Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) is one of the largest aid organisations in the Nordic region. We are there in disasters and emergencies to provide water and critical assistance to those affected. Together with our international network and partner organisations in the ACT Alliance, we can reach millions of people each year and help make a positive difference around the world. We are determined to work towards eradicating injustice, and we therefore work passionately with advocacy, long-term development in local communities and providing emergency assistance. As we see more and more people impacted by disasters, we now have an even stronger focus on providing more people with emergency relief and access to clean water. We believe that people in need must be helped, and we will not stop fighting for a just world.
NCA has been operational in North-eastern part of Nigeria providing humanitarian relief assistance with strong presence in Monguno, Maiduguri, Pulka, and Dikwa.
TITLE: GBV (Economic Empowerment) OFFICER
REPORTING TO: GBV Manager
DUTY STATION: Shani (Borno State) & Bade (Yobe State).
TIME FRAME:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The GBV (Economic Empowerment) Officer will oversee the implementation of GBV program – particularly, providing support to the implementation of the GBV skills acquisition program including soap ( liquid & soap), Menstrual Health Management( MHM) production, formation and running of VSLA and cooperative groups, managing Women and Girls safe spaces and coordination of effective groups formation, gender discussions, training in business skills and formation of Income Generating Activities ( IGAs) in the field.
JOB ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Leads in Identification of women and girls at risks in coordination with existing leaderships and GBV Sub sectors and partners in the field in line with approved selection criteria.
• Leads in the day-to-day operations and management of the Women and Girls Safe Spaces (WGSS).
• Leads the facilitation of educational, psychosocial, and recreational activities for women and girls in the WGSS.
• Ensures that WGSS activities are conducted in agreement with the WGSS rules, guidelines and are culturally appropriate.
• Leads in recruitment, supervision, and management of community-based artisans, WGSS volunteers in the field location.
• Supervision of community-based artisan conducting soap production and MHM trainings for women and girls at the WGSS.
• Conducts regular monitoring of field activities, collecting data and mentoring & coaching to artisans and VSLA (Cooperative) group members.
• Ensures timely formation of women Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) and cooperative, and monitor the implementation of the business skills training.
• Participates actively role in building up women and girls’ capacity in effectively running of VSLA and cooperative groups and ensure resilient and sustainability of Income Generating activities initiatives if the field location.
• Ensures all NCA GBV Skills acquisition activities (soap production, MHM training, formation and running of VSLA and cooperative groups, Gender discussion group series and business skills) are implemented on time and with high quality at the field site.
• Works in very close collaboration with the GBV manager to plan and implement the VSLA, cooperative and Gender ddiscussion series and working with Some male significant others( SOME)
• Coordinates with local stakeholder and community leaders in the field locations in mobilization of men to actively participate in GBV program activities such as trainings, male engagements, gender discussions in the field location.
• Develope program reports and coordinate team meetings to review work plans, challenges and solutions and provide feedback where necessary.
• In coordination with the logistics team, ensure program supplies are available.
• Actively address challenges in program implementation and propose solutions to GBV Manager.
Additional Job Responsibilities
The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the Post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
• Strong commitment to human rights, gender equality, and understanding of issues surrounding violence against women and girls.
• Commitment to and understanding of NCA core values and principles.
• Must adhere to and encourage PSEA and NCA Code of Conduct and ensure timely reporting.
• Strong belief in and commitment to human rights and gender equality.
• Demonstrated competency to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Resilient, flexible and gender sensitive.
• Ability to work/communicate effectively in a culturally diverse organization.
• Experience working with community groups, community leaders and women empowerment initiative.
• A person with knowledge of VSLA model, cooperative, savings and credit schemes, or livelihoods programming.
• Persons with skills in soap (Liquid & soap) production, sewing/ tailoring are encouraged to apply.
• A person with strong analytical, problem-solving skills, good time management and planning skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, fluency in local language.
• Strong computer skills (Word and Excel)
• Willingness to travel to field sites frequently and, strong, experience working in GBVprograms, managing WGSS and IDP peri- Urban settings.
EDUCATION
• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field (gender studies, public health, social work, humanities, law, psychology, sociology).
• 2-4 years’ experience with minimum of 2 years relevant experience in GBV in emergencies, women and empowerment, skills acquisition, and gender programming.
HOW TO APPLY
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Candidates who are interested and qualified should fill out this form and attach their CV in the manner “Surname Position you applied for”. ONLY candidates whose qualifications match the job requirements will be contacted.
DEALINE – vacancy closes on the 30th of April 2023 at 4 pm.
FEMALES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
NCA’S Commitments
NCA is committed to following the following policies, standards and commitments and all staff are equally expected to conform to their requirements:
• Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP)
• Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in
Disaster Relief
• ACT Alliance Code of Conduct
• SPHERE Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Disaster Relief
• NCA Nigeria Security Plan
• NCA Nigeria Staff Handbook
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:
Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Norwegian Church Aid and amongst beneficiaries served by Norwegian Church Aid.
Compliance & Ethics:
Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics within Norwegian Church Aid.
As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of Norwegian Church Aid’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity. Communicates these values to staff and to partners and requires them to adhere to these values.
