BOAID Humanitarian Foundation is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization working to address critical issues facing the most vulnerable and communities impoverished in Northeast Nigeria. We work with professionals, dedicated staff and volunteers to provide and improve the quality of Camp management and camp coordination (CCCM), General protection, Education, WASH, HEALTH and care for needy children while supporting the development of sustainable solutions for community growth. BOAID runs a range of projects which rely on the skills, commitment and enthusiasm of volunteers from around the Northern Nigeria. Our grassroots effort is dedicated towards assisting communities in their quest to achieve a healthy self-sustained life.
Job Title: Protection & GBV Officer
Location: RANN, Borno State
Contract Duration: 6 Months with possible extension
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible
Vacancy: External
Job Summary
- The GBV Assistant will provide day to day management of GBV prevention related activities in Borno
- The holder of the position will work under the overall supervision of the Protection/GBV Officer.
- The GBV Assistant, will coordinate, manage & supervise the direct implementation of community based GBV Prevention and Women & Girls Safe Spaces activities.
- S/he will work with a team of GBV community volunteers and PSS staff.
Duties and Responsibility
- At least 2 years’ experience in protection work supervisory responsibilities over national staff, program development, planning and implementation.
- Must have in-depth technical expertise on Protection, Women and Girls’ safe spaces programming and Gender Based Violence related issues including having a clear understanding of gender inequality, and issues surrounding discrimination and violence against women and girls
- Must have experience with operationalizing GBV principles.
- Proficient in community mobilization, challenging social norms/relations and Behavior Change Communication.
- Proven record of providing trainings and workshops on gender and GBV, SRH, topics in a variety of settings.
- Excellent Analytical, Communication and Report writing skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with local staff, beneficiaries, duty bearers and other stakeholders
- Disciplined, organized, respect for deadlines, adaptation in a multicultural working environment.
Experience and technical competencies:
- 2-3 years of experience as a case worker
- Knows how to operate GBVIMS+
- Can be able to speak English and Hausa.
- Experience working with survivors of GBV
- Previous training/experience in GBV Case Management and programming.
- Some experience with report writing
- Outstanding surveillance and observation skills
- Team player
- Good time-management skills
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
- Maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct
- Practice self-care
NOTE:
- All staff have an obligation to ensure they fully understand the provisions of the Child Safeguarding Policy, the Code of Conduct, and related policies. They must conduct themselves in accordance with the rules of the Child Safeguarding Policy, in their personal and professional lives – which includes reporting suspicions of child abuse.
- All staff must ensure the way they are carrying out their work is not putting children at risk (or further risk)
- BOAID is committed to diversity equity and inclusion, women and person living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
- BOAID has zero tolerance Sexual exploitation and abuse
Click here to apply: https://forms.gle/Y73ZTbYaPZxcD1VE8
Closing Date: 22th October 2024
