Job vacancies at ASWHAN
Job Opportunity: Social Protection Officer (ASWHAN)
Organisation: Association of Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (ASWHAN)
Position: Social Protection Officer (Multiple Vacancies)
Location: Bagudo and Shanga Local Government Areas, Kebbi State
Reports To: State Project Coordinator
Application Deadline: 18 October 2026
About the Organisation
Headquartered in Abuja, the Association of Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (ASWHAN) is a prominent national non-governmental organisation dedicated to improving the health, rights, and overall well-being of women and vulnerable communities across Nigeria.
Job Summary
ASWHAN is seeking dynamic professionals to serve as Social Protection Officers. In this role, you will facilitate access to critical social protection services at the local government level. You will collaborate closely with government authorities, community committees, and service providers to identify vulnerable households, drive community awareness, and strengthen referral pathways.
Key Responsibilities
Beneficiary Linkage: Identify, register, and link eligible households to government and partner social protection programmes.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with local government social welfare officers, ward committees, and community structures.
Community Sensitisation: Conduct awareness campaigns regarding social protection rights, entitlements, and available schemes.
Referral Pathways: Strengthen pathways to health, legal, gender-based violence (GBV), and psychosocial support services.
Advocacy & Reporting: Support advocacy initiatives, maintain accurate and confidential beneficiary records, and submit regular activity reports.
Safeguarding: Uphold strict safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) standards during all fieldwork.
Qualifications & Competencies
Education: Bachelor’s degree or HND in Social Work, Sociology, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in social protection, social welfare, or community development programming.
Core Skills:
Familiarity with Nigeria’s social protection frameworks and referral systems.
Strong communication, community mobilisation, and documentation skills.
Good understanding of local government and community structures in Kebbi State.
Complete fluency in English and Hausa.
Mobility: Ability to work in rural communities and travel frequently within the assigned LGA. (Note: Candidates currently residing in Bagudo or Shanga LGA are strongly encouraged to apply).
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should prepare:
A formal Cover Letter (Applications without a cover letter will automatically be disqualified).
A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Submission Instructions: Combine both documents into a single PDF file and send via email to zarah.a@aswhanwomen.org.
Email Subject Line: Social Protection Officer
ASWHAN is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
