Fresh Jobs at the Gender Equality, Peace and Development Centre

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.

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Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Responsibilities

• To identify GBV cases within the project communities and register same.
• Ensure adherence to child safeguarding and Code of Conduct.
• Ensure Child Protection Principles upheld including best interest of the child and do no harm.
• Directly work with women and girls to identify their needs and ensure they receive the necessary support and coordination to achieve social, emotional, educational and economic outcomes.
• Ensure all stages of case management process implemented to a high standard including registration, needs assessment, case plan, referral, follow up and review, and case closure.
• Support the establishment of community structures such as WGSS in all project communities with regards to criteria.
• Facilitate the monthly WGSS meetings in all project locations and write report/minutes.
• Ensure hard copy files are accurately completed and stored safely.
• Promote active participation of women and girls and communities in all GBV casework to ensure it is strengthen and solution focused.
• Ensure case work respects the culture and context of each child. Undertake ongoing assessments to identify and address changing needs and any safety concerns for children to ensure they are protected.
• Escalate any concerns to sector –manager(GBV coordinator).
• Provide psychosocial activities and case management services to GBV survivor.
• Identify GBV related services in project community.
• Identify and refer GBV cases for livelihood assistance.
• Ensure casework takes place within practice and legislative frameworks.

Educational Requirements / Experience

• A minimum of a Degree or HND in Health, Social Work, Psychology, Communications or related social science field.
• Fluent in Hausa and Kanuri.
• Experience working with GBV survivor.
• At least tthreeyears experience as case worker.
• 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.