Locations: Maiduguri – Borno and Makurdi – Benue
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
- Provide support for comprehensive psychosocial counselling to survivors, focused on a survivor-centred approach.
- Provide assessment and counselling both at the individual and group level as the situation demands.
- Participate in the design of psychosocial support interventions at field level.
- Develop and implement age-appropriate psychosocial and recreational activities for women and girls.
- Conduct sensitization, dialogue, and awareness sessions with the community members about issues of trauma and other mental health-related issues.
- Support case workers and outreach workers in the dissemination of relevant psychosocial awareness information during community activities.
- Support in the management and running of the safe spaces.
- Regularly provide field reports of project progress to your supervisor.
- Contribute to a positive team environment.
- Submit a monthly report for review and approval.
- Ensure you practice self-care.
- Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the organization.
Desired Qualifications & Experience Essential
- B.Sc / BA or diploma in Psychology, Counselling or a related/recognized field
- 2 – 3 years’ experience working with an NGO or CBO Page
- At least 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
- Willingness to work in Benue and/or Borno States
Ability to manage stress and practice self-care in humanitarian settings.
Experience in the following areas is an asset:
- Psychosocial support (PSS) and counselling for GBV survivors
- Safe space management and facilitation of recreational activities
- Community sensitization on trauma and mental health
- Working with IDPs, host communities or camp settings
- Survivor-centred approach and GBV case management principles
- Knowledge of protection and GBV principles and minimum standards
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong counselling and facilitation skills for individual and group sessions
- Good interpersonal and communication skills for community engagement
- Ability to maintain confidentiality for sensitive issues and use sound judgement
- Sensitive to cultural differences and an understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding gender-based violence, protection and assistance to vulnerable populations
- Ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Basic computer skills, including 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
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and under pressure in humanitarian settings
- Commitment to self-care and maintaining personal well-being while supporting others
Application Closing Date
10th November, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: apply4jdfjobs@gmail.com using the “Protection PSS Facilitator – (Borno or Benue)” 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 required qualities and qualifications.
- A concise and accurate CV. The CV should include information about your qualifications, relevant training courses, work experience, and the names 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.