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COOPI- Cooperazione Internazionale is an Italian humanitarian non-governmental organization founded in Milan in 1965. COOPI aims to help the world’s poorest to improve their access to healthcare, food, and financial security, and to overcome their special vulnerability to wars, civil conflicts and natural disasters.

COOPI started its operations in North-East Nigeria in July 2014 and its interventions direct assista to the IDPs and host communities, through a multi-sectorial programme covering Disaster Risk Reduction, Food Security, Social protection, Early Recovery and Livelihoods, Nutrition and Child Protection interventions. COOPI's capacity to respond to the humanitarian situation in the country is confirmed by its experience in providing humanitarian aid in more than 28 other Countries around the World, in over 55 years of operations.

COOPI is currently present in Yobe, Borno states in Northeast and Sokoto state in Northwest. In Northeast, COOPI’s intervention areas are located in Jakusko, Geidem, Yunusari and Damaturu LGAs and in Kaga LGA of Borno State.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

Job Title: Child Protection Information Management System / Data Clerk

Location: Yobe - Damaturu as main Base Office, with frequent daily trips to Gashua and other field locations, Yobe
Employment Type: Full-time

Overall Responsibilities

The Data Entry Clerk will provide support to COOPI Child Protection programs implemented towards IDPs and host communities in Yobe state of NE Nigeria in the management data-entry activities: formatting, creating and properly filling the soft-copies of the reports and for filling properly the Software systems.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks
Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, and in collaboration with the PSS Counsellor, and other collaborators of the projects and of the Base, he/she will:

Supports the project to manage information;
Creates a database of the beneficiaries and systematically feed into the system the registered information for each beneficiary, both on Excel and other donor’s standard tools (CPIMS) or standard software (Red Rose, COOPI Data base system,...);
Backs up all electronic files and data base;
Generates periodic reports;
Exercises extreme precaution and confidentiality when handling the personal data of the beneficiaries;
Advises on best practices for managing data and system maintenance as per required standard;
Collaborates with the rest of the team to ensure the data-entry on-time on-quality taking into consideration that the registrations should be always up to date in soft-copy;
Trains colleagues, national NGOs partners and stakeholders about generic IT skills and data-entry activities;
Performs any other duties as assigned by his/her supervisors in connection to the project.

Qualifications and Experience

Degree / Diploma from a recognized institution in IT or other relevant field
Minimum 2 years working experience in IT / data management field with an international NGO or national NGO.
Excellent communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English Excellent team player
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Minimum of one year experience of working with CPIMS
Previous experience in data management, previous experience of data management / information management systems in child protection programming preferred.
Excellent IT skills including the use of Excel (fundamental) and database software.

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Job Title: Case Worker Supervisor

Location: Yobe - Damaturu as main Base Office, with frequent daily trips to Gashua and other field locations Yobe,
Employment Type: Full-time
Slot: 4 Openings

Scope of the Vacancy

The Case Worker Supervisor oversee day-to-day activities of the case workers and community in allocated areas of operation.
He/ she will be responsible for the leading and coordinating collection of information needed to identify, register, analyze the needs of children at risk, including Unaccompanied and Separated Children (UASCs), design the follow-up plan for each identified child and actively contribute in case management, collaborating with the other Case Workers and with the Community Support Case Workers/ PSS Animators to deal directly with the beneficiaries in the targeted areas.

Main Duties / Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Protection Officer and Project Manager, he/she:

Distribute and collect case management forms for correction and filing appropriately
Provide individual case management for critical cases reported from the field in accordance with all case management steps and related tools and procedures
Directly communicate effectively with other case workers and service providers as part of conducting individual case management
Provide individual case management for children in assigned location in accordance with all case management steps and related tools and procedures
Compile and report to the Child Protection Officer all cases that require referrals.
Provide ongoing support to families, foster and alternative care systems
Communicate regularly with Case Workers for updates on achievements and challenges
Directly communicate effectively with other caseworkers as part of conducting individual case management
Regularly attend Case Management meetings in Yobe
Organize meetings with foster parents, care givers, religious and community leaders as and when required.
Monitor Case worker daily attendance and performance and give feedback to the Child Protection Officer when need be.
Ensure that all Case worker reports are compiled weekly and sent to the Child Protection Officer/PM
Ensure that all case plans and follow ups for registered cases are implemented according to standards
Ensure that case workers are registering the correct category of cases as per the project design and any other cases are discussed with the Child Protection Officer.
Ensure that all case files are signed and forwarded to the Data clerk for entry into CPIMS before being filed in cabins.
Report in written to the Child Protection Officer any issues/concerns raised by case workers that may in any way affect their work.
Promptly report security concerns or incidents sighted from the field if any to COOPI management through the Child Protection Officer
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop COOPI programs
Upholds COOPI’s mission and Charter of Values;
Follows and enforces all COOPI codes of conduct and policies (globally and in-country);
Participate in the field work of the nutrition survey (impact assessment)
Perform any other action related with the position needed to achieve the objectives of the projects and of COOPI Nigeria if requested by his/her supervisor.

