GBV & Protection Assistant (Volunteer) at Gidauniya Aid Empowerment Foundation Initiative (GAEFI)

Location of Implementation: Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, Katsina, Zamfara & Sokoto States, Nigeria.

Position Summary

The GBV & Protection Assistant (Volunteer) will support the implementation of community-based GBV and protection activities aimed at promoting safety, dignity, and access to services for vulnerable populations (women and girls). The volunteer will assist in awareness-raising, case follow-up, data collection, and community engagement under the supervision of the Protection Officer or GBV & Protection Project Manager.

This volunteer role is ideal for individuals passionate about human rights, social justice, and community protection work.

Specific Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of community protection and awareness activities on gender-based violence (GBV), child protection, and safeguarding.
• Conduct outreach and sensitization sessions on protection rights, referral pathways, and available support services.
• Assist in identifying and referring vulnerable individuals to appropriate service providers (health, psychosocial, legal, or livelihood support).
• Help facilitate focus group discussions (FGDs) and community feedback sessions on protection concerns.
• Support the creation and strengthening of community-based protection groups and child protection committees.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate documentation of protection-related cases and referrals.
• Collect and compile data from protection activities for reporting and analysis.
• Participate in coordination meetings, trainings, and workshops as assigned.
• Promote gender inclusion, non-discrimination, and respect for diversity in all activities.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor to support protection and safeguarding activities.

Areas of Accountability

The GBV & Protection Assistant (Volunteer) will be accountable for:

• Confidentiality and Ethics: Handling sensitive information with discretion and maintaining survivors’ privacy and dignity.
• Community Engagement: Promoting inclusive participation and community-led protection mechanisms.
• Reporting: Ensuring accurate and timely submission of protection activity reports.
• Compliance: Upholding GIDAUNIYA’s safeguarding, child protection, and volunteer code of conduct.
• Collaboration: Working effectively with staff, community leaders, and partners to enhance protection outcomes.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of Diploma in Gender Studies, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Community Development, or related field is an added advantage. University degree or HND is a plus.
• Strong interest in human rights, gender equality, and protection issues.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate empathy and cultural sensitivity.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations (women, children, persons with disabilities) is desirable.
• Fluency in English and local languages is desirable.