Engaging Men Through Accountable Practices (EMAP) Assistant at CARE

Job Summary

• CARE is seeking an EMAP Assistant to support the implementation of gender-responsive peacebuilding activities, focusing on engaging men in accountable practices to promote gender equality and reduce gender-based violence (GBV). Working closely with the EMAP Officer and under the supervision of the Conflict and Peacebuilding Coordinator, the Assistant will help mobilize communities, facilitate training, and ensure inclusive participation in local peacebuilding structures. This role is critical in strengthening community resilience and fostering peaceful coexistence.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Programme Design and Technical Leadership

• Support the implementation of the EMAP (Engaging Men through Accountable Practice) approach within the community to prevent GBV and promote gender equality.
• Support the integration of gender-sensitive approaches in peacebuilding initiatives.
• Assist in organizing and facilitating community dialogues and sensitization sessions.

Strengthening Peacebuilding Structures 

• Mobilize and register male participants in collaboration with local peace committees (LPCs), religious leaders, and project staff.
• Help organize and facilitate community dialogues and sensitization sessions.
• Promote inclusive representation in community-based peace structures.

Innovation and Strategic Development

• Contribute to the documentation of success stories, lessons learned, and challenges to inform program improvement.
• Promote positive masculinity, respectful behaviours, and support for women and girls through guided reflection and group dialogues.

 Capacity Building and Technical Support

• Support the delivery of training and sensitization sessions on EMAP, gender equality, GESI, and GBV prevention in schools, communities, and with government stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of training sessions on gender equality, GBV prevention, and conflict resolution.
• Assist in preparing training materials and logistics for workshops and meetings.

Mainstreaming Conflict Sensitivity and Learning

• Collect and document field-level data, success stories, and lessons learned.
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation of EMAP activities including session attendance tracking, feedback collection, and behavioural change observations.

Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships

• Liaise with local leaders, civil society groups, and other actors to support EMAP implementation.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and forums as delegated.
• Mobilize men, women, youth, and other stakeholders for participation in EMAP and peacebuilding activities

Quality Assurance and Reporting

• Assist with planning and coordination of field visits, trainings, and community events.
• Ensure timely reporting and compliance with project guidelines.
• Provide regular updates and feedback to the EMAP Officer on activity progress and challenges.

Other Responsibilities:

• Other Responsibilities as Assigned
• Contribute to CARE’s resource mobilization efforts

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Required

• Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Gender Studies, Peacebuilding, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience facilitating male engagement or gender-transformative programming, preferably in GBV prevention or peacebuilding.
• Knowledge and experience with the EMAP model or similar structured behaviour change approaches.
• Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills, particularly in engaging male community members on sensitive topics.
• Proven ability to build trust, manage group dynamics, and promote reflective dialogue.
• Understanding of gender equality, GBV, GESI (Gender Equality and Social Inclusion), and protection principles.
• Experience working with community-based structures (e.g., LPCs, peace clubs, youth groups) and local leaders.
• Fluency in English and local languages (e.g., Hausa); ability to adapt messaging to local context.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding, accountability, and inclusion.

Competencies:

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