Senior Protection Officer

Position: Senior Protection OfficerReports To: Protection Programmes ManagerDuty Station: Maiduguri, Borno StateContract Term: 5 months with possibility of extensionWorking Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 5:15pm, Friday 8:30am - 1:30pmGross Salary: NGN 738.009.79 monthlyBackground:Street Child is a UK charity working to protect vulnerable children and improve access to education in some of the poorest communities in the world. Since November 2016, Street Child has been actively involved in humanitarian response efforts in Nigeria, as well as being a partner of the Education in Emergencies Working Group.Street Child works in the fields of education, child protection, and livelihoods, delivering sustainable solutions and creating maximum impact. Our work includes counselling, family mediation, business support, school building, teacher training, and child protection. We operate through local partnerships and emphasize sustainable development through community participation.About the JobThe Senior Protection Officer leads the implementation of child protection and gender based violence (GBV) interventions for conflict-affected children, girls, and women in Northeast Nigeria. The role supports the Protection Unit to ensure quality service delivery, continuous improvement, and timely response to protection concerns. The officer oversees Street Child's Child Help Desks across all project locations and provides direct support to individuals at risk or survivors of GBV. Regular travel to field sites is required, and during major humanitarian emergencies, flexibility in working hours and responsibilities will be expected.Key Responsibilities:Support to CP/GBV programming activities across project. Provide support, in the CP/GBV Programming which include: Ensuring assistance is provided to children affected by the conflict in a dignified, respectful, equitable and inclusive manner that supports their resilience Ensure the provision of holistic case management to the target population The mainstreaming of inter-agency guidelines (e.g. IASC alternative care placement guidelines) and standards (e.g. CPMS) across the different sectors of programme activities delivered by SC and its partners Ensure the training needs and capacity building for case workers and protection officers are addressed timely Identify available service providers for referral of children in need of other services Ensure compliance with donor rules and regulations during implementationCollaborate with the M&E Officer, CRM Officer, and CPIMS Officer in ensuring adequate data capturing of project beneficiariesHe / She shall also undertake any other role or responsibility assigned by the CP program managerProposed Outputs: Provide technical support to case workers and supervisors on case management and good documentation. Support the caseworkers on correct documentation Provide support on delivery of life skill, PSS and positive parenting Provide technical support to caseworkers on the usage of the CPIMS+ primero Be available on call/skype if any urgent matters arise that a staff would like to share regarding their casework or his/her personal well being Monthly progress reports to the CP manager to highlight needs and gaps. Effective representation of CP , GBV, and DWG field-level coordination activities and meetings. Reporting:Keep the Child Protection Programme Manager informed on the activities of the project by providing relevant correspondence, reports and meeting minutes as well as making regular updates. Responsible for prompt submission of all reports to the Child Protection Program Manager. Work closely with implementing partners to prepare and submit reports on approved frequency to the Programme Manager. Supervise the partners' protection officer/caseworkers to ensure regular follow up on case management. Identify gaps in service provision to children with special attention to UASC, GBV, and CAAFAG, including support for persons with disability, and proactively refer and advocate for those gaps to relevant stakeholders in coordination with the CP Manager. Key Relationships:Street Child and local partners/other agencies/local government/local communities/displaced community, as regards to Street Child's Child Protection programme in conjunction with the Program Manager. Street Child at the stakeholders meeting as necessary e.g. CMTF, GBV and DWG meetings National partner organizations, Community members and other key stakeholders in project locationsPerson Specification & Core Values:Commitment to Street Child mission, vision and values, and the ability to convey with enthusiasm Street Child's role in accompanying and serving forcibly displaced people and in advocating for their right to protection and a life in dignity; This role will involve working with vulnerable people and children, and requires relevant knowledge of safeguarding principles Excellent interpersonal and listening skills with honesty and confidentiality; ability to deal tactfully and discreetly with situations, people, and informationStrong self-starter and independent work ethic, with the capacity and motivation to deliver results while working independentlyAn energetic team player who can effectively collaborate, and who can stand alone when necessaryCommitment to Street Child's mission, vision and values, and the ability to convey with enthusiasm Street Child's role in accompanying and serving forcibly displaced people and in advocating for their right to protection and a life in dignityAcceptance of diversity and inclusion as a core valueWillingness to work in flexible, sub-optimal, stressful and unstable environment. Willingness to travel through the country to different statesAlignment with Street Child's 4P's - Purpose, People, Performance, Partnership - in approach to everyday work dutiesRequirementsBachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Psychology, Social Work, Development Studies, or a related fieldA qualified social worker; or a professional with equivalent proven experience. Experience working in the Humanitarian context. Minimum of 3 years' proven experience in child protection, case management, or reintegration programming, preferably within national or international humanitarian/development NGOsStrong skills in community engagement, psychosocial support, and working in conflict or post-conflict contextsInnovative, solutions-oriented, and equipped with sound analytical, conceptual, and strategic thinking abilitiesDemonstrated commitment to humanitarian principles, child safeguarding, and reintegration of vulnerable groups including Children Associated with Armed Groups (CAAFAG). values Commitment to Street Child's mission, vision, and valuesWe value high integrity, honesty, confidentiality and willingness to work in a flexible, dynamic, and challenging environmentAcceptance of diversity and inclusion as core principlesRequired SkillsExcellent Communication Skills: Strong verbal, written communication abilities and experience in report writingOrganizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficientlyProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Including Word, Excel, and PowerPointTeam Player: Ability to work collaboratively within a team environmentProficiency in English (Spoken proficiency in Hausa and Kanuri is an added advantage). Strong relationship-building skills with external partnersFlexibility to handle changing circumstances in donor-funded projectsExcellent organization with attention to detailTo ApplyPlease submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Closing Date6th December 2025DisclaimerStreet Child welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief or age. Street Child Nigeria does not charge any fees for recruitment and does not use any employment mediator. Any attempt at canvassing at any stage of the recruitment process will lead to direct disqualification and blacklisting.