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  • Posted: Jun 16, 2017
    Deadline: Jun 27, 2017
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    Plan International was founded over 75 years ago with a mission to promote and protect the rights of children. The organisation was set up by British journalist John Langdon-Davies and refugee worker Eric Muggeridge in 1937, with the original aim to provide food, accommodation and education to children whose lives had been disrupted by the Spanish Civil W...
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    Gender Based Violence/Psychosocial Support Officer (6 Months)

    Reports to
    Gender Based Violence Project Coordinator Mubi

    Purpose:
    The GBV Officer will provide technical support and leadership required for the successful implementation of UNFPA project and will support the Case Workers in awareness raising activities, including the provision of information on available GBV and SRH services and facilitating referrals. The GBV officer will be responsible for providing training and mentoring to community volunteers in referring cases of GBV. This position is based in Mubi field office.

    Dimensions of Role
    Communicates within Plan International Nigeria and with partners and related government institutions. The post holder will directly implement the GBV and SRH activities interfacing with other programme team members. The post holder will also contribute towards the capacity building of Plan Internationals implementing partners, Case Workers and community volunteers.

    Key End Results and typical Responsibilities

    Program Development & Quality Management

    • In collaboration with the Field Team and GBV/Project Coordinator, the GBV Officer will be responsible for the following:
    • Ensure quality program planning and implementation with partner organizations.
    • Ensure project activities and implementation is in line with objectives and objectives are achieved
    • Produce high quality project activity reports and ensure reports are submitted on time.
    • Ensure project activities are in line with IASC guide lines, minimum standards and best practices
    • Participate in participatory community assessments and document lessons learnt to inform new proposals

    Technical Skills

    • Under the supervision of the GBV/Project Coordinator, provide technical oversight and capacity-building through training, mentorship and on-the-job support for case workers, community volunteers and adolescent peer groups on GBV and SRH awareness-raising and referrals.
    • Strengthen and maintain networks with community leaders and groups and service providers to ensure that survivors receive compassionate support from the community and to encourage greater communication, collaboration and coordination among partners.
    • Input into referral pathways to ensure a community perspective is included. Ensure referral pathways are shared and understood within the community.
    • Supervise and lead the implementation of activities at the community psychosocial centers including the setting up of information and help desk
    • Participate in development of monthly outreach plans with case workers and community volunteers, based on case trends and ongoing needs of women and girls, include strategies to reach women and girls who are more isolated/have special needs.
    • Provide leadership and guidance regarding GBV and SRH activities to all Case Workers to ensure all program activities meet best practice standards as well as taking lead in male discussion sessions in Engaging Men through Accountable Practice.
    • Assist with developing adequate project monitoring systems and help to ensure that Case Workers utilize these systems correctly and consistently and provide support where needed
    • Ensure the implementation of an effective referral system at the interagency and community level to ensure survivors can access quality case management services in a timely manner.
    • Lead case management of Gender Based Violence Cases and ensure proper documentation, assessment, case plan implementation, follow up and information management of all GBV cases.

    Staff Supervision & Development

    • Directly supervises partner Case Workers
    • Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
    • Ensure timely completion and submission of regular program and staff reporting and annual performance reviews, as appropriate
    • Assist with the recruitment of Case Workers and the identification of community volunteers.
    • Ensure training, support and ongoing capacity building opportunities for Case Workers and volunteers on technical and project management skills.
    • Provide evaluations on Case Workers performance in accordance with Plan Policies and Guidelines.
    • Ensure that all Plan policies are upheld, as well as the IASC guidelines on Gender Based Violence and Sexual Reproductive Health and Right

    Grant Planning & Implementation

    • Produce monthly data and regular narrative reports for different stakeholders as well as donor narrative reports of high quality (in collaboration with line manager and the M&E Officer).
    • Supports implementation and ensure adherence to monitoring and evaluation plans.

    Monitoring & Reporting

    • Initiate regular, participatory assessments/feedback surveys with client communities.
    • Provide inputs into and consolidate bi-weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports on the Case Management activities; Submit reports for all field activities, trainings and meetings.
    • Maintain effective and efficient oversight, quality control and reporting systems and processes that ensure regular field monitoring and modifications as required.
    • Contribute to high-quality Plan and donor reports on activities, indicators and achievements, as well as best practices and lessons learned.

