Apply for Protection Specialist Position at Hallmark Leadership Initiative 2 Openings

Hallmark Leadership Initiative (HALI) is a nonprofit organization that provides support in key areas, which include Health, Public Awareness, Education, Peace Building and Reintegration, Accountability, Protection and Empowerment. The organization’s goal is to create a positive impact on the lives of people in the NorthEast and Nigeria at large through the aforementioned areas, which we believe is the cardinal driver for economic and social growth in any society

 

We empower vulnerable populations through grassroots engagement, capacity building, education, advocacy, and institutional strengthening—helping communities rise above crisis and build sustainable, self-driven change.

 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

 

Job Title: Protection Specialist

 

Locations: Maiduguri and Jere, Borno

Employment Type: Contract

Project duration: 10 months

 

Job Summary

 

The Protection Specialist ensures that project activities uphold the safety, dignity, and rights of affected populations, particularly persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups.

Key Responsibilities

 

The role integrates protection mainstreaming, AAP, safeguarding, GBV risk mitigation, and PSEA across the project. Responsibilities include strengthening referral pathways, monitoring protection risks, supporting community feedback mechanisms, and coordinating with protection actors.

Qualifications & Experience

 

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, Protection, or a related field is required, along with experience in humanitarian protection programming and strong communication and analytical skills.

Application Closing Date

30th January, 2026.

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should their send CV and cover letter to: recruitment.hali2026@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject to the ema