Protection Technical Assistant Nigeria (1 in Mubi and 1 in Yola)
Support refugees and displaced persons in Nigeria
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Overview
Support refugees and displaced persons in Nigeria
You have:
- Experience working with vulnerable populations in humanitarian settings.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a team and collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
- Knowledge of protection principles and strategies in humanitarian assistance.
Contract
This is a Professional contract, Grade 4 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 4 (NRC) contracts.
Since 2015, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been working in Nigeria to support communities affected by displacement. Our aim is to ensure that these communities meet basic needs, improve livelihoods, access essential services and become more resilient to future shocks. We help through our six core competencies: water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), shelter, education, information-counselling and legal assistance (ICLA), livelihoods and food security (LFS), camp management and protection.
Through our rapid response mechanism (RRM), we provide immediate assistance during emergencies. We have 370 staff members and we are present in strategic locations such as Maiduguri, Yola, and JOS. This allows us to respond to the needs of those affected by the conflict across the North-East and North Central regions of Nigeria.
Our strategic locations also enable us to promote equitable access to basic services and strengthen the rights of displaced people and returnees. In addition to our country office and area offices, we also have sub-offices in Dikwa, Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka, and Gwoza.
We are seeking individuals who are passionate about supporting refugees and people forced to flee their homes.
NRC Is looking for a Protection Assistant at NRC's Yola and Mubi offices. One assistant is needed for each location.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time you assisted vulnerable individuals in a challenging situation? | This question assesses your experience and empathy in handling sensitive cases. | Provide specific examples of your contributions, focusing on the impact of your assistance. |
| How do you approach teamwork in a diverse environment? | The interviewer wants to understand your capability to collaborate with various personnel. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you understand about protection principles in humanitarian work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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