ASRH Officer at Ekklesiyar Yan'uwa a Nigeria (EYN PROJECT)

ABOUT THE JOB:

 Under the Supervision of the Project Coordinator, the ASRH Officer will be responsible for the timely and quality delivery of field level activities with technical support from the GBV Coordinator, She/he will manage the team and ensure the smooth running of program in close coordination with other GBV/Protection actors. She/he will ensure that survivor cantered approach is adhered to and GBV survivors and other vulnerable women and girls receive prompt and comprehensive services.    

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

The ASRH Officer will be responsible for the following:

• Work closely with the GBV Coordinator to mainstream ASRH into other sectors including WASH.
• Conduct capacity building training for staff on ASRH programming with support from GBV Coordinator.
• Work closely with the health sector, Ministry of Health Borno State, and other health partners to ensure close coordination of activities and best practices.
• Coordinate Project activities in the fight against STI’s in the locations of implementation
• Attend the Health cluster meetings on monthly basis and as needed and takes responsibilities for reporting of all ASRH activities, will also ensure best practices and international standards are met in our services provision.
• Work closely with team members, other sectors-WASH officers to assess ASRH risk/issues and update supervisors, whereas working closely with the GBV Coordinator to address issues identified.
• Conduct ASRH risk mapping and GBV safety audits in project locations closely with other project teams, including GBV officers, WASH officers.
• Provide timely feedback on the ongoing activities to supervisor and work closely to address any issue as identified during implementation.
• Contribute to GBV ASRH strategy development ensuring ASRH component of the program is fully captured.
• Lead the contextualization of ASRH materials developed and other existing materials including training materials and IEC.
• Develop plans for effective implementation for ASRH activities.
• Manage/supervise ASRH support staff and volunteers.
•  The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
• Any other duties that may be given by line manager

 Skills and Competencies:

• Strong experience in GBV programming an advantage.
• Strong understanding of gender equality principles
• Strong Knowledge and skills in providing CMR is required.
• Strong experience in supportive monitoring programs
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Has excellent planning and well organized.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Fluency in English and Hausa
• Fluency in Kanuri, mandara will be an added advantage.
• Good experience working in Northeast Nigeria especially knowledge working in Pulka will be an added advantage.
• Experience in implementing gender-transformative approaches to health.
• Flexible and can adapt to prevailing environment.

Qualification:

• A B.Sc. in Nursing, public health, or its related field
• At least 2- 5 years of work experience and implementing ASRH Program in emergencies