GBV Officer  at Centre for Social Cohesion Peace and Empowerment (CENSCOPE)

Location: Borno (MMC and Jere), Adamawa (Madagali) and Yobe state (Fune).

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced GBV Officer to support the implementation of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and response activities. The role focuses on ensuring survivors have access to safe, confidential, and quality services while strengthening community-based GBV prevention mechanisms.

Key Responsibilities

• Support delivery of GBV case management and survivor-centered services
• Ensure safe, confidential, and ethical handling of GBV disclosures
• Facilitate referrals to health, MHPSS, legal, and other support services
• Conduct community awareness sessions on GBV prevention, women’s rights, and available services
• Support establishment of women- and girl-friendly safe spaces
• Monitor GBV risks and trends within communities
• Maintain accurate and confidential case documentation
• Support capacity building of community volunteers and stakeholders on GBV issues
• Ensure adherence to GBV guiding principles (safety, confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination)
• Contribute to activity tracking, reporting, and coordination meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

Skills and Competence

• Strong understanding of GBV guiding principles and survivor-centered approach
• Knowledge of referral pathways and protection services
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Ability to handle sensitive issues with empathy and confidentiality
• Good reporting and documentation skills
• Compassionate and non-judgmental
• High integrity and respect for confidentiality
• Emotionally resilient and calm under pressure
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Gender Studies, Law, Social Sciences, or any related field
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in GBV programming or protection work
• Experience in case management and working with survivors of violence
• Experience in humanitarian or conflict-affected settings is an advantage
• Proven work experience in the implementation of disability inclusion programming

IMPORTANT NOTE

• Applicants are encouraged to apply both via the application link and by email. Applications submitted only through the email address, without completing the application link, may not be considered.
• CENSCOPE operates in an equal opportunity environment and has policies that actively encourages inclusion and diversity, 
• CENSCOPE has zero tolerance for Sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the organization reserves the right to close this vacancy prior to the stated deadline once a suitable candidate is identified.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply
• CENSCOPE does not charge any fee to facilitate any recruitment process.