Requirements
Profile of the Candidate (Education, Training, Competences, Skills):

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work required and/or Diploma in Education or others relevant field
Prior experience (at least 2 year) working in complex emergency context as Case worker Supervisor
Fluency in English
Good communicator, strong listening capacity, open minded, proactive and creative
Respectful and inclusive of individual and cultural differences.
Significant experience involving work engaging people in and from community settings.
Knowledge of the local language (Hausa and Kanuri).

Preferred:

Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local context.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Case Worker

Location: Yobe - Damaturu as main Base Office, with frequent daily trips to Gashua and other field locations Yobe,
Employment Type: Full-time
Slot: 14 Openings

Scope of the Vacancy

The Case Worker will be responsible for the collection of information needed to identify, register, analyze the needs of children at risk, including Unaccompanied and Separated Children (UASCs), design the follow-up plan for each identified child and actively contribute in case management, collaborating with the other Case Workers and with the Community Support Case Workers to deal directly with the beneficiaries in the targeted areas.

Main Duties / Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Case Workers Supervisor, Protection Officer and Project Manager, he/she:

Collects the information needed to identify, registers, analyzes the needs of any child at risk, including UASC;
Designs the case plan for the identified child at risk;
Conducts registration and case management activities as assigned by the Case Worker Supervisor;
Fills the standard forms of registration accurately for the case management and follow-up;
Contributes in the success of the trainings for community leaders, also by accompanying them directly on the field;
Joins actively the case management meetings and trainings to raise gaps and recommendations based on the daily work on the field;
Supports the data-entry activities providing the proper information about each child at risk from the caseload;
Communicates regularly with the Case Worker Supervisor for updates on achievements and challenges and any changes in the community’s social context and security status;
Ensures that all documentation for Case management of Unaccompanied and Separated Children (UASCs) and children at risk is conducted and filed according to required standards of data protection and confidentiality;
Collects and documents success stories for reports;
The case worker will conduct all steps of the Case Management processes for an assigned number of individual, Neglect, Violence (UASC) and their families in the process.
To directly work with other Case Workers and service providers on management of Caseload and Referrals.
Adopts standard operating procedure (SOPs) for the Child Protection and case management system and data management protocols;
Performs any other necessary action related to the position to achieve the objectives of the project and of COOPI in Nigeria if requested by the Team Leader
Upholds COOPI’s mission and Charter of Values;
Follows and enforces all COOPI codes of conduct and policies (globally and in-country);
Participate in the field work of the nutrition survey (impact assessment)
Perform any other action related with the position needed to achieve the objectives of the projects and of COOPI Nigeria if requested by his/her supervisor.

Requirements
Profile of the Candidate (Education, Training, Competences, Skills):

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work required and/or Diploma in Education or others relevant field
Prior experience (at least 1 year) working in complex emergency context as Case worker
Fluency in English
Good communicator, strong listening capacity, open minded, proactive and creative.
Respectful and inclusive of individual and cultural differences.
Significant experience involving work engaging people in and from community settings.
Knowledge of the local language (Hausa and Kanuri).

Preferred:

Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local context.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Psychosocial Counsellor - Child Protection

Location: Yobe - Damaturu as main Base Office, with frequent daily trips to Gashua and other field locations Yobe,
Employment Type: Full-time

Scope of the Vacancy

The Psychosocial Counselor will identify psychosocial support needs for the benefit of children victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence in target LGAs of Yobe state.
He will create and develop adapted PSS and Child Protection activities in line with the priorities determined by COOPI.
He will ensure performance tools are available for local staff, in order to guarantee smooth implementation of the programs, while taking into consideration the local cultural context.
He will be responsible for the implementation, monitoring and follow-up of the PSS and Child Protection activities.

