NGO Good Neighbors is looking for a Protection Officer
Project: KOICA Phase 2 (Advancing children's education access through enhanced education, WASH, and child protection services in Cameroon's East Region)
Duty Station: Batouri, East Region, Cameroon
Coverage Area: Batouri and Ngoura Subdivisions (Kadey Division)
Supervision: Assistant Program Manager
Contract Type: Fixed-term (CDD), 1 year renewable based on performance/funding
About Good Neighbors and Project Background
Good Neighbors, established in Seoul in 1991, spans 51 countries including Cameroon as a leading humanitarian/development NGO. We prioritize child wellbeing through community-led initiatives delivering sustainable child protection impact. Our integrated approach addresses education, WASH, health, food security, livelihoods, and environment to create thriving futures. In Cameroon, we collaborate with UN agencies, bilateral donors, and INGOs for enduring humanitarian/development solutions.
Project Context
KOICA Phase II, funded by Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and delivered with UNICEF/stakeholders, fortifies local governance/systems for better essential service access among vulnerable populations. It emphasizes education, child protection, WASH, and social services in East Region's Lom & Djerem/Kadey Divisions. Good Neighbors Cameroon recruits a Protection Officer to champion child protection implementation.
Role Purpose
GNCMR reaches marginalized children/communities globally via high-impact programs. As a core humanitarian team member, the Child Protection Officer safeguards vulnerable children's rights in the East Region per project goals. They lead prevention/response to abuse, neglect, exploitation, and violence for refugee/host communities, mainstreaming protection across sectors for child-thriving environments.
Key Responsibilities
Child Protection Program Implementation
• Drive child protection activities in target communities.
• Identify at-risk children/families.
• Build/strengthen community child protection committees.
Case Management
• Perform vulnerability assessments.
• Create/implement individualized case plans.
• Refer to social/protection services.
Community Awareness and Prevention
• Conduct sessions on child protection, birth registration, rights, violence prevention.
• Foster safe/protective community/school environments.
Coordination and Referral Mechanisms
• Partner with local authorities, social/health/education services.
• Optimize referral pathways.
Monitoring and Reporting
• Secure confidential case records.
• Support child protection M&E.
• Produce weekly/monthly/quarterly reports.
Representation and Coordination
• Represent GNCMR in protection forums.
• Collaborate with UNICEF, municipalities, communities.
Required Qualifications
• Master's in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, International Law, or Human Rights.
• 5+ years child protection in Cameroon humanitarian/development contexts.
• Experience with MINAS/MINPROFF.
• UNICEF/UN implementing partner work preferred.
• Expertise in Cameroonian Civil Status laws/UNCRC standards.
• Social/Behavior Change (SBC) for norm-shifting dialogues with leaders.
• Child protection case management/Psychosocial Support for GBV/early marriage survivors.
• Vocational training/scholarships/kit distribution for at-risk youth.
• Child protection system strengthening via sustainable community mechanisms.
• Similar context/stakeholder experience; travel readiness.
• Child-led participation/PSEA/Child Safeguarding commitment.
Essential Skills
• Interpersonal/communication/networking/coordination.
• Child protection/gender equality/participation dedication.
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer).
• Positive team player; pressure/deadline resilience.
• French fluency; English proficiency; local languages advantageous.
Application Requirements
Submit (English/French):
• Signed cover letter.
• Signed CV (3 references).
• Relevant diplomas/certificates.
• ID photocopy.
• Experience proofs.
Email to: recruiting.gncmr@gmail.com (Subject: [Post Title])
Addressed to: Country Director, Good Neighbors Cameroon.
Deadline: 10 April 2026.
Safeguarding/Ethics
Zero tolerance for fraud, sexual exploitation/abuse/harassment, authority abuse, discrimination. Uphold safeguarding/ethical standards. No recruitment fees.
Equal Opportunity
Equal opportunities regardless of race, religion, gender, nationality, disability, or protected status. Only shortlisted candidates advance.