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  • Posted: Mar 24, 2026
    Deadline: Mar 27, 2026
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  • We are neutral, independent and impartial Non -governmental Organization (NGO) dedicated to provide massive protection and response to protect children, young persons, women and the vulnerable in armed conflicts
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    GBV Assistant

    Job Summary

    • Under the supervision of the GBV Officer, and in close coordination with GBV team members, the GBV Assistant will be fully field-based and responsible for providing SGBV case management, counseling services, and facilitating emotional support group sessions for women, girls, and survivors of gender-based violence.
    • The GBV Assistant will support the effective implementation and coordination of LABDI’s protection objectives and GBV-related activities.

    LOCATION: Dikwa and Jere LGA Of Borno State Gujba LGA of Yobe State

    Key Responsibilities

    • Provide counseling services to GBV survivors and refer them to appropriate case management services when necessary.
    • Accurately document and store GBV data using the GBV Information Management Systems (GBVIMS/GBVIMS+), in line with inter-agency information-sharing protocols.
    • Facilitate emotional support group sessions for women and girls at risk of or affected by GBV, in compliance with best practices and LABDI’s
    • Conduct awareness-raising activities to promote safe and timely help-seeking behaviors among survivors.
    • Disseminate clear, inclusive, and actionable information on available GBV services.
    • Refer survivors to appropriate healthcare and other multidisciplinary services.
    • Assess and map available services for GBV survivors within the community.
    • Provide targeted assistance to address urgent needs of survivors.
    • Share relevant information with women and girls at risk of GBV.
    • Support the GBV Officer and GBV Manager in implementing GBV program activities.
    • Maintain an active field presence to ensure effective implementation, supervision, and monitoring of GBV interventions.

    Requirements

    • 2–3 years of experience in GBV prevention and response programming.
    • Strong knowledge of GBV, child protection, and psychosocial support (PSS) principles.
    • Demonstrated experience in women’s protection programs, including empowerment initiatives, reproductive health, and counseling.
    • Experience working with communities, implementing GBV prevention programs, and providing services in shelters and rural settings.
    • In-depth technical expertise in protection, women and girls’ safe spaces programming, and GBV-related issues.
    • Strong understanding of gender inequality, discrimination, and violence against women and girls.

    Desirable Skills

    • Knowledge of the impact of early marriage on individuals, families, and communities.
    • Understanding of the effects of child labor on child development.
    • Basic knowledge of reproductive health.
    • Commitment to promoting gender equality and preventing GBV.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other basic computer applications.
    • Familiarity with the operational context in Monguno.

    Core Competencies

    • Strong communication and psychosocial first aid skills.
    • Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement abilities.
    • Fluency in English and at least one local language (Hausa, Kanuri, or Shuwa).
    • Proven experience facilitating trainings and workshops on GBV, gender, and SRH topics.
    • Strong analytical, report writing, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
    • Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to inform program decisions.
    • Capacity to produce high-quality reports within deadlines.

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