Main Duties / Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, he/she:

Evaluates the risk factors and identifies those in need of long- term PSS support (communities, vulnerable children and their families)
Put in place assistance programs, taking into consideration the concerns and coping mechanisms of the victims
Providing technical guidance and support, ensuring best practices on advanced PSS to PSS Support Animators
Implement and ensure, often in partnership with local stakeholders (NGOs, National Society), proper follow-up of the PSS and Child Protection activities for the benefit of the children and their families victims of armed conflict or other situations of violence
Provide technical advice, counseling, PSS and Child Protection trainings to primary teachers within the education activities according to the project
Reinforcing and developing local networks (school community committees) and their PSS capacities
Evaluate continually the patterns of violence, the victims' situation and the PSS activities.
Support Case worker supervisors and PM Collects the information needed to identify, registers, analyzes the needs of any child at risk, including UASC;
Contributes in the success of the trainings for community leaders, also by accompanying them directly on the field;
Joins actively meetings and trainings to raise gaps and recommendations based on the daily work on the field;
Supports the data-entry activities providing the proper information about each child at risk from the caseload;
Communicates regularly with the PM and Case Worker Supervisor for updates on achievements and challenges and any changes in the community’s social context and security status;
Adopts standard operating procedure (SOPs) for the Child Protection and case management system and data management protocols;
Performs any other necessary action related to the position to achieve the objectives of the project and of COOPI in Nigeria if requested by the Team Leader
Upholds COOPI’s mission and Charter of Values;
Follows and enforces all COOPI codes of conduct and policies (globally and in-country);
Participate in the field work of the nutrition survey (impact assessment)
Perform any other action related with the position needed to achieve the objectives of the projects and of COOPI Nigeria if requested by his/her supervisor.
Profile of the Candidate (Education, Training, Competences, Skills)

Requirements

Medical Doctor or Nurse with strong background in PSS or Psychologist
Advanced University Degree in Clinical Psychology (MSc / ClinPsyD) or Psychiatrist
Experience in mhGAP training, Protection training (SGBV and Child Protection) and training in Case Management as a modality of intervention
At least two years of professional experience in the support of vulnerable people or in the humanitarian field, preferably in the field of PSS.
Experience with an NGO
Experience in Project Management
Good communicator, strong listening capacity, open minded, proactive and creative
Respectful and inclusive of individual and cultural differences
Significant experience involving work engaging people in and from community settings
Knowledge of the local language (Hausa and Kanuri)

Preferred:

Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local context

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Psychosocial Animator / Community Support Worker

Location: Yobe - Damaturu as main Base Office, with frequent daily trips to Gashua and other field locations Yobe,
Employment Type: Full-time
Slot: 8 Openings

Scope of the Vacancy

The Psychosocial Support (PSS) Animator will be responsible for the implementation of the Child Protection and psychosocial Ssupport activities in targeted LGAs of Yobe state.

Main Duties / Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Psychosocial Counselor and Project Manager, he/she:

Support the PSS Counselor and outreach team (case workers and case worker supervisor) in mapping and assessing children to attend PSS activities.
Register and enroll children in psychosocial support activities
Work directly with children, carrying out psychosocial activities.
Plan, organize and run activities with children while facilitate and encourage the participation of all children
Work in compliance with and respect of the principles of Child Protection and confidentiality, working with IDPs and host communities with sensitivity
Carry out awareness sessions on child rights in the community, IDPs camps, primary schools, Child Friendly Spaces, Youth Clubs
Facilitate peer and groups support
Conduct life skills and art therapy training for teenagers (Adolescent and Youth 13 to 18 Years)
Conduct parent-child communication sessions with parents and teachers.
Plan, organize and run activities with children while facilitate and encourage the participation of all registered children.
Deal with difficult behaviour(conflict, aggressiveness, power drunk and introversion) and understand the reason behind the behavior to positively communicate with the situation.
Ensure that children under his / her Responsibility are not exposed to any form of harm or stress during the activities.
Put in place protection / child protection activities with children and adult according to the workplan
Organizes recreational activities and community events to promote access to education and child’s rights Candidate (Education, Training, Competences, Skills), with a special focus on IDP children.
Performs any other necessary action related to the position to achieve the objectives of the project and of COOPI in Nigeria if requested by the Team Leader
Upholds COOPI’s mission and Charter of Values;
Follows and enforces all COOPI codes of conduct and policies (globally and in-country);
Perform any other action related with the position needed to achieve the objectives of the projects and of COOPI Nigeria if requested by his/her supervisor.

