Protection Monitoring and Community Based Protection Officer at Danish Refugee Council DRC @Danish Refugee Council DRC

Overview

The Protection Monitoring and Community Based Protection Officer plays a key role in implementing protection activities at the local government level, coordinating and supervising protection monitoring and community based protection activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct focus group discussions and key informant interviews to document protection incidents.
• Support household surveys, ensuring accurate documentation and analyze protection trends.
• Facilitate awareness sessions on protection risks, human rights, and safety practices.
• Supervise and support partner staff implementing protection activities.
• Support establishment of feedback and complaint mechanisms within communities.
• Conduct risk assessments before field visits; coordinate movements with safety teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Social Sciences, Psychology, Human Rights, Peacebuilding or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in community based protection or humanitarian response.
• Strong facilitation, training, and communication skills.
• Fluency in Hausa and other local languages; good command of English.

Benefits

Full-time position with opportunities to work closely with local partners and strengthen community based protection mechanisms.

Location

Nigeria

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply through the following link: Application Link

Deadline

16 April 2026