GBV Community Volunteers at African Youth for Peace Development and Empowerment (AFRYDEV)

• Openings:  Four (4) slots
• Reports To: Project Officer
• Duration: 6 Months with Possible extension

About the Position (Task and Responsibilities)

General Position Summary 

The GBV Community Volunteer will play a vital role in the MARTAWA ZUROMAYE Project. He/She will be responsible for engaging with communities, raising awareness on Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and advocating for the eradication of harmful practices such as Female Genital Mutilation and Child Marriage, the volunteer will work closely with project officer and community members to ensure the project's success.

Essential Job Responsibilities 

• Conduct community-based awareness campaigns to educate the public on the harmful effects of GBV and its impact on individuals and communities.
• Organize workshops, training sessions, and community dialogues to address gender stereotypes and promote gender equality.
• Collaborate with local leaders, women's groups, and youth associations to foster community involvement in anti-GBV initiatives.
• Assist in the identification and referral of GBV survivors to support services.
• Document and report incidents of GBV and harmful practices in the target communities.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of the MARTAWA ZUROMAYE Project in reducing GBV and harmful practices.
• Work closely with AFRYDEV project coordinators to ensure project goals and objectives are met.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

• Ensure that program implementation is responsive to communities and partners and consistent with AFYDEV’S relevant program guidelines, principles, values, quality standards and strategic plan.
• Ensure that beneficiaries are effectively targeted according to established standard vulnerability criteria.
• Support the development of program implementation strategies, including partnership frameworks, beneficiary targeting and distribution process as well as psychosocial and capacity building of partners.
• Integrate community approaches, gender sensitivity and capacity building into all activities as appropriate.
• Fulfill AFRYDEV’s Program Management Minimum Standards based on the organization wide guide.
• Ensure all interventions adhere to AFRYDEV’s Gender Policy, Do No Harm principles, and beneficiary accountability standards.
• Ensure compliance with donor and AFRYDEV’s regulations related to emergency programming.

Collaboration / Ethical Operating Standards:

• The GBV Community Volunteer is expected to maintain high ethical standards, adhere to AFRYDEV's code of conduct.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with AFRYDEV program staff.
• Team building and survivor’s management skills.
• Approachable and good listening skills 
• Collaborate with project staff, community leaders, and local partners.
• He/she should respect the cultural norms and values of the communities they work with and treat all individuals with dignity and respect.

Qualification and Skills

• Diploma in Health, equivalent or relevant field required.
• 0-2 years of experience working on Gender mainstreaming and inclusion, Psychosocial Support Services, S/GBV programming with a focus on prevention preferred.
• Knowledge of international humanitarian standards for GBV prevention, protection, and response
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience working on social norms change.
• Experience with developing and implementing GBV prevention programmes, particularly identification, case management & referrals.
• Demonstrated understanding of the needs of survivors.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, medical ethics, and respect for clients always.
• Experience in participatory techniques and community mobilization
• Demonstrated experience working with men to end violence against women and girls.
• Excellent oral and written skills and computer skills.
• Fluency in English and Hausa is a must.
• Familiarity with the target communities and cultural sensitivity
• Proficiency in local languages is an advantage.

Note

• AFRYDEV is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate gender, religion, or ethnicity, However, this position is community based and as such community member are highly encouraged to apply.
• AFRYDEV recruitment and selection procedures do not involve any form of payment to the organization, staff and or any assigned third party, requests of such kinds should be immediately reported.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.