Program Officer - Gender-based Violence (GBV) at Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria

Location: Central Office (Abuja)
Job Category: Technical
Department: Prevention Care and Treatment  
Unit: Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH)  
Supervisor: Program Manager  

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and oversee Gender-Based Violence programs across all the state and facilities where IHVN is present.
• Design and implement Gender-Based Programs according to PEPFAR Gender Strategy to achieve targets.
• Develop work plans and monthly budgets
• Track all program data and report as necessary.
• Build capacity of colleagues and other stakeholders in the provision of gender-based violence services
• Represent IHVN in meetings and provide oversight functions to regional/staff officers
• Serve as liaison between central and state offices on issues of Gender Based Violence.
• Provide mentorship/supervision to Community-Based Organizations in the implementation of GBV program
• Submit monthly reports to the Head of Department PCT and Gender Program Manager for effective program delivery
• Perform other roles as may be assigned by HOD and Supervisors as necessary

Qualifications
Education:

• B.Sc. in Social Work, Nursing or any other Social Sciences

Skills and Abilities:

• Good communication (oral and written) and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in the use of computer software - Word processing, spreadsheet, presentation skills are essential.
• Ability to evaluate/analyze data, prepare high quality reports.
• Ability/capacity to develop and design GBV strategic plans.
• Ability/Readiness to work with teams to achieve program goals.
• Must have good inter and intrapersonal communication skills
• Goal oriented with ability to work under pressure to meet organizational targets/goals.

Prior Work Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years professional level experience managing public health and health delivery with emphasis on gender-based violence.
• She/he must have experience working with PEPFAR funded care and treatment / Gender-based program

Language Proficiency:

• English language (high proficiency in verbal and written expression)

Job Knowledge:

• Familiarity with the broad range of GBV issues. Understanding of GBV issues with in-depth knowledge of the implementation of GBV services in Nigeria.