Protection Assistant needed at Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa

LOCATION: Shinkafi, Maradun, and Gusau LGAs, Zamfara State

Slot:3

DURATION: October 2024 – November 2025

REPORTING TO: Protection Officer

ORGANIZATION: GHIV Africa (Implementing Partner with UNICEF Protection Project)

JOB SUMMARY

GHIV Africa seeks a Protection Assistant to support child protection activities, focusing on ending child marriage, in Zamfara State.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Support community sensitization and awareness creation on child protection issues and the negative impact of early marriages.
2. Assist in facilitating workshops with government stakeholders, traditional leaders, religious leaders, and other relevant stakeholders.
3. Support the establishment and management of safe spaces for adolescent girls.
4. Assist in training adolescent girls on life skills, Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) knowledge, and services.
5. Provide support for comprehensive case management services, including counseling and referrals.
6. Ensure registration of adolescents on the Child Protection Information Management System (CPIMS) data platform.
7. Collaborate with vocational training providers to deliver entrepreneurship skills training.
8. Assist in distributing startup kits for income-generating activities to adolescent girls.
9. Organize and facilitate end of meeting with Community Protection Volunteers Submit monthly reports to the protection officer.
10. Give weekly update to Protection officer/or any time needed.
11. Assigned to any other related duties.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor’s degree or minimum of Diploma in Social Sciences, Psychology, or related field.
2. 1-2 years of experience in child protection, social work, or related field.
3. Strong community engagement and facilitation skills.
4. Ability to work in challenging environments.
5. Fluency in local languages (Hausa) and English.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience working with INGOs/NNGOs or similar organizations/works.
2. Knowledge of Child Protection Management System (CPIMS) data platform.
3. Familiarity with Zamfara State’s cultural context.
4. Understanding the local languages (Hausa, and Fulani) and others.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• EMPATHY AND COMPASSION: Demonstrates a genuine concern for the well-being of vulnerable individuals.
• INTEGRITY: Maintains the highest ethical standards in all professional activities.
• RESILIENCE: Capable of working under challenging conditions and managing stress effectively.
• PROBLEM-SOLVING: Proactive in identifying issues and implementing solutions.
• GHIV AFRICA PSEA/GBV, AND CHILD SAFEGUARDING POLICIES: The successful candidate shall comply and promote the PSEA/GBV, and Child safeguarding Policies at all course and all levels.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

GHIV Africa is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Join us in making a difference in the lives of vulnerable communities in Zamfara state. Your expertise and dedication can help ensure the safety and protection of vulnerable persons.

NOTE: Female candidates and PLWDs are highly advised to apply.