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Program Assistant (Protection) at FINDEF – Zamfara State
Finpact Development Foundation (FINDEF) is recruiting a Program Assistant (Protection) in Zamfara to support protection services for conflict-affected people, particularly children and families at risk.
Responsibilities
- Identify vulnerable people and support access to appropriate case management, psychosocial care and referral services.
- Keep confidential protection records, monitor case progress and prepare activity reports.
- Organise awareness sessions covering gender-based violence, child protection and available community services.
- Work with community leaders and referral networks to build trust and improve service delivery.
- Gather disaggregated protection data and assist in training community workers and child-protection network members.
- Support community case workers, accountability and feedback mechanisms and regular monitoring visits.
Requirements
- B.Sc., HND, ND or NCE in Social Sciences or a related field.
- At least two years’ INGO experience in child-protection programming.
- Knowledge of protection needs of displaced and conflict-affected communities in north-west Nigeria.
- Strong Hausa and English communication skills, field-travel readiness and familiarity with monitoring methods.
- Commitment to safeguarding, ethical conduct, confidentiality and FINDEF’s Code of Conduct.
How to apply
Email your CV and a cover letter explaining your relevant experience and qualifications, using Program Assistant (Protection) as the subject line.
FINDEF does not charge recruitment fees. Lobbying is prohibited and may lead to disqualification. All appointments depend on funding confirmation.
Email your application to jobs@findef.org.
Application deadline:
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About the employer
Finpact Development Foundation (FINDEF) is a Nigerian humanitarian and development NGO working in food security, livelihoods, education and local NGO coordination. Its work includes programmes in hard-to-reach communities and support for people affected by conflict and other humanitarian needs.
FINDEF emphasises humanitarian principles, accountability and safeguarding in its partnerships and field operations.
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