    Coordination & Representation

    • Actively develop and maintain effective working relationships with key community stakeholders, government actors, UN agencies, international and local NGOs, and other relevant actors.
    • Regularly attend CP sub-cluster and MHPSS Working group meetings at LGA levels to contribute to coordinator of case management responses and Psychosocial support across agencies.

    Program Development

    • Contribute to proposal development activities (narrative and budget) through the provision of information and data on community feedback on ongoing projects and assessment of emerging needs.
    • Provide information on needs of women and children based on knowledge and understanding of the beneficiaries and communities.
    • Facilitate dialogue and Focus Group Discussions with community based protection mechanisms and assess capacity gap and need

    Other

    • Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of field teams; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to Plan management and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for Plan programs
    • Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop Plan programs

    Human Resource Development
    Supports the orientation, on-going development/training and builds capacity of local partner staff when required.

    Learning and knowledge management

    • Shares relevant information within the team establishing and supporting the proper documentation of activities
    • Participates in global/regional projects/networks as requested.

    Resource Mobilisation
    Support resource mobilization efforts by participating in projects review, SWOT analysis and contribute relevant data and information that support proposal development

    Dealing with Problems

    • Ability to manage competing priorities and expectations from internal and external stakeholders and remain calm and resilient in the face of pressure.
    • Manage multiple and work with distant colleagues to form a virtual efficient administration team;
    • Use Plan procedures to settle conflicts among colleagues;
    • Resolve problems that are not covered by established process.
    • Analyse possible causes of problems and suggest solutions to get them resolved.
    • Refer, whenever necessary, the case to the Child Protection in Emergencies Specialist for consideration.

    Communications and Working Relationships:

    • Working contacts inside and outside the organization; include the purpose and level (high, medium, low) of the contact
    • Support the preparation of reports for domestic and international consumption.
    • Provide timely responses concerning queries linked with relevant projects or programs.
    • Report to the Child Protection specialist;
    • Provide support to Plan International Nigeria’s program delivery and resource mobilization.
    • Work with other members of the program units to ensure effective and efficient program delivery.

    Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:

    Knowledge:

    Qualifications and Experience

    • BA or equivalent in Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Public Health, Human Rights or related degree desired
    • Minimum 2 years of direct psychosocial/counseling experience with a reputable agency; experience working with survivors of violence in emergency preferred.
    • Strong ability to lead women centers and child friendly spaces preferred
    • Strong background and understanding of adolescent reproductive sexual health and previous experience working with adolescents on SRH issues an preferred
    • Clear understanding of gender, abuse of power, and issues surrounding violence against women and girls.
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality, medical ethics and respect for clients at all times. Experience in participatory techniques and community mobilization
    • Strong ability to lead, train, facilitates and motivates others in their respective tasks in a professional, respectful and supportive manner.
    • Knowledge and ability to speak Hausa and Kanuri is an added advantage
    • Experience working with case files and databases and providing regular documentation preferred

    Skills & Knowledge

    • Demonstrated understanding of the skills necessary to work with children and adolescents particularly vulnerable children
    • Demonstrated ability to solve problems, think and plan strategically, and communicate with key actors in a dynamic and unpredictable operating environment
    • Strong skills in monitoring, evaluation, research and conducting participatory, community-led assessments.
    • Knowledge of Sphere and established international child protection/GBV standards, methodology and tools
    • Knowledge of community mobilization and facilitation techniques
    • Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
    • Ability and willingness to work in a participatory manner with a diverse range of client communities
    • Personal qualities: Team player, clear communicator, flexible, network-builder, able to handle pressure well under minimal supervision, and a commitment to child rights and gender equality
    • Languages: Fluency in English Kanuri and or Hausa is an added advantage

    Behaviours:

    • Creates strong sense of purpose and commitment within own part of operations and with stakeholders
    • Holds self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and standards of behaviour
    • Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism/integrity
    • Provides good and adequate administrative and logistical support to enable programmes to meet meets it’s agreed financial and program outcomes.
    • Actively seeks for support in addressing difficulties in execution of duties.
    • Strategic thinking and effective contribution to own work and Organisational development.
    • Sound judgement and decision-making in complex situations
    • Strong emotional intelligence including self-awareness.
    • Leads by example to motivate high performance of others
    • Very strong commitment to continuous learning

    Physical Environment and Demands
    Based in Mubi, Adamawa State with field visits to implement and supervise project activities.

    Level of Contact with Children:
    High contact- the job responsibilities of this position require the post holder to have very frequent contact with children. It is expected that children shall be protected at all times.

