Project Officer (GBV, Child Protection & MHPSS)

About this role

The role is for a Project Officer to coordinate and deliver community-based child protection and psychosocial support activities in Sokoto, focusing on preventing and responding to abuse, neglect, exploitation and violence against children and promoting wellbeing. It targets individuals and communities including caregivers, with responsibilities spanning CP and MHPSS activities, safeguarding and community engagement. The position reports to the Program Manager and works with case workers, PSS facilitators and volunteers across three LGAs. It is a six month project under NADA, a Nigerian NGO focused on humanitarian and development work in the northeast and northwest. There are three filled positions in Kebbe, Goronyo and Sabon Birni.

What you would do

• Deliver and coordinate child protection and MHPSS activities per work plans and standards.
• Identify, assess and refer at-risk children and survivors following case management and referral protocols.
• Provide or facilitate psychosocial first aid, group sessions and activities in child-friendly spaces.
• Support case management for vulnerable children and maintain confidential records.
• Train and mentor community volunteers, caregivers, leaders on child rights, safeguarding and wellbeing.
• Lead community awareness campaigns on protection risks including child marriage and gender-based violence.
• Strengthen referral pathways and coordinate with government, partners and protection working groups.
• Uphold safeguarding principles, do-no-harm and accountability to affected populations.
• Collect, analyse and report programme data and submit weekly, monthly and final reports.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, counselling, public health, social sciences or related field.
• At least 2 years experience in child protection, MHPSS or case management, preferably humanitarian or development setting.
• Training or practical knowledge of psychosocial support and safeguarding.
• Experience working with children, survivors and vulnerable groups using sensitive approaches.
• Strong facilitation, community mobilisation and communication skills.
• Good report writing and data management skills.
• Proficiency in English and Hausa (spoken and written).
• Desirable: Master's degree in a relevant field; certification in case management, GBV or related MHPSS training; prior work in Sokoto or northern Nigeria; familiarity with NGOs, UN agencies and government ministries.

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