GBV Officer

ABOUT THE JOB:

The GBV Officer is responsible for supporting the design and delivery of safe, accessible, inclusive, and survivor-centered activities to prevent and respond to gender-based violence. She works collaboratively with the program team to uphold the rights, dignity, safety, and choices of all survivors, including women and girls with disabilities and people with diverse needs. Under the technical guidance of the Program Coordinator, she will ensure the timely and high-quality implementation of field-level activities. She also works with communities and service providers to identify and address barriers to participation and access to support.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

The GBV Officer will be responsible for the following, including those not listed but are extensions of those expressly stated:

• Support the establishment and safe operation of women and girls’ friendly spaces.
• Help ensure activities are accessible, inclusive, confidential, and responsive to the needs of vulnerable Women and girls.
• Participate in relevant coordination meetings and contribute to joint planning and risk mitigation.
• Build the staff capacity to provide direct and appropriate support services to GBV survivors.
• Plan and deliver community-based GBV prevention and awareness activities.
• Ensure survivors of gender-based violence are timely identified and provided counselling and other appropriate response services.
• Support the development of culturally appropriate information, education, and communication materials
• Ensure relevant referral forms are in place and implemented accordingly.
• Take lead in Prevention and response to sexual exploitation and abuse SEA and gender-based violence GBV in project communities.
• Provide basic psychosocial support within the limits of the officer’s training and role.
• Where authorized and appropriately trained, support GBV case management in accordance with organizational procedures and recognized standards.
• Mentor, supervise and monitor of gender-based violence implementation and draft monitoring action plan for quality control.
• Carryout any other duties as outlined by the supervisor.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time by supervisor

Required competencies

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering result: Willingness and ability to take initiative not only in identifying problems but also in suggesting and implementing solutions.
• Accountability: Attended trainings on GBV and is aware of protection issue
• Communication: Proven experience in similar function desirable.
• Experience in GBVIMS and case management
• Flexible and willing to work and stay in rural communities especially field based
• Attended trainings on GBV and is aware of protection issues.
• Supervisory experience.
• Good interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships with all staff and key stakeholders externally.
• Willingness and ability to take initiative not only in identifying problems but also in suggesting and implementing solutions.
• Self-starter

Qualification

Bachelor degree in in psychology, social sciences, public health, nursing required or any related field from a certified tertiary institution with at least three years and above proven field experience in similar position or related.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• The ability to multitask.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills in English and Hausa
• Listening skills
• Excellent knowledge of the Nigerian Humanitarian and development context
• Excellent reporting skills
• Excellent communication, diplomatic, and writing skills
• Proficient in relevant computer applications
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills at ease with figures and data

For the application to be valid, EYN Projects only accepts applications with a cover letter. All applications should include a functional Email address, Mobile numbers, and detailed curriculum vitae CV.

The position applied for and your preferred location should be the subject of the email.

NOTE: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Multiple submissions will be automatically disqualified.

EYN Projects does not ask for any form of payment/compensation at any stage of recruitment

If you are not reached upon the submission of your application, it means you did not meet the criteria for selection.

Our Safeguarding policy prevents physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect of any member of our community. The welfare of these individuals is paramount. All our communities without exception have the right to protection from abuse regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or belief. It is the responsibility of everyone to ensure safeguarding.

Method of Application

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting a CV and Cover letter in a single PDF document

Interested and qualified? Go to Ekklesiyar Yan'uwa a Nigeria (EYN PROJECT) on forms.gle to apply