Gender and Protection Officer at COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale

Take on the role of Gender and Protection Officer with COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale in Yobe State, Nigeria. This Italian humanitarian organization has been active for over 50 years, focusing on alleviating poverty and providing emergency aid in conflict-affected regions. COOPI’s presence in Nigeria supports displaced populations through multi-sectoral programs. As a Gender and Protection Officer, you will integrate gender-sensitive and protection-focused approaches into project activities across Yobe. Your daily tasks include organizing gender and protection discussions, ensuring equitable participation in programs, and maintaining effective complaint mechanisms. You will also collaborate closely with project teams and vulnerable individuals to apply a 'Do No Harm' approach and ensure gender mainstreaming in all stakeholder engagements. Candidates who thrive in this role bring at least three years of relevant experience in humanitarian settings, preferably with expertise in psychosocial support, social work, or peacebuilding. Strong leadership, communication skills, and computer literacy are essential. The position requires full-time commitment and fluency in English, with local language knowledge (Hausa or Fulani) advantageous. Yobe State’s complex humanitarian context demands skilled professionals to address gender and protection challenges amid displacement crises. COOPI’s work here is crucial in supporting internally displaced persons and fostering community resilience through gender-sensitive programming. While salary details are not disclosed, this role offers valuable experience in international humanitarian aid, opening pathways to advanced positions in protection, gender advocacy, and program management within NGOs. To stand out, emphasize your direct experience with psychosocial support training and gender mainstreaming in humanitarian projects. Highlight your ability to work sensitively within local cultures and detail any success in capacity building and protection monitoring. Apply promptly for the Gender and Protection Officer role at COOPI before the closing date on May 8, 2026. This is a key opportunity to contribute meaningfully to humanitarian efforts in Yobe State.