Project officer job at Novel Alliance for Development Aid (NADA)

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PROJECT OFFICER (GBV, CHILD PROTECTION AND MHPSS) AT NOVEL ALLIANCE FOR DEVELOPMENT AID (NADA)

Location: Kebbe, Goronyo and Sabon Birni LGAs, Sokoto State

Number of Positions: 3

Job Type: Contract

Duration: 6 Months

Qualification: BA/BSc/HND or relevant postgraduate qualification

Experience: 2 years of relevant experience required

Application Deadline: Not specified

Reports To: Programme Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

Novel Alliance for Development Aid (NADA) is seeking qualified and committed Project Officers to coordinate and implement community-based activities in Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Child Protection and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) across Kebbe, Goronyo and Sabon Birni Local Government Areas of Sokoto State.

The successful candidates will support the prevention of abuse, neglect, exploitation and violence against children and vulnerable individuals while promoting the psychosocial wellbeing of children, caregivers and affected communities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Implement child protection, GBV and MHPSS activities in line with approved project plans and humanitarian standards.
2. Identify vulnerable children and survivors and facilitate safe referrals to appropriate services.
3. Support case management, psychosocial first aid, group counselling sessions and recreational activities.
4. Provide survivor-centred support, including intake, assessment, safety planning, follow-up and referrals.
5. Support women and girls’ safe spaces through psychosocial support, life-skills sessions and group activities.
6. Maintain confidential case records and ensure the safe handling of sensitive information.
7. Collect and manage GBV incident data using the Gender-Based Violence Information Management System (GBVIMS), following established information-sharing protocols.
8. Conduct community awareness campaigns on child marriage, child labour, GBV, child rights, safeguarding and harmful traditional practices.
9. Train and mentor community volunteers, caregivers, teachers, community protection committees and local leaders.
10. Strengthen referral pathways and coordinate with government agencies, partner organizations and relevant protection working groups.
11. Ensure compliance with safeguarding, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), confidentiality and do-no-harm principles.
12. Collect, analyse and report programme data, submitting timely weekly, monthly and final reports.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Applicants should possess the following:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counselling, Public Health, Social Sciences or a related field.
2. At least 2 years of experience in child protection, MHPSS or case management, preferably within a humanitarian or development organization.
3. Training or practical knowledge of psychosocial support, psychosocial first aid and child safeguarding.
4. Experience working with children, survivors and vulnerable groups using sensitive, child-friendly approaches.
5. Strong facilitation, community mobilization and communication skills.
6. Good report-writing and data-management abilities.
7. Proficiency in spoken and written English and Hausa.

ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGES

1. A Master’s degree in a relevant field.
2. Certification or training in case management, GBV, mhGAP or related MHPSS areas.
3. Previous experience working in Sokoto State or other parts of northern Nigeria.
4. Familiarity with NGO operations and collaboration with UN agencies and government ministries.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Candidates should demonstrate empathy, integrity, cultural sensitivity, discretion, teamwork, initiative and the ability to work under pressure, with a strong commitment to the best interests of children and the protection of vulnerable populations.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to the email address below.

Email: hr.recuritment@nadaid.org

Email Subject: Project Officer GBV,CP/MHPSS

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NADA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.