EYN Projects is a community-based non-profit/non-governmental organization. We respect and believe in the infinite worth of every individual. This is demonstrated through our developmental and humanitarian services to affected communities, equal employment opportunities, building and strengthening the skills of our staff, and ensuring qualitative and effective service delivery. EYN Projects does not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, or religion in our recruitment exercise nor in our humanitarian and developmental work.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: GBV Officer
Location: Borno Job type: Full-time
About the Role
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
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree 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 and 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)