Gender Based Violence Officer at Rehabilitation Empowerment and Better Health Initiative (REBHI)

Responsibilities
Program Support:

• Oversee the implementation and quality of GBV prevention and response activities across all operational sites.
• Develop and adapt Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), guidelines, and tools for GBV teams in line with Protection global standards and national protocols.
• Collaborate with Program Manager and Supervisors to ensure the technical quality of GBV activities.
• Facilitate the integration of GBV services into broader and holistic approach to service delivery.

Capacity Building:

• Development and delivery of training programs for staff, community stakeholders.
• Provide continuous technical support and mentoring teams to strengthen their skills and knowledge.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Analyze data and feedback from the field to identify gaps and areas for improvement in GBV service delivery.
• Ensure regular reporting on the quality and impact of GBV interventions.

Supervision and Reporting:

• Conduct regular field visits to GBV activities, providing on-site guidance and feedback to local teams.
• Conduct regular supervision and prepare detailed reports on GBV activities, challenges, and successes for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure the principle of ‘Do No Harm’ is observed and upheld in all the engagements
• Produce monthly data and regular narrative reports of cases managed in collaboration with the senior staff (line manager) and the M&E officer.
• Provide weekly case updates to the Program manager, including new cases identified, number of referrals, cases closed, and follow-ups.
• Ensure the principle of safety and confidentiality of beneficiaries’ data is upheld.
• Submit intake forms to M&E officer to ensure a proper database of cases and analysis of reported cases.
• Participate in biweekly supervision meetings with GBV/PSS Officers
• Maintain positive coordination and relationships with other partners at the field level
• Supports training for GBV Caseworkers
• Facilitate the setting up of an information desk at the women\'s and girls\' safe spaces where adolescents and women of reproductive age can access sexual reproductive health information.
• Support GBV at-risk individuals or survivors by referring them when necessary 

Requirements

• Degree in relevant field (Social Work, Development Studies, Humanitarian Affairs, Gender Studies, or any other related disciplines).
• 3 - 4 years of professional experience in humanitarian settings, including at least 3 years of directly working with survivors of GBV using a survivor-centered and multi-sectoral approach.
• 2 - 3 years of experience working with health focus organization is an asset
• Excellent knowledge of international standards and guidelines on GBV in humanitarian settings and ability to implement GBV response in accordance with the guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to assess, supervise, and coordinate technical work in GBV prevention and response in humanitarian and recovery settings.
• Experience working in Bama and Konduga is highly desirable
• Experience with capacity building of local partners and staffs.
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Microsoft, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Fluency in local language is an added advantage (written and spoken)
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with staff and other stakeholders.

Skills:

• Only in identifying problems but also in suggesting and implementing solutions
• Individual and group training skills in GBV
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and foster a team environment.
• Strong organizational, oral and written communication and coordination skills.
• Excellent report-writing skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good sense of diplomacy and understanding of international global political issues.
• Ability to work with people, good judgment, and commitment to REBHI Vision and programming standards.
• Strong coordination, networking skills, and the ability to constructively engage with a variety of stakeholders (INGOs, local partners, government officials, community leaders, etc.).
• He/she works under the operational supervision of the Program manager
• Must have experience with operationalizing GBV principles; Human Rights Law, Humanitarian principles and other relevant international standards in a humanitarian aid setting;
• Well versed in Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS).
• Disciplined, organized, respecting deadlines, adapting to a multicultural work environment, tolerance, and respecting REBHI’s core values.
• Ability to enhance good interpersonal relationships.
• Good knowledge and application of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• This position is roving Bama/Konduga