Protection and Gender Officer at Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC)

JDPC Nigeria is currently recruiting a Protection and Gender Officer, for their humanitarian projects in Michika and Madagali LGAs, Adamawa State. This is a unique NGO job opportunity in Northeast Nigeria for professionals passionate about gender equality and protection work.

The Justice, Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) is a faith-based, non-governmental organization committed to promoting justice, peace, and sustainable development. Operating in Nigeria’s conflict-affected Northeast region, JDPC supports communities through peacebuilding, protection, gender empowerment, livelihood support, and humanitarian assistance.

JDPC’s work is rooted in respect for human dignity and a commitment to serve the most vulnerable—particularly women, children, and persons with disabilities.

Position: Protection and Gender Officer

Location: Michika and Madagali LGAs, Adamawa State
Contract Type: Full-time (Fixed-Term)
Application Deadline: Sunday, 29th June 2025 by 11:59 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Lead protection assessments and analyze gender-related protection risks in target communities.
• Plan and facilitate gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response activities.
• Strengthen referral pathways for survivors of abuse and ensure access to relevant services.
• Collaborate with program teams to mainstream gender and protection across all projects.
• Train community leaders and staff on protection principles and gender-sensitive practices.
• Participate in coordination meetings with relevant stakeholders and protection clusters.
• Develop detailed activity reports and contribute to project documentation.

Requirements & Qualifications

Essential Criteria:

• A university degree in Social Work, Gender Studies, Psychology, Law, or related field.
• At least 2–3 years of experience in protection or gender-related roles, preferably within an NGO or humanitarian setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GBV prevention, protection principles, and case management.
• Strong facilitation, interpersonal, and community engagement skills.
• Fluency in English and knowledge of local languages (e.g., Hausa, Margi, or Kamwe) is highly desirable.
• High degree of integrity and professional ethics, particularly in handling sensitive information.

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience working in Michika or Madagali LGAs or other parts of Northeast Nigeria.
• Ability to work independently in high-stress environments with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with donor reporting and monitoring tools.

Female Applicants Are Strongly Encouraged to Apply

JDPC believes in equal opportunity and inclusion. Women, especially those with relevant field experience, are highly encouraged to apply to support gender balance and promote community trust.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

➡️ Send their CV and Cover Letter in one document (PDF or Word format) to:
📧 recruitment@jdpcmaiduguri.org
🕛 Deadline: Sunday, 29th June 2025 at 11:59 PM

Subject Line: Protection and Gender Officer – Adamawa

⚠️ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
🚨 JDPC reserves the right to close this vacancy early if high-quality applications are received.
📎 Ensure your CV and Cover Letter are attached as a single document