Protection Officer at Borno Women Development Initiative (BOWDI)
Borno Women Development Initiative (BOWDI) is a women-led, registered Nongovernmental, Non-profit Organization with its head office in Borno State, Nigeria. BOWDI has been active in Humanitarian and development activities in the Northeast, especially in education, peace-building, advocacy, food security, livelihood, and protection.
Job Summary
The Protection Officer will be responsible for leading protection activities, including case management, awareness campaigns, community engagement, and referrals. The role requires strong knowledge of protection principles, gender-based violence (GBV) prevention, and humanitarian standards, with the ability to work closely with communities and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Implement protection activities in line with BOWDI’s mission and donor requirements.
Supervise case management, psychosocial support, and facilitate referrals for vulnerable individuals.
Organize community sensitization, awareness, and training sessions on protection, rights, and safeguarding.
Monitor and report protection risks, incidents, and trends in the community.
Work with partners, community leaders, and relevant stakeholders to strengthen protection mechanisms.
Ensure adherence to protection principles, including confidentiality, safety, and dignity of beneficiaries.
Support in developing and disseminating Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials.
Prepare timely and accurate reports on protection activities.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Law, Psychology, Development Studies, or related field.
Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in protection, GBV, child protection, or humanitarian programming (NGO/INGO experience is an advantage).
Strong understanding of protection principles, human rights, gender, and safeguarding.
Experience in community engagement, case management, and referral pathways.
Good knowledge of Nigerian humanitarian context, especially in conflict-affected areas.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and report-writing skills.
Fluency in English; knowledge of Hausa, Kanuri, or other local languages is an asset.
High level of integrity, empathy, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
