Protection Assistant at Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) @Première Urgence Internationale (PUI)

Protection Assistant at Première Urgence Internationale (PUI)

📍 Job Snapshot

• Location: Pulka, Gwoza LGA – Borno State
• Salary: ₦392,703/month
• Experience: 1–2 years
• Deadline: 9th August 2026
• Contract: Field-based humanitarian role

🧭 What This Job Really Is

This role is about working directly with vulnerable communities (IDPs, women, children, etc.) to:

• Identify protection risks (violence, abuse, neglect)
• Provide information and support
• Refer people to services (health, GBV, legal, psychosocial)
• Ensure aid is delivered safely and respectfully

👉 It’s a frontline humanitarian job, not an office role.

🔑 Key Responsibilities (Simplified)

👥 Community Engagement

• Visit households and communities
• Run awareness sessions (GBV, rights, services)
• Organize meetings and group discussions

📊 Protection Monitoring

• Collect data (surveys, interviews, FGDs)
• Identify risks and report issues

🔗 Referrals & Support

• Help vulnerable individuals access services
• Maintain confidentiality and safety

🧾 Reporting

• Record field data (Kobo, forms)
• Submit weekly/monthly reports

🎯 Requirements

✅ Must-Have

• Degree in:
  • Social Sciences
  • Law / Psychology / Social Work
• 1–2 years experience (NGO or community work)
• Fluent in English + Hausa

⭐ Strong Advantage

• Experience in:
  • Protection / GBV / humanitarian work
• Knowledge of local languages (Kanuri, Gwoza dialect)
• Familiarity with data collection tools (Kobo)

⚠️ Reality Check (Very Important)

🔥 This Job Is:

• Field-based in conflict-affected area (Borno)
• Emotionally demanding (working with vulnerable people)
• Requires travel within communities
• May involve security risks

💡 But Also:

• Strong entry into international NGO career
• Very impactful work (helping real people)
• Good stepping stone to roles like:
  • Protection Officer
  • Program Officer
  • UN/INGO roles

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