Join Elela-Care Humanitarian and Development Organization (ECM) as protection officer in Borno

Elela-Care Humanitarian and Development Organization (ECM) is a youth-led, non-governmental organization dully registered with Nigerian government through Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC/IT NO: 182167). Existing since June 2022, ECM focuses on improving the quality of life of vulnerable population across communities in North East Nigeria. ECM operates both in emergency and developmental context and have its programme principally rooted in identifying gaps that affects population or increases vulnerability of population and bridging those gaps through resource base planning and implementation.

We are currently looking for the right candidate to fill the position below

Job Title: Protection Officer
Number of Openings: 1 position
Location:  Maiduguri & Magumeri LGAs (Borno State).
Employment Type:   Contract (Maternity cover)
Contract Duration: 3 months
Job Field: Programs
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The position will be based in Maiduguri with frequent travel to all field locations and take care of the protection component of the project which includes, GBV case management, child protection and mine action activities under the project.
• Will openly represent ECM at stakeholder engagements, sharing fully in ECM mission and vision.
• Develop and implement effective protection strategies across all projects.
• Ensure ECM’s representation and full participation in all protection sector coordination across locations.
• Conduct protection supervision, assessments and monitoring ensuring all ECM protection services are conducted in alignment with the minimum standards
• Provide case management and support to survivors of violence and exploitation, children and all vulnerable persons.
•  Collaborate with other teams and stakeholders to ensure integrated programming
• Work closely with the multi-sectoral project manager to ensure protection mainstreaming in all implementations.
• Ensure compliance with ECM policies and procedures, as well as donor requirements.
•  Manage protection-related budgets and resources.

Experience and technical competencies

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in social science, or Gender studies with at least 3 years’ experience in GBV case management, PSS, Child protection and Mine action.
• Excellent computer skills and excellent tech-savvy skills.
• Ability to prepare reports and manage budgets.
• Proficiency level in English and Hausa (written and spoken). Kanuri is an added advantage.
• Proficiency level in other languages spoken in Borno.
•  Demonstrate experience in civil society organizations or organizations with a good reputation in the community.

Position Requirements

• The Protection officer WILL be based in Maiduguri.
• Master’s degree in relevant fields; Nutrition, Public Health, Community Health will be an added advantage
• Be proficient in the use of computer applications (Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Have excellent team, project management and representation competencies.
• Ability to speak local languages in Magumeri LGA (Kanuri) will be an added advantage.
• Have previous NGO experience managing mobilization in different interventions (i.e., CBT, WASH, Nutrition) preferably.
• Be committed to Action the ECM’s mission, values, and policies.

Women are strongly encouraged to Apply

Application Closing Date: 10th October 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis
• Elela-Care is committed to diversity equity and inclusion, women and person living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Elela-Care is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ethical recruitment, please note that we don’t collect money or participate in any fraudulent activities you can report such to: elelacarea@gmail.com