Organization: Life Helpers Initiative (LHI)
Position: Protection Specialist
Location: Borno State, Nigeria
Employment Type: Not specified
Application Deadline: 24 October 2026
About Life Helpers Initiative
Life Helpers Initiative (LHI) is a Nigerian non-governmental organization established in 2004. The organization works across several states, focusing on Health, Education, Livelihoods, Food Security, Social Inclusion, and Protection.
LHI is committed to empowering children, young people, women, and communities, particularly in vulnerable settings.
Job Summary
Life Helpers Initiative is inviting applications from qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Protection Specialist in Borno State.
The successful candidate is expected to contribute to protection programming, support the delivery of quality protection services, and help ensure that vulnerable individuals and communities receive appropriate assistance.
Qualifications and Experience
- A bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Law, Human Rights, International Relations, Development Studies, or another relevant discipline.
- Relevant professional experience in humanitarian protection, child protection, gender-based violence (GBV), or community-based protection.
- Knowledge of protection principles, safeguarding, confidentiality, and referral mechanisms.
- Experience working with vulnerable populations, including children, women, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and conflict-affected communities.
- Strong communication, report-writing, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a humanitarian setting.
A postgraduate qualification and relevant training in protection, child protection, GBV, or humanitarian response may be an advantage.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application and CV to:
Email: recruitment@lhinigeria.org
Applicants should use Protection Specialist – Borno State as the subject of their email.
Application Deadline: 24 October 2026
Important Information
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- LHI maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.
- Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.