Child Protection Adviser

About the role

The Child Protection Adviser will work under the Deputy Country Director – Programmes and in functional link with the Regional Technical Protection Coordinator to shape and implement protection strategies across Nigeria. The role focuses on developing thematic approaches, ensuring quality and alignment of protection interventions, and supporting the delegation’s protection operations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and adapt thematic protection approaches and methodologies for national rollout.
• Support programmatic steering by implementing and monitoring protection indicators.
• Provide technical assistance to protection projects and ensure quality control of interventions.
• Manage knowledge sharing, training, and coaching on protection best practices within the delegation.
• Ensure alignment of projects with international and Tdh protection standards.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with national protection actors and complementary expertise.
• Represent Tdh in national and regional coordination mechanisms, working groups, and advocacy forums.
• Contribute to fundraising activities and donor engagement related to protection.

Required profile

• Proven experience in child protection or broader protection programming within humanitarian contexts.
• Strong understanding of international protection standards and methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse protection indicators and produce actionable insights.
• Experience in knowledge management, training, and capacity‑building for multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent coordination and partnership‑building skills with donors, beneficiaries, and stakeholders.

Required skills