GBV Officer at Safeguarding Children Initiative (SCII)

Job Summary

• The GBV Officer will lead the implementation and coordination of gender-based violence prevention and response activities. This role will ensure survivor-centered services, strengthen referral pathways, and support community awareness initiatives aimed at preventing GBV and supporting survivors.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Implementation

• Plan and implement GBV prevention and response activities in line with organizational objectives.
• Supervise and provide technical support to GBV/PSS Caseworkers.
• Ensure GBV activities are implemented according to humanitarian protection standards.

Case Management Oversight

• Provide technical guidance on case management and ensure adherence to survivor-centered approaches.
• Monitor the quality of case management services and ensure confidentiality and ethical practices.

Community Engagement and Prevention

• Lead community sensitization activities on GBV prevention, gender equality, and protection.
• Work with community leaders and stakeholders to strengthen community-based protection mechanisms.

Coordination and Referrals

• Strengthen and maintain referral pathways with health, legal, protection, and psychosocial service providers.
• Represent the organisation in GBV and protection coordination meetings where required.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Monitor GBV programme activities and track progress against project indicators.
• Prepare regular narrative reports and contribute to donor reporting.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Gender Studies, Psychology, Sociology, or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in GBV or protection programming.
• Experience in supervising staff and managing protection programmes.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of GBV principles and survivor-centered approaches.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues with confidentiality and professionalism.