• Application Deadline:
• Position: GBV Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 2 - 5 years



• Location Borno , Zamfara




• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit 
  
  

Responsibilities

• Provide the day-to-day management of all GBV cases including the identification, documentation, development of case plans, follow-up, referrals, etc


• Assessment of survivor needs, developing an action plan, implementing the plan, follow up and case closure processes in line with the GBV standard operating procedure and IASC guidelines.


• Advocate for more / better GBV management, through Communication, Monitoring, and strategies aimed at achieving results


• Support individuals or survivors by supporting referral to other service providers (Health, legal counselling, shelter, livelihoods, mental health, etc.)


• Liaise directly with other service providers working within the communities of implementation and facilitate referrals to other service providers (health including Mental health, Shelter, NFl, and or legal providers, etc.


• Provide direct support and care for survivors or vulnerable at-risk women and girls including basic information counselling.


• Ensure follow-up and case closure processes are in line with the GBV standard operating procedure and IASC guidelines on case management (SOP).


• Provide direct age-appropriate support and care to vulnerable persons and survivors that include basic counselling. PSS, MHPSS, etc


• Ensure the principle of ‘Do No Harm’ is observed and upheld in all the engagements


• Produce monthly data and regular narrative reports of cases managed in collaboration with the Senior Protection Officer (line manager) and the M&E Officers.


• Provide weekly case updates to the Senior Protection Officer including new cases identified, number of referrals, cases closed, and follow-ups.


• Ensure the principle of safety and confidentiality of beneficiaries’ data is upheld.


• Submit intake forms, to M&E officers to ensure a proper database of cases and analysis of reported cases.


• Participate in Bi-Weekly supervision meetings with GBV / PSS Officers


• Maintain positive coordination and relationship with other partners at the field level


• Supports training for GBV Caseworkers


• Facilitate the setting up of an information desk at the women and girls’ safe spaces where adolescents and women of reproductive age can access Sexual Reproductive Health information.


• Contribute within the WGSS to the identification of at-risk girls, boys, and women and ensure proper documentation.


• Support GBV at-risk individuals or survivors by referring them when necessary and in respect of their consent to other service providers (Health, legal counselling, shelter, livelihoods, mental health etc.)


• Provide direct support and care for vulnerable women and girls (including survivors of gender-based violence) including basic information counselling and Provide direct age-appropriate support and care to vulnerable adolescents and young women (including survivors of GBV that includes counselling and case management for under 18 years’ survivors.


• Ensure Do No Harm analyses are carried out and the humanitarian principles are adhered to.


• Directly supervise the GBV case workers


• Perform any other duty assigned by the line manager.


• Reports directly to the Senior Protection Officer.

Safeguarding:

• It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. 


• This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, or adults at risk; and any form of trafficking in persons.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess relevant qualifications with 2 - 5 years of experience.