Child Protection Assistant (Humanitarian)

TL;DR

Child Protection Assistant (Humanitarian): Implementing and supervising child protection activities in Northwest Nigeria with an accent on case management and psychosocial support. Focus on conducting vulnerability assessments, managing high-risk cases of children, and coordinating with community-based structures to ensure safety and well-being.

Location: Onsite in Katsina, Nigeria

Company

hirify.global is one of the world's largest humanitarian non-governmental organizations helping people devastated by conflict and disaster.

What you will do

• Conduct vulnerability assessments for children experiencing abuse, neglect, exploitation, and violence.
• Develop individualized case-specific action plans for at-risk children and their families.
• Facilitate group psychosocial support, positive parenting sessions, and creative engagement activities.
• Supervise and mentor community volunteers and SHLS facilitators.
• Coordinate with government agencies and stakeholders to establish referral pathways.
• Manage sensitive personal data using CPIMS following data protection principles.

Requirements

• Degree or HND in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or other Social Sciences.
• At least 2 years of experience in implementing child protection programs in humanitarian or development settings.
• Experience in family tracing, reunification, and child safeguarding mechanisms.
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in Hausa is preferred.
• Strong team player with the ability to handle pressure and build professional networks.