Number of Positions: 3

Location: Bama, Gwoza and Ngala LGAs Borno state.
Duration: 10 months 

Reporting to: Project officer
Start Date: As soon as possible

1. Background

FRAD Foundation, in partnership with its Donor and it’s implementing Community-Based Protection (CBP) and Protection Monitoring (PM) Project to enhance the safety, dignity, and protection of conflict-affected populations in Bama, Gwoza and Ngala LGA. These activities aim to identify, analyze, and respond to protection risks while strengthening community capacity to prevent, mitigate, and respond to protection concerns.

To support effective field-level implementation, the organization seeks to engage Community-Based Protection / Protection Monitoring Assistants who will work closely with communities, local leaders, and protection teams.

2. Purpose of the Position

The CBP/PM Assistants will support the implementation of protection monitoring and community-based protection activities at both LGA and community level (Bama, Gwoza and Ngala). The role focuses on collecting accurate protection data, facilitating community engagement, strengthening early warning mechanisms, and supporting referrals for individuals at risk, while ensuring adherence to FRAD Foundation principles and aprotection standards.

The Assistances in various LGA will coordinate with community structures, government partners, cooperatives, and technical teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of project outputs.

3. Key Responsibilities

A. Community-Based Protection (CBP)

• Support the establishment and strengthening of community protection structures (e.g., protection committees, focal points)
• Facilitate community discussions on protection risks, safety concerns, and coping mechanisms
• Promote community awareness on protection issues, including safety, dignity, and access to services
• Support community-led identification of protection risks and solutions
• Strengthen community-based early warning and reporting mechanisms
• Conduct regular protection monitoring visits in assigned communities
• Collect qualitative and quantitative data on protection risks, trends, and incidents
• Administer protection monitoring tools in line with organizational and cluster standards
• Identify individuals with specific protection needs (ISPNs) and persons at risk
• Maintain confidentiality and informed consent in all data collection activities
• Identify protection cases requiring specialized support
• Facilitate safe and timely referrals to appropriate service providers (GBV, CP, MHPSS, legal, health, shelter)
• Follow up on referrals where appropriate and safe
• Maintain accurate referral records in line with data protection protocols

B. Coordination and Reporting

• Coordinate closely with community leaders, volunteers, and relevant stakeholders
• Participate in protection meetings, briefings, and trainings as required
• Submit timely and accurate activity reports, and field updates
• Support documentation of protection trends and emerging risks

C. Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation

• Track progress of project activities using FRAD’s MEAL tools and templates.
• Collect field data on milk yield, fodder production, AI success rates, training attendance, and market engagement.
• Prepare weekly, and monthly activity reports for internal and donor use.
• Support MEAL teams during baseline, midline, and endline assessments.
• Document success stories, challenges, and lessons learned.

D. Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain strong relationships with community leaders, cooperatives, and youth/women groups.
• Coordinate with Borno State Ministry of women affairs, youths and sport, AI Centre, and other partners to ensure smooth coordination.

E. Logistics & Operational Support

• Coordinate field logistics, including transport, venue preparation, and distribution planning.
• Ensure proper documentation of all distributions and activity attendance.
• Support procurement processes in line with FRAD and donor guidelines.

4. Required Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Minimum of secondary school diploma, HND or Degree in social sciences, development studies, or related fields is an asset
• At least 1–2 years’ experience in community work, protection, or humanitarian programming
• Strong knowledge of local context, language(s), and community dynamics
• Ability to work respectfully with diverse and vulnerable populations
• Previous experience in CBP, protection monitoring in humanitarian response
• Knowledge of protection principles, referral pathways, and humanitarian standards
• Experience in community mobilization, training facilitation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to collect and manage field data accurately.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of Hausa and/or Kanuri is an added advantage.
• Willingness to work in remote, hard-to-reach areas under challenging conditions.

Desirable

• Experience with Community based Protection projects 
• knowledge in referral pathways and protection principles. 
• Familiarity with safeguarding, protection mainstreaming, and gender inclusion.

5. Key Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and adaptability
• Community engagement and conflict-sensitive approaches
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Commitment to FRAD’s values, safeguarding, and accountability standards

6. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit:

• A detailed CV (maximum 3-4 pages)
• A cover letter explaining suitability for the role
• Submission of Proof of Indigene/ Certificate (Kindly attach all this as a Document while applying)

Applications should be sent via FRAD Foundation Recruitment website: https://fradfoundation.org/jobs/position-title-community-based-protection-cbp-protection-monitoring-pm-assistant/

Note: 

• Application will be reviewed on rolling basis
• FRAD reserves the right to accept or reject any application and to annul the selection process at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected applicants. 
• FRAD Foundation is committed to diversity equity and inclusion, women and person with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Please also submit your application with the disclosure forms.