Protection/GBV Officer at CARE International

Job Summary

• The GBV Prevention Officer will oversee the day-to-day management of gender-based violence (GBV) prevention activities in Gujba and Potiskum, Yobe State, under the FCDO-funded project. Reporting to the Project Manager (GBViE & SRHR), the officer will coordinate, manage, and supervise the implementation of community-based GBV prevention initiatives and activities within Women & Girls Safe Spaces. Additionally, the role involves close collaboration with the Psychosocial Support Coordinator to ensure the effective coordination of GBV activities in line with donor requirements. The officer will also engage with implementing partners, relevant state ministries, LGA representatives, and community structures to ensure smooth project delivery and alignment with local needs.

Job Responsibility #1: Planning and Implementing protection & GBV activities in the field                    

• Take the lead in the consultation, planning, and implementation of programmes and activities aimed at increasing Women and Girls participation and involvement in CARE project activities as well as their improved access to services.
• Identify and promote culturally appropriate/relevant interventions geared towards improved physical and reproductive health, social skills (conflict resolution, problem-solving, empathy, and relationship building), and self-sufficiency of target beneficiaries.
• Support in the identification of extremely vulnerable girls and young women for appropriate direct CARE support or referral to other actors for services not offered by CARE.
• Actively support in implementation of social norms transformation activities like SAA and other GBV prevention approaches when requested and required by your supervisor.
• Ensure awareness-raising activities at the community level are conducted and key messages on GBV prevention and response are shared appropriately.
• Manage and mentor the community-based protection committees including GBV champions, community leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure quality in their work and better community engagement techniques.
• Support day-to-day activities at the women and girls’ safe spaces including consultations with the project participants, information sharing, psychosocial support and recreational activities at the centers are going as per the expected standards and quality.
• Create synergies to ensure capacity building for non-protection sectors such as CCCM, WASH, FSNL, Shelter, Health, and Education on protection principles to ensure GBV and protection are mainstreamed at the field level implementation.

 Job Responsibility #2: Coordination and Networking                                                                                                 

• Maintain and strengthen existing networks through other service providers at the LGA level, to ensure that survivors receive quality services and support, both at the agency levels.
• Coordinate with other operating partners including CSOs, local and International NGOs, local women and youth groups, and State and LGA departments in all actions relating to improved quality of GBV programming in the project locations in Yobe
• Represent CARE in all interagency level meetings and workshops on GBV in Yobe as assigned by the PM.
• Participate in local advocacy activities organized by partners including CARE and other INGOs in areas relevant to the project.
• Strengthen existing referral systems and identify new networks to work with to ensure holistic support for the clients.
• Work in close collaboration with the Psychosocial Support and Case management team to ensure ongoing needs of at-risk groups, women, and girls are being met in prevention-related activities.
• In collaboration with other partners, raise awareness interventions within the community focusing on the protection needs of all.
• Participate in conducting training for partners on relevant organizational development areas and support peer learning between CARE and other partner agencies.

 Job Responsibility #3: Community Engagement and Outreach                                                                                  

• Conduct sensitization, dialogues, and awareness sessions with the wider population about issues of Sexual and Gender-based violence.
• Facilitate the formation of women’s solidarity groups for survivors of GBV and other vulnerable groups in the WGSS for appropriate and coordinated support.
• Identify and strengthen Community structures by engaging community leaders, camp management, GBV vigilantes, and other stakeholders to ensure that the survivors receive adequate support at the community level.
• Support partners’ Psychosocial Officer, Caseworkers, PSS Assistants, and GBV assistants, in the dissemination of relevant project information and key messages during the Community SGBV prevention and response forums and meetings.

Job Responsibility #4: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning                                                               

• Assist in preparing daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, progress notes, and activity plans on time
• Use appropriate data collection tools and submit assessments and reports in a timely and accurate manner to the MEAL team
• Assist in the designing, planning, implementing, and facilitating external training for numerous target groups.
• Ensure Core Humanitarian Accountability Standards are mainstreamed in the day-to-day project implementation.
• Assist with any other related activities as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
• Support in conducting assessments and analysis of camp and host community dynamics and also recommend how the project can position itself to better serve the interests of the community.
• Support the MEL team to develop project monitoring and evaluation tools and assist in mid-term and end-of-project evaluations. Ensure safe and proper documentation and storage/filling of all GBV-related program materials.
• Monitor the work plan and ensure its effective and efficient implementation.
• Support document success/human interest stories in collaboration with the communication team.
• Conduct comprehensive reports and documentation of lessons learned and best practices to achieve project goals and activities.

Job Responsibility #5: Staff supervision & Capacity Development                                                               

• Provide supervision to the implementing partners GBV Assistants and ensure effective provision of GBV prevention and WGSS services.
• Ensure monthly work plans are developed and reviewed regularly.
• Hold regular meetings with staff to plan and address any concerns and share feedback.
• Monitor and provide objective feedback related to staff performance, including completing staff performance development evaluations to promote growth and professional development.
• Provide leadership and support to ensure staff well-being, i.e. monitor and manage stress by providing regular opportunities for staff debriefing to address secondary trauma.
• Organize internal peer to peer capacity building forums on GBV

Other Responsibilities:

• Contribute to CARE’s resource mobilization efforts.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Social sciences, Psychology, Community Health, International Relations, Law, Community Development or relevant Social Sciences.
• At least 3 years’ experience in protection work supervisory responsibilities over national staff, program development, planning and implementation.
• Must have in-depth technical expertise on Protection, Women and Girls’ safe spaces programming and Gender Based Violence related issues including having a clear understanding of gender inequality, and issues surrounding discrimination and violence against women and girls.
• Must have experience with operationalizing GBV principles; Human Rights Law, Humanitarian principles and other relevant international standards in a humanitarian aid setting; Well versed with Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS).
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with local staff, beneficiaries, duty bearers and other stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft office -word, presentation, excel, access and outlook.

Desired:

• Proficient in community mobilization, challenging social norms/relations, Behavior Change Communication and Case Management with good facilitation skills.
• Proven record of providing training and workshops on gender and GBV, SRH, topics in a variety of settings.
• Excellent Analytical, Communication and Report writing skills; Excellent Negotiation and Conflict Resolution skills.

Competences:

• Approachability
• Building Effective Teams
• Customer Focus
• Integrity and Trust
• Drive for Results
• Comfort around Higher management
• Business Acumen
• Negotiating
• Organizational Agility

Deadline: Oct 28, 2024

How to Apply: Interested applicants should Click Here to apply online.