Nutrition Child Protection Assistant

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Yola, Adamawa, Nigeria
Fully remote
Child protection program implementation
Psychosocial support and stimulation
Case management and family reunification
The International Rescue Committee provides humanitarian response to conflict-affected populations in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria through multi-sectoral interventions including health, nutrition, and child protection

Job Summary

  • The International Rescue Committee provides humanitarian response to conflict-affected populations in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria through multi-sectoral interventions including health, nutrition, and child protection.
  • This role involves supervising nutrition site activities, delivering psychosocial support, conducting parenting sessions, and ensuring quality data management and reporting aligned with donor requirements.
  • The position requires collaboration with protection and nutrition teams, mentoring incentive workers, and engaging in coordination mechanisms to advocate for inclusive and gender-sensitive programming.

Matching Summary

The International Rescue Committee provides humanitarian response to conflict-affected populations in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria through multi-sectoral interventions including health, nutrition, and child protection.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Child protection program implementation
  • Psychosocial support and stimulation
  • Case management and family reunification
  • Data collection and reporting
  • Community-based protection structures
  • Coordination with local partners
  • Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Positive parenting sessions
  • Experience in emergency response
  • Working in remote and insecure areas
  • Cultural sensitivity and flexibility
  • Team player and network-builder
  • Fluency in Hausa language

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or HND in social sciences
  • Minimum 3 years child protection experience
  • Experience with vulnerable children at OTP and SC
  • Knowledge of child safeguarding mechanisms
  • Fluency in English
  • Ability to travel up to 10%

Work Rights

Not specified

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