Multi Aid and Charity Initiative (MACI) is a non-profit humanitarian organization that promotes equal human rights and supports children’s rights at all levels. We agree that every child has potential that must be nurtured. Multi Aid and Charity Initiative (MACI) is a registered non-governmental organization (NGO) that has been implementing actions in the Gulf states of Ali Baba since 2020 in its humanitarian mandate to contribute to the well-being and livelihood of vulnerable people. citizens. Some of MACI’s humanitarian focus areas include, but are not limited to: protection, gender-based violence, women’s education, women and youth empowerment, sexual and reproductive health education, food security, nutrition, livelihoods, education and mobilization for community health, etc. . .
MACI’s principles include neutrality, impartiality, professionalism, independence, accountability and humanity. MACI respects the established principles with the utmost respect and encourages its employees/partners to do the same. MACI is composed of a team of experts to respond to the humanitarian needs of populations in need. And is always open to supporting and collaborating with other actors in the cause to provide assistance whenever needed. Empowerment is essential for positive development outcomes and well-being in life, which includes doing and being what one values and has reason to value. The organization prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer, committed to finding all forms of discrimination, and never asking for compensation to participate in a recruitment process. We are recruiting to fill the following position:
Job Title: Protection and Gender Officer
Location: Nigeria
Objective / Purpose
The Gender and Protection Officer will be responsible for supporting and implementing minimum protection integration measures as outlined in the Humanitarian Principles, the SPHERE Standards and other protection policies and guidelines. He/she will support the creation and management of complaints and feedback offices. This role will support MACI operations in promoting and building a “safe organization” and maintaining zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) of beneficiaries through beneficiary awareness focused on prevention of sexual harassment and abuse (PSEA) by staff and representatives. , as well as to facilitate the confidential reporting of protection, conservation and SEA concerns/incidents through appropriate channels. The role will work closely with other technical areas (especially Programmes, HR and MEAL) to help ensure our conservation practice in the communities we work in is sustainable. Also, must communicate well and multitask under tight deadlines, be a team player and problem solver. Job Description
Capacity and Implementation:
Strengthen the capacity of all staff on protection and gender issues, to improve internal knowledge and expertise and to ensure the quality of activities with high protection standards and to strengthen the protection-sensitive approach in targeted communities. Work closely with the project team and beneficiaries to ensure that activities are implemented in a gender-sensitive manner. Ensuring equal participation of women and men in activities and ensuring that an appropriate complaints and feedback mechanism is in place to collect feedback from communities in a gender-sensitive manner and to ensure that the program incorporates this feedback during project implementation. Maintain, monitor and measure the implementation of the GBV project and contribute to the effective management of information on GBV survivors, adhering to national guidelines for case management of survivors and PSV.
Supports the implementation of SGBV prevention and response by managing program implementation and monitoring. Meet regularly with the program team to improve programming, ensuring that activities are implemented with a gender lens. Assist in monitoring protection needs and service delivery in the field in accordance with agreed guidelines, standards and indicators. Support vulnerable people identified during project implementation in accordance with MACI standards. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with local partner organizations, key government departments and any relevant domestic or international organizations. Represent MACI in monthly and quarterly working groups on DHBGJ and Organized Defense and share progress, challenges and appropriate follow-up plans. Ensure that the Do No Harm approach is applied to all activities carried out in the field and in host communities. Maintain detailed and organized records of project information and documentation. Submit weekly and monthly work plans and detailed activity reports to the Project Manager.
Education: HND / BSc / BA / B.TEC / LLB / or any equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the humanitarian sector
Languages: English and Hausa. Knowledge of local dialect is desirable
Core Values:
Transparency
Accountability
Neutrality
Credibility
Closing Date for Applications: January 17, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. To apply, go to: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecsGUBNaOozU7bVgiGy3NfgmMrGS2XKs2UKav4jb7aOyO-yg/viewform.
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