GBV Prevention Officer at Norwegian Church Aid

Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) is one of the largest aid organizations in the Nordic region. We respond to disasters and emergencies by providing water and critical assistance to those affected. Through our international network and partner organizations in the ACT Alliance, we reach millions of people each year, helping to make a positive difference around the world. Our mission is to eradicate injustice, and we work passionately on advocacy, long-term development in local communities, and emergency assistance.

As the number of people impacted by disasters continues to rise, we are committed to delivering more emergency relief and ensuring access to clean water. We believe that people in need must be helped, and we will not stop fighting for a just world. NCA has been operational in northeastern Nigeria, providing humanitarian relief with a strong presence in Monguno, Maiduguri, Pulka, and Dikwa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: GBV Prevention Officer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno (with frequent travels to field bases)
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting to: Senior GBV Officer
Time frame: 3 months – with possibility of extension

General Description

• The GBV Prevention Officer will lead efforts to design, implement, and manage gender-based violence (GBV) prevention programs within vulnerable communities. This role focuses on raising awareness, building local capacity, and fostering community engagement to reduce and prevent instances of GBV.
• The Officer will collaborate with community members, leaders, volunteers, and partners to ensure the effective delivery of GBV prevention activities, including training, workshops, and mass awareness events. Additionally, the GBV Prevention Officer will monitor program progress, gather data, and provide reports to ensure the impact and sustainability of interventions.

Job Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement GBV prevention programs, campaigns, and activities tailored to community needs.
• Conduct assessments to identify GBV risks and design community-based interventions for vulnerable populations.
• Collaborate with community members, leaders, and local organizations through volunteers to raise awareness about GBV and promote access to services via an updated referral pathway.
• Monitor, supervise, and build the capacity of community volunteers to carry out mobilization, sensitization, awareness-raising, and educational activities in camps and local communities.
• Spearhead and support NCA and partners in planning and mobilizing communities for mass awareness campaigns and calendar events such as International Women’s Day, Girl Child Day, and the 16 Days of Activism.
• Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and dialogues on GBV prevention, gender equality, GBV Case Coordination (GBV CC), and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), and work with stakeholders to develop action plans.
• Provide training and support to local staff, volunteers, and partners on GBV prevention and response strategies.
• Equip community members and stakeholders with knowledge and tools to prevent GBV in their local contexts.
• Participate in coordination meetings and networks focused on gender-based violence and women's rights.
• Engage in campaigns and policy dialogues to promote gender equality and protection for vulnerable groups.
• Track progress of GBV prevention activities, gather data, and prepare reports on program outcomes.
• Monitor the impact of interventions to ensure they are effective and sustainable.
• Ensure that survivors are referred to appropriate services (health, legal, psychological) when needed.
• Oversee the facilitation and implementation of GBV prevention strategies, such as male engagement activities, the SASA Together! approach, and other transformative programs by NCA and partners.
• Support ongoing community engagement to promote acceptance of GBV prevention activities and approaches.
• Monitor and supervise partner activities (e.g., CCN) to ensure compliance with program objectives.

Additional Job Responsibilities:

• The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the Post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or a related field (e.g., Gender Studies, Public Health, Social Work, Humanities, Law, Psychology, Sociology).
• Experience in Gender Programming: 2-5 years of relevant experience, with at least 2 years focused on GBV in emergencies, gender equality, or women’s rights programming.

Experience:

• INGO Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience working with an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO), ideally in a humanitarian or emergency context.
• Team Collaboration: Experience working within a relatively large, multidisciplinary team.
• Policy Compliance: Ability to independently enforce compliance with internal control procedures and policies, ensuring program integrity.
• Capacity Building and Supervision: Experience in supervising staff or community volunteers and building their capacity to implement GBV prevention and response programs.

Essential Criteria:

• Commitment to Human Rights and Gender Equality: Strong dedication to human rights, gender equality, and deep understanding of issues related to violence against women and girls, including a survivor-centred approach.
• Adherence to NCA Values: Commitment to NCA’s core values and principles, including timely reporting and enforcement of the NCA Code of Conduct and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) standards.
• Independent Work: Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while being proactive and results oriented.
• Gender Sensitivity and Flexibility: Resilient, flexible, and able to work in gender-sensitive contexts, ensuring that the needs and perspectives of all genders are respected.
• Cultural Competence: Ability to work and communicate effectively in culturally diverse settings, with experience engaging with community members, leaders, and local organizations.
• Community Engagement Experience: Proven experience in working with community groups, community leaders, and women’s empowerment initiatives, including facilitating training and community-based interventions.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in the local language and the ability to deliver presentations, training, and workshops effectively.
• Computer Literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other relevant software.
• Fieldwork Readiness: Willingness to travel frequently to field sites and engage with communities, particularly in peri-urban and IDP camp settings, while managing GBV programs and activities like Women and Girls Safe Spaces (WGSS).

NCA’S Commitments
NCA is committed to following the following policies, standards and commitments and all staff are equally expected to conform to their requirements:

• Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP)
• Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Disaster Relief
• ACT Alliance Code of Conduct
• SPHERE Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Disaster Relief
• NCA Nigeria Security Plan
• NCA Nigeria Staff Handbook

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

• Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Norwegian Church Aid and amongst beneficiaries served by Norwegian Church Aid.

Compliance & Ethics:

• Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics within Norwegian Church Aid.
• As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of Norwegian Church Aid’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards.
• Conducts work with the highest level of integrity. Communicates these values to staff and to partners and requires them to adhere to these values.

Application Closing Date
22nd October, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a copy of their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.
• We are committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process, ensuring that all applications are evaluated based on merit and qualifications, without bias or discrimination.
• We value diversity and strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
• Only candidates who meet the specified qualifications will be contacted for the next phases of the recruitment process.