EYN Projects is a community-based non-profit/non-governmental organization. We respect and believe in the infinite worth of every individual. We demonstrate this belief through our development and humanitarian services to affected communities, equal employment opportunities, building and strengthening the skills of our staff, and ensuring qualitative and effective service delivery. EYN Projects does not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, or religion in our recruitment exercise nor in our humanitarian and development work.
JOB TITLE: ASRH OFFICER
CONTRACT DURATION:9 MONTH
ORGANISATION: EKKLESIYAR ‘YANUWA A NIGERIA (EYN PROJECTS)
LOCATION: PULKA, BORNO STATE
ABOUT THE JOB:
This role is to provide support for all activities that relates to creating awareness on sex education, use of contraception, disseminating information on Sexual Reproductive Health, awareness on safe delivery best practices and SRH rights to community members in Pulka. The ASRH Officer based in Pulka will be responsible for the timely and quality delivery of field level activities with technical support from the GBV Program Manager, She/he will ensure the smooth running of ASRH program in close coordination with other GBV/Protection actors on the project. The ASRH officer is expected to also be familiar with running curriculum guiding adolescent girls’ program.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
The ASRH Officer will be responsible for the following, including those not listed but are extensions of those expressly stated:
• Ensure Adolescent girls, and boys adopt sexual and reproductive health behavior protecting themselves from health risks.
• Work closely with the Senior GBV Officer to mainstream ASRH into other sectors in the Organization.
• Conduct capacity building training for staff on ASRH programming in the organization.
• Conduct weekly sessions on adolescent sexual reproductive health issues
• Provide sex education, use of contraception, awareness raising and information on Sexual Reproductive Health.
• Conduct Training to midwives and other health care providers on safe delivery best practices
• Liaising with relevant government institution and partners to ensure close coordination of activities and best practices.
• Conduct regular supportive field monitoring visits to partner locations and support GBV officer on activities, coordination and implementation.
• Work closely with GBV officers, Case workers to assess ASRH risk/issues and working closely with the Senior GBV Officer to address the issues.
• Conduct ASRH risk mapping and GBV safety audits in project locations closely with other project teams, including senior GBV officers.
• Provide timely feedback on field visit. .
• Develop plans for effective implementation for ASRH activities.
• Manage/supervise ASRH support staff and volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.
Qualification:
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social sciences, public health, nursing required or any other related field from a certified tertiary institution.
• At least 3 years humanitarian experience in implementing ASHR Programme in emergency with a good understanding of sexual and reproductive health and right.
Skills:
• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering result: Willingness and ability to take initiative not only in identifying problems but also in suggesting and implementing solutions.
• Experience in GBV programming an advantage
• Strong Knowledge and skills in providing CMR is required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, and sensitive in approaches
• Flexible and willing to work and stay in rural communities especially field based
• Good interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships with all staff and key stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to take initiative not only in identifying problems but also in suggesting and implementing solutions.
• Proven capacity for management and leadership
• Demonstrable ability at report writing
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Hausa
• Computer literacy
• Excellent presentation skills.
• A critical thinker with outstanding interpersonal skills.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting a CV and Cover letter in a single PDF document to [email protected].
The application deadline is APRIL 10th 2022.
