GBV Officer at Rising Hope Initiative for Sustainable Development

Purpose of the Role

• The GBV Officer supports the planning, implementation, and monitoring of Gender-Based Violence prevention and response activities. The role ensures that survivors receive timely, confidential, and survivor-cantered support while strengthening community structures to prevent GBV.

Key Responsibilities

Case Management & Survivor Support

• Provide confidential, survivor-cantered case management services to GBV survivors.
• Conduct safety planning, emotional support, and follow-up.
• Facilitate referrals to medical, legal, psychosocial, and livelihood services.

Psychosocial Support (PSS)

• Lead individual and group PSS sessions for women and girls.
• Support the establishment and running of Women & Girls Safe Spaces (WGSS).

GBV Prevention & Community Engagement

• Conduct community sensitization, awareness sessions, and risk-reduction activities.
• Facilitate training for community volunteers, focal persons, and women-led groups.
• Participate in safety audits and community assessments to identify GBV risks.

Coordination & Networking

• Coordinate closely with GBV actors, protection partners, CP actors, health facilities, and community structures.
• Represent the organization in GBV sub-sector meetings when required.
• Strengthen referral pathways and ensure services are updated.

Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation

• Develop weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on GBV activities.
• Maintain updated work plans and contribute to project proposals.
• Support monitoring and evaluation (M&E) processes, including success stories, indicator tracking, and assessments.

Capacity Building

• Train staff, volunteers, and community groups on GBV concepts, guiding principles, PSEA, case management, and referral pathways.
• Mentor case workers and assistants to improve the quality of services.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Gender Studies, Public Health, Sociology, or relevant field.

Experience

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in GBV programming or protection work.
• Experience working in humanitarian settings is an added advantage.
• Fluency in speaking Hausa and Kanuri

Skills

• Strong understanding of GBV core concepts and guiding principles (safety, confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination).
• Ability to work with survivors with empathy and professionalism.
• Good communication, report writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of GBVIMS, MS Office, and safeguarding principles.

Personal Attributes

• Compassionate, respectful, and non-judgmental.
• Strong ethical and professional integrity.
• Ability to work under pressure and in stressful environments.
• Cultural sensitivity and community-centered approach.