Job Vacancies at Society for Women Development & Empowerment of Nigeria – SWODEN – Apply Now

Purpose of the Position

• The Safeguarding Officer will provide technical leadership and oversight on safeguarding, child protection,
• prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), and ethical community engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
• The officer will ensure that all project staff, volunteers, consultants, partners, and stakeholders comply with safeguarding policies and standards while promoting safe and inclusive programming across all intervention communities.
• This document is the copyright property of SWODEN Nigeria. Sharing or unauthorized usage by any party without prior approval will be deemed illegal.

Key Responsibilities

The Safeguarding Officer shall:

• Lead the implementation of safeguarding and child protection strategies across project locations.
• Ensure compliance with organizational safeguarding policies, donor safeguarding standards, and national protection guidelines.
• Conduct safeguarding risk assessments for project activities and recommend mitigation measures.
• Develop and implement safeguarding action plans and reporting mechanisms.
• Train project staff, volunteers, media facilitators, community mobilizers, and stakeholders on:
  • Safeguarding principles
  • Child protection
  • PSEA
  • Gender sensitivity
  • Confidential reporting procedures
• Establish confidential complaint and response mechanisms within project communities.
• Receive, document, and manage safeguarding concerns in line with approved protocols.
• Coordinate survivor-centered referrals for health, psychosocial, legal, and protection services where necessary.
• Support safeguarding integration into:
  • Community dialogues
  • Radio listening groups
  • Media production activities
  • Social mobilization campaigns
• Work closely with LGA coordinators, community leaders, religious leaders, and health partners to strengthen local safeguarding systems.
• Monitor safeguarding compliance during field activities and partner engagements.
• Maintain accurate safeguarding records and prepare periodic safeguarding reports.
• Support awareness campaigns on child protection, gender-based violence prevention, and safe community participation.
• Ensure inclusive safeguarding approaches for vulnerable groups, including persons living with disabilities and adolescents.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Sociology, Gender Studies, Law, Development Studies, or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in safeguarding, child protection, GBV prevention, or protection programming.
• Experience working with NGOs, media development organizations, donor-funded projects, or community-based interventions.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Safeguarding standards
  • Child protection frameworks
  • PSEA protocols
  • Gender and inclusion principles
• This document is the copyright property of SWODEN Nigeria. Sharing or unauthorized usage by any party without prior approval will be deemed illegal.
• Experience handling sensitive cases with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Knowledge of Hausa language and northern Nigeria community dynamics is an added advantage.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and community-based settings.

Core Competencies

• Integrity and professionalism
• Confidentiality and survivor-centered approach
• Risk assessment and incident management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Training and capacity-building skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Cultural sensitivity and community engagement skills
• Teamwork and coordination

Deliverables

The Safeguarding Officer will be responsible for delivering:

• Safeguarding implementation plans
• Safeguarding risk assessment reports
• Staff and stakeholder training reports
• Incident and referral documentation
• Monthly safeguarding monitoring reports
• Community safeguarding awareness materials
• Safeguarding compliance updates for project management

go to method of application »

Purpose of the Position

• The Data Entry Clerk (DEC) will support the project by ensuring timely, accurate, and complete entry of project data into designated databases and reporting systems. The officer will assist in maintaining data quality, proper documentation, and efficient management of project information to support monitoring, reporting, and decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities

The Data Entry Clerk shall:

• Enter project data accurately into databases, spreadsheets, and reporting systems.
• Verify and review collected data for completeness, accuracy, and consistency before entry.
• Maintain organized electronic and hardcopy filing systems for project records and documents.
• This document is the copyright property of SWODEN Nigeria. Sharing or unauthorized usage by any party without prior approval will be deemed illegal.
• Support data cleaning, validation, and routine quality checks.
• Compile activity attendance sheets, beneficiary records, and field data submissions.
• Assist the MEAL Officer in generating routine reports and data summaries.
• Ensure confidentiality and secure handling of sensitive project information.
• Track and update project databases regularly.
• Support field teams in resolving data discrepancies and missing information.
• Maintain backup copies of electronic data and documentation.
• Support monitoring and evaluation activities through timely data entry and documentation.
• Assist during surveys, assessments, and data collection exercises when required.
• Ensure compliance with organizational data protection and safeguarding policies.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Diploma, ND, HND, or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Information Management, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience in data entry, data management, or administrative support.
• Good computer skills, especially in Microsoft Excel, Word, and data entry software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to manage large volumes of data efficiently.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Hausa language is highly desirable.

Desirable

• Experience working with NGOs or donor-funded projects.
• Familiarity with KoboToolbox, DHIS2, or other data collection platforms.
• Experience supporting health or community development projects.

Core Competencies

• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Data management and documentation skills.
• Confidentiality and professionalism.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• This document is the copyright property of SWODEN Nigeria. Sharing or unauthorized usage by any party without prior approval will be deemed illegal.

Deliverables

• The Data Entry Clerk will be responsible for delivering:
• Accurate and timely data entry reports.
• Updated project databases and records.
• Clean and validated datasets.
• Organized electronic and hardcopy documentation systems.
• Activity attendance and beneficiary records.
• Routine data summaries and reporting support.
• Proper backup and storage of project information.

go to method of application »