GBV Officer at Borno Women Development Initiative (BOWDI)

Location: Bama, Pulka and Monguno

The GBV Officer will be responsible for the effective planning, coordination and implementation of all GBV-related activities within the project. The Officer will work closely with other project staff, partners, and community stakeholders to ensure timely and quality delivery of services, in accordance with donor requirements and organizational policies.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management

• Take primary responsibility for the daily management and implementation of GBV-related activities, ensuring compliance with project proposals, donor agreements, log frames, and timelines. Promptly notify the supervisor of any emerging challenges or delays.
• Lead project planning and oversee implementation and budget utilization, ensuring effective use of resources and alignment with expected outputs.
• Support the collection and analysis of sex- and age-disaggregated data (quantitative, qualitative, and anecdotal) to better inform programming and meet beneficiary needs.
• Establish and maintain effective project monitoring and evaluation systems using appropriate tools to track progress indicators.
• Facilitate the active participation of all stakeholders including BOWDI program staff, partners, and community members.
• Develop and deliver awareness-raising and staff capacity-building initiatives focused on GBV prevention and response.
• Contribute to the design and production of communication materials (e.g., leaflets, posters, brochures) to raise community awareness on GBV issues.
• Conduct training sessions for volunteers, Protection monitors, and social workers to strengthen their capacity in GBV case management.
• Serve as the focal point for  gender-related issues and activities.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Technical Responsibilities

• Manage GBV case intake, identification, documentation, and case management in line with GBV classification standards.
• Oversee the day-to-day management and operational efficiency of safe spaces.
• Coordinate closely with PSS Officers, Legal Officers, Social Workers, and other service providers to facilitate comprehensive service referrals (e.g., health, mental health, shelter, NFIs, legal support).
• Ensure adherence to the Survivor-Centered Approach and protection principles throughout all survivor interactions and in safe space management.
• Facilitate regular peer group sessions (bi-weekly/monthly) to provide psychosocial support on thematic issues relevant to survivors.
• Organize community outreach initiatives and support awareness campaigns in collaboration with the team.
• Document activities and maintain accurate records, both digital and physical, within reporting timelines.
• Prepare and submit standard GBV reports and project updates on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Ensure secure and confidential documentation of all survivor case files and related documents.

Coordination, Specialized Interventions & Supervision

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to promote gender-sensitive programming.
• Establish coordination and referral mechanisms among specialized services, BOWDI programs, and external actors.
• Develop and maintain updated referral pathways tailored to specific program areas and survivor needs.
• Map and document available service providers within the field locations and ensure referral pathways are accessible and understood by all GBV-related program staff.
• Collaborate with UN agencies, NGOs, and civil society partners to develop a coordinated GBV response strategy.
• Compile and submit high-quality monthly and periodic progress reports, including final donor reports.
• Capture and promote good practices and lessons learned from interventions to enhance program quality and knowledge management.
• Support accurate data entry into the GBV Information Management System (GBVIMS) and coordinate with Information Management and M&E Officers to maintain a functional referral tracking database.