Protection Monitoring and CBP Officer at Danish Refugee Council (DRC) @Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Overview

The Protection Monitoring & Community-Based Protection (PM/CBP) Officer plays a central role in DRC’s protection programming at the LGA level. The position ensures the effective implementation of protection monitoring, community-based protection, and early warning systems across displacement-affected communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct FGDs, KIIs, and protection incident documentation.
• Support partners during Household surveys and conduct protection trend analysis.
• Supervise partner PM/CBP Assistants ensuring quality and adherence to SOPs.
• Facilitate awareness-raising sessions on protection risks and organize training for local authorities.
• Ensure proper implementation of CBP activities and represent DRC in LGA-level meetings.
• Support community engagement initiatives and develop action plans with CBPS.
• Conduct safety risk assessments and coordinate movement plans.
• Ensure compliance with data protection standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Psychology, Human Rights, Peacebuilding, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in community-based protection and humanitarian protection response.
• Strong facilitation, training, and report writing skills.
• Knowledge of community-based protection mechanisms and conflict-sensitive programming.
• Ability to analyze protection trends and draft analytical reports.
• Fluency in Hausa and proficiency in English.

Benefits

Salary and conditions are in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment, subject to statutory deductions as per Nigerian laws.

Location

Nigeria

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply online with a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English at DRC Career Page.

Deadline

April 16, 2026