Posted on Fri 15th Mar, 2024 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (1 comments)
The Georgetown Global Health Nigeria (GGHN) is the operational arm and an affiliate of Georgetown University Centre for Global Health Practice and Impact (CGHPI) in Nigeria. GGHN is a Non–profit, Non-Governmental Organization in Nigeria that promotes best practices in health care delivery and research using local and internationally adapted models to strengthen health systems.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Gender and GBV Officer
Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Overview
Gender and GBV officer will work closely with the GBV advisor and other state program implementation teams to implement gender program plans in the state.
S/he will support the coordination of Gender and GBV related activities, provide capacity building for staff other stakeholders and collaborate with other GGHN staff.
Work Interactions and conditions
Required to work in project locations liaising and coordinating activities with community health workers, IP, local government authorities, and other state actors
Expected to maintain an active presence in the project location to implement GBV activities
Expected to travel frequently
Responsibilities
Case Management and Psychosocial support:
Coordinate with professionals to provide psychosocial professional services to survivors of GBV
Work with facilities and communities to ensure safe spaces for women and girls and that case management standards and guidelines are always upheld
Ensure client confidentiality through the maintenance of the case management system
Counsel survivors of sexual assault on accessing care at support centers
Cultivate and maintain relations with other implementing partners, community leaders, service providers, and other state actors to ensure timely compassionate support to survivors
Work with health informatics team to develop and maintain a database of GBV survivors collected during case assessment and action plans
Ensure survivors receive timely support from service providers and community-based support groups
Facilitate timely access to other services for survivors in need of interagency referrals
Participate in psychoeducation activities, psychosocial assessment registration, and group therapy sessions at women and girls safe spaces
Provide weekly and monthly reports on activities
Carry out any other assigned tasks provided by the supervisor
Data Management:
Ensure adequate and accurate data disaggregated into sex, age, disability is collected and stored
Analyze and interpret GBV data and advice on improvement and intervention areas
Conduct needs assessment for project stakeholders
Provide capacity building for community-based support groups on awareness creation, sharing information on referral routes to GBV survivors for long term recovery
Provide capacity building for service providers and other actors providing care and support to survivors
Requirements and Qualifications
Education: B.Sc in Social Studies, Counseling, and / or Psychology. Extensive work experience in place of degree will be considered
Experience Minimum of 2 years working experience in Gender or development program
Specialized knowledge: knowledgeable in gender and GBV community project implementation; Expert use of at least any data management and analysis tools
Skills: Strong knowledge in computer applications such as MS Word and Excel, Problem-solving, Adaptability, Written and oral communications skills
Abilities: high motivation, Problem-solving, positive mindset, ability to multitask, Strategic and analytical thinking skills
Interpersonal/Individual Competencies: Strong ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with state actors, ability to work with other team members, and personal integrity.
Application Closing Date
29th March, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover letter and CV, as one document, and supporting documentation demonstrating similar work experience to: [email protected] using "Gender and GBV Officer_Kano State" as the subject of the mail.
Posted on Fri 15th Mar, 2024 14:50:35 GMT by BANDE YUSUF BUNZA
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