Requirements
Profile of the Candidate (Education, Training, Competences, Skills):

Education Degree: University Degree or Diploma in Social Work, Social Studies, Psychology, Education or any other related discipline.
At least two years of professional experience in the support of vulnerable people or in the humanitarian field, preferably in the field of PSS.
Knowledge & skills: Excellent analytical and writing skills, creative thinking
Computer skills: Good knowledge of the MS office software.
Knowledge of protection prorgams in Northeastern Nigeria/
Knowledge of protection issues and best practices
Previous experience in PSS activities plans and designing and implementing of recreational activities.
Good communicator, strong listening capacity, open minded, proactive and creative
Respectful and inclusive of individual and cultural differences
Significant experience involving work engaging people in and from community settings
Knowledge of the local language (Hausa and Kanuri)

Preferred:

Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local context

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Project Manager / Consortium Coordinator - Child Protection

Location: Yobe State, Damaturu as main Base Office, with frequent daily trips to Gashua and other field locations Yobe,
Employment Type: Full-time

Overall Responsibilities

Within the scope of COOPI’s Child Protection project, Protection Project Manager will be responsible for the overall activities’ planning, execution and reporting of the projects he/she is directly assigned to, and of the supervision of all the other projects and of the Field Base office logistics, HR, financial and overall functioning.
The project’s activities are implemented in Damaturu, Gujba, Bade, Geidam and Yunusari LGAs, targeting children at risk and Unaccompanied and Separated Children (UASCs) within the IDP and host communities of those target LGAs in Yobe state.
The project includes registration, case management, service provision, referrals and capacity building of government and community stakeholders.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks
Under the direct supervision of the Program Coordinator and in collaboration with the other collaborators of the projects and Head of the Base, He/She will:

Designs the detailed work plan in line with the project guidelines and description, guaranteeing the smooth implementation of all the activities on-time, on-quality and on-budget;
Leads the effective implementation of the Consortium's governance with two National NGOs, ensuring clear communication and reporting relationships between COOPI and external partners, including the donor.
Ensures cross departmental coordination including consortium partners’ components such as nutrition, Education and protection.
In cooperation and synergy with the project staff, plans and monitors the activities’ progress, in compliance with the contract signed with the donor, with donor’s and COOPI’s procedures, and with the specific Project Structure and Reporting Lines definition, making use of the financial instruments provided by the organization;
In collaboration with the Administrative Assistant, the Country Administrator and the Logistics team, plans and monitors the expenditures in line with the project’s implementation needs;
In cooperation with the Program Coordinator, finalizes the data provided by the Child Project team, supports the preparation, in compliance with the deadlines, of the narrative reports expected by the donors and by the partners;
Coordinates the overall project: supervises the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the staff; monitors the accuracy and efficiency of the case management activities; in collaboration with the Child Protection Officer, deals with possible cases which cannot be addressed by the available and ongoing referral network;
Contributes in consolidating the case management referral network by establishing proficient collaboration with the partners working in the targeted areas and actively suggesting gaps and recommendations to the supervisors;
Contributes and approves the line of training designed by the Child Protection Officer;
Represents COOPI with the local / State authorities and partners (SEMA, MSWSD, MYASD, NGOs and UN agencies at local level Protection Working Group meetings);
In collaboration with the Program Coordinator, prepares all the formal communication and contract modification requests (ex. budget modification) of the project;
Manages the goods purchased for the project; for all goods purchased by the project, support updates of the inventory and guarantee the respect of the policies and guidelines, in cooperation with the Logistics Office;
In collaboration with the Program Coordinator and in synergy with the specific reporting lines of the projects, promotes and manages relations with the local government institutions, NGOs, and other local partners available in the area;
Executes any other task necessary to good and timely completion of the projects, identified in mutual agreement.
In coordination with the Country Administrator, supports in hiring of new staff directly related to the project and conducts staff appraisals Upholds COOPI’s mission and Charter of Values;
Follows and enforces all COOPI codes of conduct and policies (globally and in-country);
Performs any other duties as requested by the supervisor.

Requirements
Preferred:

Education Degree: University Degree or Diploma In Social Work, Social Studies, Psychology, Education or any other related discipline
At least two years of professional experience in the support of vulnerable people or in the humanitarian field, preferably in the field of PSS.
Knowledge & skills: Excellent analytical and writing skills, creative thinking
Computer skills: Good knowledge of the MS office software.
Knowledge of protection prorgams in Northeastern Nigeria/
Knowledge of protection issues and best practices
Previous experience in PSS activities plans and designing and implementing of recreational activities.
Good communicator, strong listening capacity, open minded, proactive and creative
Respectful and inclusive of individual and cultural differences.
Significant experience involving work engaging people in and from community settings.
Knowledge of the local language (Hausa and Kanuri).
Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local context.