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Digital Rights and Mental Health Initiative (DRMHI)

Protection Officer (Volunteer)

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Location

Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

Closing Date

Not specified

Job Tags / Metadata

DRMHIProtectionSafeguardingChild ProtectionHumanitarianVolunteerCommunity ProtectionNGOBornoMaiduguriNigeriaSocial Work

Position Description & Requirements

Job Overview

DRMHI is recruiting a Protection Officer volunteer as part of its current volunteer intake in Maiduguri. The role supports protection-related programme activities and safe engagement with beneficiaries.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support implementation of protection activities.
  • Assist with community protection and awareness activities.
  • Support identification of protection concerns and risks.
  • Assist with referrals to appropriate protection or specialized services.
  • Support community engagement and sensitization activities.
  • Maintain confidentiality of beneficiary and programme information.
  • Assist with protection-related documentation and reporting.
  • Participate in relevant meetings, trainings and workshops.
  • Support safe and inclusive programme implementation.

Qualifications and Requirements

The current DRMHI recruitment lists BSc/HND-level qualifications among the requirements for the volunteer roles.

Experience

No specific minimum professional experience is stated in the current recruitment announcement.

Skills and Competencies

  • Protection
  • Safeguarding
  • Community engagement
  • Case identification and referral
  • Confidentiality
  • Communication
  • Documentation
  • Report writing
  • Empathy
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Teamwork
  • Basic computer skills

Duties

The volunteer supports protection programming, awareness, referrals, documentation and safe engagement with affected communities.

Location

Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.

Employment Type / Contract

Volunteer; six-month engagement.

Application Process

Apply through the DRMHI volunteer application form.

Deadline

Not specified.

Verified Source: DRMHI current volunteer recruitment announcement.