Job Title: Protection Outreach Worker
Locations: Makurdi, Benue and Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time
Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct awareness sessions for beneficiaries at the target camps, community centers, and outreach field level.
- Work to increase the communities’ understanding of violence against women and girls.
- Identify opportunities for awareness-raising in the communities of implementation.
- Organize focus group discussions on relevant protection information when needed.
- Engage men and boys on GBV prevention and promote gender equality, supporting them to develop their own strategies to prevent violence and create safer and healthier communities.
- Prepare and submit reports and documentation for activities in a timely manner and report directly to the GBV Protection Officer.
- Support Community Volunteers in developing and implementing weekly plans to prevent violence against women and girls in the communities.
- Provide referrals to vulnerable women, girls, and especially violence survivors to access services available in the community.
- Assist in the formation and facilitation of VSLA groups across implementing locations.
- Ensure that all program activities create a neutral and supportive environment for women and girls.
- Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the organization.
Qualification and Experience Essential
- BSc/BA in Psychology, Sociology, Social Sciences, Behavioural Sciences, or its recognized equivalent
- 2–3 years’ experience working with an NGO or CBO Jireh Doo Foundation (JDF) | Job Role Profile
- 2–3 years’ relevant experience in protection for women and girls/violence against women and girls
- Knowledge of the local languages is an advantage
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is an added advantage
- Female-only position
- Availability for a minimum period of 9–12 months
- Flexible and able to manage stress in field/outreach settings
- Willingness to work in Borno and/or Benue States
- Experience in the following areas is an asset:
- Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and response
- Community mobilization and awareness raising
- VSLA / village savings and loan associations
- Working with IDPs, host communities or camp settings
- Referral pathways and case management support; engaging men and boys in gender equality programming
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Good interpersonal, facilitation and communication skills for community engagement and case work
- Ability to maintain confidentiality for sensitive issues or projects and use judgement to execute duties and responsibilities
- Sensitive to cultural differences and an understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding gender-based violence, protection and assistance to vulnerable populations
- Basic computer skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office products, email and the internet for reporting
- Fluency in English (written and spoken); knowledge of Hausa and/or other local languages spoken in Borno and Benue is a strong asset
- Knowledge of protection and GBV principles and minimum standards
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and under pressure in humanitarian settings
Application Closing Date
10th November, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: apply4jdfjobs@gmail.com using the position and location for which you are applying for as the subject of the mail.
All applications should be in English and must include the following
- An application letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria.
- A concise and accurate CV. The CV should include information about your qualifications, relevant training courses, work experience, and the name and contact details of three relevant references.
Note
- Candidates applying for this position must note that reference checks will be conducted, especially on PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) and job qualification/suitability.
- We thank all applicants for their interest in the position; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- This position is subject to donor funding.