Gender - Based Violence (GBV) Manager at Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) - 6 Openings

The Incorporated Trustees of Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization [hereinafter referred to as “Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE)”] a local not-for-profit Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Gender - Based Violence (GBV) Manager 

Locations: Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo and Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• S/he will ensure accurate Data verification and validation of all reported GBV cases at the community and facility level.
• S/he will write, compile, and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on GBV.
• S/he will develop success stories and documentaries
• S/he will be responsible for reviewing and updating existing GBV Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documents.
• S/he will coordinate quarterly/monthly review meetings for the Community GBV focal persons, and relevant stakeholders for improved GBV services.
• S/he will carry out mentorship, training, and capacity building for Community GBV focal persons.
• S/he will coordinate GBV case entries and service delivery.
• S/he will facilitate referrals for Clinical care, legal support, and other GBV services, etc.
• S/he will be in charge of community mobilization coordination, Community/Key stakeholder engagement (Police, Community leaders, CPC Team), and liaison with more GBV champions for sustainability.
• S/he will coordinate awareness-raising activities such as the Sister-Sister forum, Community sensitization, and 16 days of GBV activism to disseminate GBV messages across implementing sites.
• S/he will strengthen partnerships with private and government agencies, institutions, and other GBV organizations to ensure access to services and completed referrals.

Minimum QualificationRequirements

• A graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma in Social Work, Public Health, International Development or other relevant field of study
• Previous Gender-based Violence training or certification obtained
• A master's or postgraduate degree will be an added advantage

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven knowledge and experience in developing and implementing community mobilization projects.
• Familiarity with standards and guidelines for GBV programming and coordination as well as guidance on protection
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, to remain flexible to a changing environment, and to make decisions independently.
• Knowledge of working with any Gender-based Violence tools
• Ability to develop GBV tools
• Well-organized, with the ability to track multiple activities and deadlines
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Evidence of strong report writing skills
• Must have leadership and governance experience.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified individual should send their comprehensive curriculum and cover letter in only one attachment (MS Word document) explaining their suitability for the job to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note: WEWE reserves the right to conclude this recruitment process when a suitable individual is selected. While WEWE thanks all for showing interest, only shortlisted individuals will be contacted.