Overall purpose of the role:
- The GBV Officer will oversee all Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and response activities in the project, ensuring that they are integrated into the broader goal of fostering inclusive and gender-responsive youth employment in the green economy.
Core Functions / Responsibilities Program Implementation:
- Design and oversee GBV prevention and response activities aligned with the project’s objectives.
- Integrate GBV risk mitigation measures into green economy sectors like climate-smart agriculture, green energy, and eco-friendly technologies.
- Implement GBV prevention and response activities, including training, community outreach, and support service for survivors.
- Provide technical support to local partners including training, mentoring, and capacity building on GBV prevention and response
- Ensure the integration of GBV concerns into all aspects of the organization programming.
- Engage with local communities, including women groups, community leaders, and other stakeholders to promote GBV prevention and response.
- Take lead in implementation of programmes and activities aimed at increasing women and girl’s participation and involvement in project activities as well as their improved access to services.
- Oversee awareness raising activities and support the development of messaging.
- Address the unique needs of youth, women, and displaced populations in MMC and Jere LGAs.
- Hold regular meeting with GBV team to plan and address any concerns and share feedback.
- Provide leadership and support to ensure staff well-being.
- Uphold ethical standards, including do no harm principles, safeguarding, and survivor-centered approaches.
- Ensure inclusivity by addressing the needs of marginalized groups, including persons with disabilities and displaced populations.
- Foster collaboration with other project components to promote gender-responsive and inclusive youth employment.
Case Management and Support:
- Supervise survivor-centered case management services, ensuring referrals to health, legal, and psychosocial support services.
- Ensure survivors of GBV are timely identified and provide counselling and other appropriate response services.
- Oversee the implementation of GBV program within the designated sites.
- Maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct.
- Provide individual support and case management for survivors of violence, exploitation and abuse.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in handling GBV cases.
Capacity Building:
- Train project staff, local authorities, and community leaders on GBV prevention, gender sensitivity, and safeguarding principles.
- Build the capacity of youth and women-led organizations to address GBV within their communities.
Coordination:
- Collaborate and coordinate with the other organization, NGOs and government institution to ensure a coordinated response to GBV.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationship with relevant stakeholders including partner agencies, community leaders, CBO and local NGOs and service providers.
- Actively participate in GBV and protection sector working groups to align with broader efforts and share best practices.
Monitoring and Reporting:
- Develop monitoring tools to track the progress of GBV interventions.
- Prepare progress reports, highlighting lessons learned and providing recommendations for adaptive programming.
- Prepare regular reports and documentation on GBV activities including challenges and lesson learned.
- Any other task as signed by the line manager.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Gender Studies, or a related field.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2-5 years of experience working on GBV prevention and response programs.
- Experience in case management, community engagement, and advocacy.
- Prior experience working in humanitarian or development settings is an advantage.