Project Officer at Centre for Social Cohesion Peace and Empowerment (CENSCOPE)

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Project Officer at Centre for Social Cohesion Peace and Empowerment (CENSCOPE)

About CENSCOPE

Centre for Social Cohesion, Peace and Empowerment (CENSCOPE) is a non-profit organization that focuses on promoting the ideals of self-sustainability, equality and social justice to the members of the society, it was founded in the year 2014 out of the need to give succor and support to the victim of arm conflict and natural disasters in Nigeria.Location: KAGA LGA

Job Summary

We are looking for a committed and experienced Project Officer to support the planning, implementation and reporting of protection activities for vulnerable populations. The role focuses on ensuring safe, dignified, and inclusive access to protection services while strengthening community-based protection mechanisms.

Key Responsibilities


Support the implementation of disability inclusion and protection activities including awareness raising, community outreach, and service delivery
Coordinate case referrals and work closely with MHPSS, GBV, CP, and other protection actors
Assist in monitoring protection risks, trends, and community concerns
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure effective project execution and stakeholder engagement.  
Manage project budgets and resources, ensuring efficient use of funds and adherence to financial guidelines.  
Facilitate community meetings, sensitization sessions, and protection mainstreaming activities
Support the establishment and strengthening of community-based protection structures
Contribute to data collection, activity tracking, and preparation of donor reports
Ensure activities follow protection principles, safeguarding standards, and do-no-harm principles.
Support accountability to affected populations (AAP) and feedback mechanisms
Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.


Key Skills and Competence


Strong understanding of protection principles and humanitarian standards
Good coordination and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong reporting and documentation ability
Ability to handle sensitive issues with confidentiality and empathy
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Fluency in local languages is an advantage
Compassionate and culturally sensitive
High integrity and respect for confidentiality
Ability to work in challenging field environments
Strong teamwork and communication skills


Experience and Qualifications


Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Law, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field
Minimum of 3 years' experience in protection or humanitarian programming
Proven work experience in the implementation of disability inclusion programming
Experience working with vulnerable groups such as women, children, IDPs, or persons with disabilities
Familiarity with referral pathways and protection case management principles is an advantage


IMPORTANT NOTE


CENSCOPE operates in an equal opportunity environment and has policies that actively encourages inclusion and diversity, 
CENSCOPE has zero tolerance for Sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the organization reserves the right to close this vacancy prior to the stated deadline once a suitable candidate is identified.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply
CENSCOPE does not charge any fee to facilitate any recruitment process.
Source: Project Officer at Centre for Social Cohesion Peace and Empowerment (CENSCOPE)