Media Communication for Health and Development Initiative (MECOHEDI) is a women-led, impact-driven, non-profit, and non-governmental organization with a strong commitment to empowering humanity through the transformative influence of media and communication. Our organization is dedicated to addressing humanitarian issues, particularly those affecting women and children, while actively promoting sustainable development. We operate in collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders to facilitate positive change, encourage empathy, and advocate for healthier living across diverse borders, cultures, and communities.
Through innovative and culturally sensitive media initiatives we strive to raise awareness promote understanding and encourage behavior change on essential health and development issues.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Volunteer - Child Protection (CP)
Location: Borno
Job type: Contract
Requirements
The ideal candidate should have:
- At least two (2) years of relevant experience in Child Protection (CP) preferably within the humanitarian and development, or nonprofit, sector.
- Demonstrated understanding of basic Program processes.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
- Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
- Commitment to humanitarian principles, professionalism, integrity, and respect for diversity.
What We Offer
This volunteer role provides an opportunity to:
- Gain practical hands-on experience within the humanitarian/development sector.
- Develop professional skills and exposure to NGO programming operations.
- Contribute to the organization's work and support effective delivery of its programmes.