Background.
Center for Advocacy, Transparency and Accountability Initiative (CATAI) is established in 2018 as registered NGO with Head Office in Maiduguri – Borno State, with offices across Yobe and Adamawa state. We have been visible in Borno Adamawa and Yobe states implementing projects in Education, Protection (Child /GBV), WaSH, Nutrition, Empowerment/Livelihood, Governance and Peace Building. Our approach is aligned with our mission to enhance services delivery and empower citizens, through our Humanitarian, Development, and peace building nexus (HDP).
We are recruiting to fill the position below: –
| Position: Protection Field Assistant No. of positions: 2 Reports To: Protection Officer Duty Station: (Gwoza & Ngala) Contract Term: 1-year fixed term (3 months probation period) | Job Description: Support the Protection and education officer in Identification, Registration, and prioritization of protection concerns, and conduct follow up visits, create and implement action plans to address protection concerns affecting childrenIdentify and address protection-related emergency needs of at-risk children in a timely manner.Use appropriate questioning techniques, reflective listening, and suitable exploratory activities to identify needs, issues and aspirations.Assist children in gaining and utilizing necessary skills to participate in community and society, through academic support, behavioral control, social skills, communication skills, successful interpersonal behavior, and coping skillsDesign the appropriate activities for children benefiting from case management respecting the characteristics of each case.Design the appropriate activities for children benefiting from case management respecting the characteristics of each case.Ensure that a high level of confidentiality is maintained and comply with data protection policies and procedures.Prepare precise and accurate weekly and monthly reports on activities and conduct follow up site visits to verify and assess activity implementation.Identify and report gaps in the availability of services and quality of service provision for beneficiaries in the target areas.Participate and conduct other child protection services when needed.Any other activity as requested by the supervisor and project manager. | Job Competencies: Good command of verbal and written English and any local language of the community Computer literate Strong listening and empathy skills, as well as commitment to support the well-being of vulnerable children; Good cooperation skills, ability to work well independently and in a team; Good problem solving and social skills; creative, able to think of alternative solutions; Stress-resilient to be able to cope with deadlines and complex problems; Strong organizational, interpersonal and communications skills; Willing to work extra hours and available at the weekend for emergency cases as required. | Job Essentials: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social sciences or another relevant field. Social work, community development or other relevant major or minimum 2 years of previous experience as a social worker/caseworker with I/NGO; |
Values:
- Exemplifying integrity and Accountability.
- Demonstrating commitment to CATAI.
- Embracing Cultural diversity.
- Embracing change and strong commitment to result.
POLICY STATEMENTS:
Center for Advocacy Transparency and Accountability Initiative (CATAI) operates in an equal opportunity environment and has policies that actively encourage gender equality, diversity and social inclusion, Child Safeguarding, Adolescents and Youth Initiatives, PSEA, GBV, VAC and Fraud. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CATAI does not Charge any fee to facilitate any recruitment process.
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No. 3 Off Circular Road, beside former NSCDC Office, Old GRA Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.