Digital Rights and Mental Health Initiative (DRMHI) is a non-profit organization committed to advancing digital rights, mental health awareness, psychosocial wellbeing, community resilience, inclusion, and related humanitarian and development initiatives.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Protection Officer (Volunteer)
Location: Maiduguri, Borno / Assigned Duty Station
Duration: Six (6) Months
Departments: Programs
Engagement Type: Volunteer
Period: September 2026 – February 2027
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The Protection Officer Volunteer will support DRMHI in implementing protection-related activities and promoting the safety, dignity and rights of vulnerable individuals and communities.
Key ResponsibilitiesSupport implementation of DRMHI protection activities.
Assist with protection assessments and community engagement.
Support protection awareness and sensitization activities.
Assist in identifying protection concerns and appropriate referral pathways.
Support community-based protection activities.
Assist with collection and documentation of programme information.
Participate in protection meetings, trainings and field activities.
Assist in preparing protection reports.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Support community feedback mechanisms.
Promote safe and respectful engagement with beneficiaries.
Immediately report safeguarding, protection and PSEA concerns through approved channels.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
RequirementsApplicants must:BSc or HND from a recognized institution.
Interest in protection, humanitarian assistance, human rights, community development or a related field.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Empathy, integrity and professionalism.
Ability to work respectfully with vulnerable populations.
Computer literacy.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Working personal laptop and reliable internet access.
Minimum availability of ten (10) hours per week.
Willingness to report physically once weekly as agreed with DRMHI, if applicable.
Willingness to prepare and implement bi-monthly work plans.
Ability to respond to official DRMHI communication within one (1) hour during agreed availability periods.
Volunteer Terms
These are strictly voluntary and unpaid positions.
DRMHI will not provide salary, stipend, allowance, honorarium, remuneration, financial compensation or any other form of payment for these volunteer positions.
Volunteers are required to have access to a working personal laptop and reliable internet connection.
Application Closing DateNot Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:Click Apply Now button to apply
Application Instructions
Interested applicants should submit:Updated CV
Application letter
Copies of relevant academic qualifications
Active telephone number and email address
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
How To Apply
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Attach your Application letter, updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and any supporting documents required.
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Make sure to send your application before the closing date.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates are contacted.