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    Gender Based Violence Project Coordinator

    Duration: 13 Months

    Location: Mubi, Adamawa State
    Role Purpose:The purpose of this role is to provide technical guidance on Gender Based Violence in Emergencies, support gender analysis during projects design and ensure standard and procedure of managing Gender Based Violence in Emergencies are followed by Case workers and CP/GBV Officers. The post holder will directly supervise GFFO project GBV/PSS Officers, Data Management Officers and Community Engagement Officer in the Mubi Field Office and overall management of the GFFO project.

    Key End Results and typical Responsibilities

    In collaboration with the Field Team and CPiE Specialist, the CP/PSS Officer will be responsible:

    • Contribute to the review, assess and update of the Child Protection and Gender Based Violence situation in the Adamawa State.
    • In collaboration with CPIE Specialist, support to conduct issue specific or general needs assessments as necessary, and contribute to assessments in other sectors.
    • Organize and support the community partners involved in the recovery process.
    • Support potential partnerships identification to implement CPiE and GBViE recommendations, assess potential partners where available or make recommendations on how to fill gaps.

    Technical Skills

    • Provide technical and management leadership to the CPiE and GBViE activities in accordance with best practice and Plan policies, including its child-centered community-based approach.
    • Ensure that solid case management, referral and information management systems are in place for appropriate identification, responses and follow-up for Gender Based Violence cases with a particular focus on Sexual Violence cases.
    • Provide guidance to the project team on the development and dissemination of key behavior change communication messages on Child Protection and Gender Based Violence including harmful cultural, traditional norms and practices in line with best practices
    • Support the project team in developing strategies to engage men and boys as champions of change in addressing Gender Based Violence and violence against women and girls
    • Ensure regular communication with CPiE Specialist to integrate appropriate Gender Based Violence in emergencies priorities in program design
    • Ensure the [CP and GBV/IMS] is set up, regularly updated, analyzed for trends in the caseload, and efficiently and confidentially managed in collaboration with the Data Manager [and relevant partner organizations (e.g. UNHCR, UNFPA, OCHA and UNICEF)].
    • Support the design and delivery of training on Child Protection, Gender Based Violence, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Case Management for project staff and local partners.
    • In consultation with the CPiE Specialist, develop tools for delivering psychosocial support to women and girls including survivors of Gender Based Violence and Unaccompanied and separated Children and children at risk.
    • Make frequent field visits in the project communities to ensure and monitor implementation of activities, identify and report to  Field Coordinator and CPiE Specialist opportunities and constraints and any adjustments needed
    • Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of Plan Child Protection and Gender Based Violence activities and draft recommendations for improved program development and program design.
    • Ensure proper follow up of all referred cases to other actors and report accordingly;
    • Ensure child protection policy of Plan International Nigeria is respected and all concerns reported.
    • Collect data and reports from the CP/SGBV Officer, Community Engagement Officer and Data Management Officer, prepare and submit on bi-weekly reports to CPIE Specialist the

    Staff Supervision & Development

    • Directly supervises GBV/CP Officer, Community Engagement Officer and Data Management Officer
    • Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
    • Ensure timely completion and submission of regular program and staff reporting and annual performance reviews, as appropriate
    • Assist with the recruitment of Child Protection and GBV staff.
    • Ensure training, support and ongoing capacity building opportunities for volunteers and staff on technical and project management skills.
    • Provide evaluations on staff performance in accordance with Plan Policies and Guidelines.

    Qualifications and Experience

    • BA or equivalent in Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Human Rights or related degree desired, Master level preferred
    • At least 3 years’ experience in leading Child Protection and or Gender Based Violence programs, preferable social work or case management, in humanitarian or development settings
    • Strong Knowledge of the Minimum Initial Service Package for Gender Based Violence in Humanitarian Emergency and Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action
    • At least 2 years direct experience leading  Case Management services to children at risk and victims of abuse, exploitation and violence, providing gender-sensitive and child-friendly counseling services, and/or developing/implementing referral pathways and case management systems
    • Previous experience supervising and managing a team in a cross-cultural setting
    • Demonstrated experience in capacity building and mentoring of staff
    • Previous experience in emergency preparedness and response planning
    • Experience working with case files and databases and providing regular supervision of UASC and Gender Based Violence documentation preferred
    • Experience in grant management and proposal writing preferred

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    Driver

    • Job Type
    • Qualification
    • Experience None
    • Location Adamawa
    • Job Field Driving 

