Rising Hope Initiative for Sustainable Development is a women-led nonprofit and non-governmental organization with a steadfast commitment to addressing the multifaceted challenges faced by conflict-affected populations in the Northeast and Northwestern part of Nigeria.
Experience2 – 3 years
Location Borno
Purpose of the Role
- The GBV Officer supports the planning, implementation, and monitoring of Gender-Based Violence prevention and response activities. The role ensures that survivors receive timely, confidential, and survivor-cantered support while strengthening community structures to prevent GBV.
Key Responsibilities
Case Management & Survivor Support
- Provide confidential, survivor-cantered case management services to GBV survivors.
- Conduct safety planning, emotional support, and follow-up.
- Facilitate referrals to medical, legal, psychosocial, and livelihood services.
Psychosocial Support (PSS)
- Lead individual and group PSS sessions for women and girls.
- Support the establishment and running of Women & Girls Safe Spaces (WGSS).
GBV Prevention & Community Engagement
- Conduct community sensitization, awareness sessions, and risk-reduction activities.
- Facilitate training for community volunteers, focal persons, and women-led groups.
- Participate in safety audits and community assessments to identify GBV risks.
Coordination & Networking
- Coordinate closely with GBV actors, protection partners, CP actors, health facilities, and community structures.
- Represent the organization in GBV sub-sector meetings when required.
- Strengthen referral pathways and ensure services are updated.
Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation
- Develop weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on GBV activities.
- Maintain updated work plans and contribute to project proposals.
- Support monitoring and evaluation (M&E) processes, including success stories, indicator tracking, and assessments.
Capacity Building
- Train staff, volunteers, and community groups on GBV concepts, guiding principles, PSEA, case management, and referral pathways.
- Mentor case workers and assistants to improve the quality of services.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Gender Studies, Public Health, Sociology, or relevant field.
Experience
- Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in GBV programming or protection work.
- Experience working in humanitarian settings is an added advantage.
- Fluency in speaking Hausa and Kanuri
Skills
- Strong understanding of GBV core concepts and guiding principles (safety, confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination).
- Ability to work with survivors with empathy and professionalism.
- Good communication, report writing, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of GBVIMS, MS Office, and safeguarding principles.
Personal Attributes
- Compassionate, respectful, and non-judgmental.
- Strong ethical and professional integrity.
- Ability to work under pressure and in stressful environments.
- Cultural sensitivity and community-centered approach.
Method of Application
Interested candidate should send his or her application with CV and Motivation letter to Rising Hope Initiative for Sustainable Development as a single file at [email protected]
