About the Role
Heart For Humanity Initiative (HHI) is a dynamic, women-led, and youth-driven non-governmental organization committed to uplifting vulnerable populations across Nigeria. We are currently looking for a passionate and skilled Gender, Protection & Safeguarding Officer to join our dedicated team and help us foster safe, inclusive environments in our project communities.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the mainstreaming of gender equality and social inclusion across all organizational programs and project lifecycles.
- Design, implement, and monitor robust child protection and safeguarding frameworks, policies, and reporting mechanisms.
- Conduct regular gender and protection risk assessments in project target areas to inform responsive programming.
- Facilitate engaging training and capacity-building workshops on safeguarding, gender sensitivity, and protection for staff, partners, and community volunteers.
- Provide confidential guidance and referral support for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) in alignment with established ethical protocols.
- Collaborate effectively with local stakeholders, community leaders, and partner agencies to advocate for human rights and protection standards.
- Prepare accurate and timely progress reports, documenting success stories, lessons learned, and areas for programmatic improvement.
- Bachelor's degree in Gender Studies, Social Work, Law, Human Rights, International Development, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of proven professional experience in gender mainstreaming, protection, and safeguarding within the non-profit or humanitarian sector.
- Comprehensive knowledge of national and international legal frameworks concerning human rights, child protection, and GBV response.
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with utmost confidentiality, empathy, and professional integrity.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and training facilitation skills with diverse community groups.
- Proficiency in English and local languages relevant to our operational areas in Nigeria.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Health insurance coverage and annual leave benefits.
- Opportunities for professional development, specialized training, and career advancement within a growing NGO.
- A collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven work environment where your contributions directly transform lives.