    Duration: 12 Months

    Location: Mubi, Adamawa State
    Role Purpose: The purpose of this role is to provide transportation services to Plan staff in a safe, courteous and timely manner.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Vehicle maintenance and management
    • Cleans vehicle and perform routine checks to ensure it has proper working tools on a daily basis.
    • Refuels vehicle using an approved fuel voucher and records this on the vehicle log sheet timeously.
    • Parks vehicle safely at designated place at the end of each working day not later than 6 pm.
    • Ensures that after hours travels have prior formal approval by the admin department.
    • Ensure vehicle movement log book is filled timely and regularly.
    • To report immediately to the Field Coordinator, all accidents or issues involving Plan International vehicles.
    • Compliance to the motor vehicle and travel policy provisions of Plan international Nigeria.

    Staff and material transportation

    • Transports staff and designated people to all areas as instructed and with approved vehicle request forms.
    • Ferries goods to required points as may be directed from time to time.
    • Ensure vehicles have necessary materials such as umbrellas, first aid box, map, fire extinguishers etc.
    • Ensure that all Plan assets are not left unattended in the vehicle whilst parked.
    • Files in accurately vehicle log books and submits to the Field Coordinator.
    • Prepares monthly vehicles’ maintenance reports for allocated vehicles.

    Other services provision:

    • Dispatch and deliver all documents between Plan and other service providers.
    • Assist  in sourcing for quotations towards the procurement of goods and materials for program delivery as per corporate procedures to ensure value for money is obtained
    • Dispatch of goods and materials to various projects offices to facilitate program delivery without any reports of loss or destruction of items
    • Comply with Plan’s Child Protection Policy at all times to safeguard and protect the child at all times without any reports or incidents of child abuse.
    • Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time to support the attainment of organizational goals.

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    Sexual Gender Based Violence Officer

    Key End Results and typical Responsibilities 

    In collaboration with the GBV Project Coordinator, the CP/SGBV Officer will be:

    • To ensure children harmed or at risk of being harmed are identified and receive individual case management support by ensuring standard tools and procedures are in place and adhered to by case management team members.
    • To manage, provide training and technical support to, and build the capacity of the full case management team.
    • To coordinate with other child protection agencies on case management

    Technical Skills

    • Provide technical and management leadership to the Case Management program in accordance with best practice and Plan policies, including its child-centered community-based approach.
    • Ensure that solid case management, referral and information management systems are in place for appropriate identification, responses and follow-up for children harmed or at risk of being harmed
    • Ensure regular communication with CPiE Specialist to integrate appropriate child protection in emergencies priorities in program design
    • Ensure regular Plan case review meetings and conferences are conducted to reflect on progress and to accommodate the lessons learned and improve case management system accordingly; [participate in Best Interest Determination as appropriate].
    • Ensure the [Child Protection Database] is set up, regularly updated, analysed for trends in the caseload, and efficiently and confidentially managed in collaboration with the Data Manager [and relevant partner organizations (e.g. UNHCR, Save the Children and UNICEF)].
    • Provide support to Family Tracing and Reunification activities in collaboration with implementing agencies
    • Collaborate with other project staff to ensure referrals to other services such as psychosocial support and education/livelihoods interventions

    Staff Supervision & Development

    • Directly supervises partner NGO Case Workers
    • Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
    • Ensure timely completion and submission of regular program and staff reporting and annual performance reviews, as appropriate
    • Assist with the recruitment of Case Management staff.
    • Ensure training, support and ongoing capacity building opportunities for volunteers and staff on technical and project management skills.
    • Provide evaluations on staff performance in accordance with Plan Policies and Guidelines.
    • Ensure that all Plan policies are upheld, as well as international Minimum Standards for Child Protection, Case Management, and UNHCR Guidelines

    Qualifications and Experience

    • BA or equivalent in Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Human Rights or related degree desired
    • At least 3 years’ experience in implementing child protection programs, preferable social work or case management, in humanitarian or development settings
    • At least 2 years direct experience providing services to children at risk and victims of abuse, exploitation and violence, providing gender-sensitive and child-friendly counselling services, and/or developing/implementing referral pathways and case management systems
    • Previous experience supervising and managing a team in a cross-cultural setting
    • Demonstrated experience in capacity building and mentoring of staff
    • Previous experience in emergency preparedness and response
    • Experience working with case files and databases and providing regular documentation preferred
    • Experience in grant management and proposal writing preferred

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