Qualifications

• Minimum of Diploma in Social Sciences, Social Work or Community Development

Experience and Skills:
Essential:

• Minimum of 2 years sectoral (child protection) experience in a similar position
• Experience working and communicating with children.
• Excellent technical understanding of child protection and community-based approaches
• Excellent technical understanding of child protection (especially case management) and community-based approaches.
• Excellent understanding of case management including FTR process.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Able to lead a team to achieve results.
• Flexibility and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure.
• Able to operate in an extremely harsh living and working environment.
• Gender awareness and sensitivity
• Commitment to the aims and principles of LABDI. A good understanding of the LABDI mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support.
• Awareness of using positive discipline; an officer should never shout at, humiliate, or hit children.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the area, socio-culture, and local language where the post is located is an added advantage.

Equal Opportunities

• The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LABDI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Application Closing Date
18th February, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Applications (Letter of motivation and CV in a single PDF file) to: recruitment@labinigeria.org.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• LABDI has zero tolerance to sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), any act of child abuse including sexual exploitation and sexual abuse constitute acts of serious misconduct and are therefore grounds for disciplinary measures, including summary dismissal.
• We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
• All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our anti-harassment policy.

Experience and Skills

• University Degree in Social Sciences or relevant experience in social work, community development and working with children in Child Protection programme.
• 3 years sectoral experience
• Good English oral and written communication skills
• Fluent in a local language.
• Experience in community facilitation and mobilisation.
• Good understanding of community politics and traditional networks in program location.
• Excellent technical understanding of child protection and community-based approaches.
• Good computer knowledge and skills.
• Be able to prioritise tasks.
• Flexibility and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure.
• Able to operate in extremely harsh living and working environment.
• Gender awareness and sensitivity
• Commitment to the aims and principles of LABDI. In particular, a good understanding of the LABDI mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support.

Desirable:

• Work experience with children and families, especially knowledge of child rights and participation.
• Excellent computer knowledge
• Experience in capacity building
• Previous NGO experience, including an understanding of neutrality as a National NGO
• Background knowledge in child protection, education, child rights and emergencies.

Application Closing Date
18th February, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Applications (Letter of motivation and CV in a single PDF file) to: recruitment@labinigeria.org.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• LABDI has zero tolerance to sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), any act of child abuse including sexual exploitation and sexual abuse constitute acts of serious misconduct and are therefore grounds for disciplinary measures, including summary dismissal.
• We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
• All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our anti-harassment policy.

Qualifications

• Degree preferable in Psychology or in Development related fields is preferable.
• 2-5 years of experience in development/humanitarian aid; previous experience in psychosocial support field and experience in working with IDP and refugees is required.
• Previous management experience is required.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including team leading and influencing.
• Extensive experience in delivering trainings.
• Experience in providing MHPSS services to SGBV survivors and adolescents is an asset.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are required.
• Comfortable with high levels of ambiguity and able to take decisions independently in a fluid context.
• Previous experience working with IDP /marginalized communities is required; preferably with previous experience working with UASC.
• Commitment to LABDI values and Child Safeguarding.

Application Closing Date
18th February, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Applications (Letter of motivation and CV in a single PDF file) to: recruitment@labinigeria.org.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• LABDI has zero tolerance to sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), any act of child abuse including sexual exploitation and sexual abuse constitute acts of serious misconduct and are therefore grounds for disciplinary measures, including summary dismissal.
• We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.