Protection Assistant-Gender Based Violence at the Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) – Borno & Adamawa

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.

To strengthen this operations and interventions in the North-East part of the country, we are seeking qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Protection Assistant-Gender Based Violence

Locations: Borno (Banki & Ngala) & Adamawa (Mubi & Yola)
Contract Type: Fixed Term

Overview
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 Borno, 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.

Job Description

Protection Assistant-Gender Based Violence will provide psychosocial support activities at one of the safe spaces.
Under the supervision of the Protection Coordinator, the ATO – Protection Assistant will manage all activities related to SGBV/PSS at their assigned field site.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

BA/BS in SGBV/PSS or a similar degree with 1 to 2 years’ relevant experience in SGBV and PSS with a sound understanding of protection in humanitarian relief settings.
Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is highly desirable.
Familiarity with Nigerian law enforcement systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

Application Closing Date
15th July, 2019.

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