Pioneers Reproductive Health and Youth Association (PREHYA) is a non-profit and non-governmental organization registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in Nigeria in 2007. PREHYA is committed to improving the well-being and socio-economic development of youth, women, children and vulnerable families through integrated, community-based service delivery and sustainable development interventions. The organization works to promote an informed and equitable society where individuals and communities can actualize their socio-economic potential. PREHYA’s interventions focus on key thematic areas including Health, WASH, Education, Youth Empowerment, Gender, Protection and Good Governance, with strong emphasis on community participation, accountability, transparency, teamwork
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Child Protection Officer โ PREHYA
Location: Katsina
Job type: Full-time (Onsite)
Key Responsibilities
- Implement child protection activities according to project plans.
- Conduct awareness sessions on child protection risks and prevention.
- Support identification, referral, and follow-up of vulnerable children.
- Strengthen community-based child protection mechanisms.
- Coordinate with service providers and government structures.
- Train community stakeholders on child protection principles.
- Maintain confidential case documentation where applicable.
- Ensure adherence to safeguarding and protection standards.
- Monitor child protection indicators and prepare reports.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelorโs Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Law, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of child protection experience.
- Experience working with vulnerable children and communities.
- Knowledge of child safeguarding standards.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Application Closing Date
21st August, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV and Cover Letter to: prehyaechoktrecruitment@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
