Sector Manager - Protection (GBV Coordinator) at Gender Equality, Peace and Development Centre (GEPaDC)

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Job Description

• Coordinate all GBV case workers
• Fully participate in Coordination meeting in project locations
• Carry out service mapping and strengthen referral pathways
• To validate all GBV cases identified by GBV case workers.
• Ensure that all cases are genuine and properly documented.
• Conduct on-one mentoring and couching for GBV cases
• Prepare slides/training materials for GBV case workers to facilitate the monthly WGSS in all project location in line with the project expectation
• Work together with community mobilization officer to sensitize the community on GBV, prevention and services available.
• Ensure Child Protection Principles upheld including best interest of the child and do no harm.
• Create and design IEC and BCC contain messages for awareness and sensitization.
• Provide technical support to case workers in the establishment of community structures.
• Ensure proper management of budget lines that are directly GBV cost related
• Harmonization of monthly report submitted by GBV case workers from all project location.
• Ensure timely request and disbursement of fund for all GBV activities
• Prepare monthly report on all GBV activities

Educational Requirements and Experience.

• A minimum of degree or HND in Education, Health, Social Work, Psychology, Communications or related social science field.
• Atleast 3 years as case management officer or case worker supervisor
• Ability to speak Kanuri and Hausa isan added advantage
• Substantial experience in advocacy
• Good understanding of the possibilities of influencing stake holders.
• Knowledge of the media and its role in raising awareness and shaping public policy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences at local, state and national levels.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with other actors in project locations Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, adaptability and ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Good computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, email / internet) and ability to be self-supporting in most administrative tasks.