leading the refugee response effort in Nigeria to ensure that Cameroonian refugees receive protection and assistance. Response efforts are delivered under the overall leadership of the host government and alongside the Refugee Coordination Model.
• The conflict in north-east Nigeria has resulted in widespread displacement, violations of international humanitarian and human rights law, protection risks and a deepening humanitarian crisis.
• The crisis continues to uproot lives of thousands of children, women and men and is adding to the long history of marginalization and chronic under-development. In the three most affected states of Bomb, Adamawa and Yobe, 7,7 million people need humanitarian assistance, more than 50 per cent of whom are children. In areas recently retaken by the government vulnerable host populations are in critical need of humanitarian interventions including food, water, sanitation, protection, education, shelter and health services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :-

• Candidate will provide psychosocial support activities at one of the safe space.
• Under the supervision of Protection Coordinator, the Protection Assistant will manage all activities related to SGBV / PSS at their assigned field site.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION :-

• BA / BS in SGBV / PSS or similar degree with 1-2 years relevant experience in SGBV and PSS with a sound understanding of protection in humanitarian relief settings.
• Possession of an MPH or postgraduate degree in a related field is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with the Nigeria law enforcement system and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

Apply Before :-

17th February, 2020.

INTERESTED?

• BA / BS in SGBV / PSS or similar degree with 1-2 years relevant experience in SGBV and PSS with a sound understanding of protection in humanitarian relief settings.
• Possession of an MPH or postgraduate degree in a related field is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with the Nigeria law enforcement system and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

WHO IS Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)?

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is a non-profit organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting global health and economic initiatives in Nigeria. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.