Gender Based Violence Officer at Norwegian Church Aid ('NCA')

Start as soon as possible and positions are field based. Position may be filled at a rolling basis as applications are received.

Department / Sector:

Gender Based Violence

Job location:

Dikwa/Monguno/Pulka/Ngala/Kukawa/Damboa/Damasak and any other project locations.

Reporting to:

GBV Advisor

JOB PURPOSE. The GBV Officer will be responsible for the timely and quality delivery of field level activities with technical support from the GBV Advisor. She/he will manage the team there and ensure the smooth running of program in close coordination with other GBV/Protection actors. She/he will ensure that survivor centered approach is adhered to and GBV survivors and other vulnerable women and girls receive prompt and comprehensive services.

MAIN DUTIES

• Oversee case management including follow up on referrals and action plans, and support services provided to GBV survivors, ensuring that the survivors receive the minimum package
• Work closely with the GBV Advisor,senior GBV officer and other officers to Initiate planning for longer-term GBV prevention and response activities, including referral pathway and standard operating procedures
• Maintain, monitor and measure GBV project implementation and contribute to effective information management on GBV survivors, adhering to the national guidance on case management of survivors and the SOPs
• Closely work with case workers, outreach workers etc to ensure that best practices are respected and international standards are met in responding and preventing GBV
• Participate in capacity building initiatives for staff, partners and other stakeholders to ensure quality and comprehensive delivery of project activities
• Develop plans and activities in line with project.
• Facilitate the setting up and functional safe spaces for women and girls and supervise all safe space activities and community outreaches.
• Conduct monitoring of program activities and ensure standards are followed.
• Facilitate the formation of Adolescent girls groups through the engagement of care givers/parents and ensuring their inputs into the design of the AG is ensured.
• Oversee the case management of the program and supervise case workers to implement effectively
• Support staff to identify and link vulnerable girls to child protection actors and other service providers based on need to access support and care
• Overall management of field based activities.
• Conduct monitoring to partner activities in their various locations in close coordination with the M&E officer as may requested by supervisor.
• Submit quality reports as scheduled including but not limited to weekly, monthly etc.
• Carryout any other duties as outlined by the supervisor.

Required knowledge, skills, experience, and qualification.

• Proven experience in similar function desirable.
• Experience in GBVIMS and case management
• At least Degree in psychology, social sciences, public health, humanitarian work,nursing required.
• At least Two years and above experience in similar position or related
• 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.
• Fluency in English, Hausa and Kanuri plus any other local languages in northeast Nigeria an advantage.
• Good interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships with all staff and key stakeholders externally.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation, including relevant staff working for the NCA.
• Computer literate especially micro soft work, excel database and power point. Knowledge of other software an advantage.
• Willingness and ability to take initiative not only in identifying problems but also in suggesting and implementing solutions.
• Self-starter
• Willingness to stay and work in remote areas as required.