GBV PSS Associate at Jireh Doo Foundation (JDF) - 3 Openings

Jireh Doo Foundation (JDF) is a women led National Non-government organization with 21 years’ experience and actively responding to the emergency Humanitarian needs across the BAY states. JDF Humanitarian responds to the humanitarian needs across the BAY states through the following sectors: Gender Based Violence (GBV); Child protection; Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH); Health and Nutrition; Food security and livelihood; Protection, Peace Building and Climate Action.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: GBV PSS Associate

Locations: Konduga - Borno and Geidam & Jakusko - Yobe
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 5 months with Possible extension

Job Description

• Jireh Doo Foundation is seeking candidates with a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and a minimum of two years of experience working as an GBV PSS Associate to provide support on GBV prevention and response in Yobe and Borno state.

Duties and Responsiblities

• The PSS associate will be responsible for organizing and implementing group psychosocial activities at the women and girls centre including skills and knowledge building activities.
• Will lead community mobilization for psycho education, awareness and sensitization at community level
• Responsible in coordinating with beneficiaries, identify relevant skills building and recreational activities to be conducted at the women friendly space and draw up a schedule for activity implementation
• Identify and make a requisition for all materials required to conduct safe space activities.
• Organize feedback session monthly with beneficiaries of WGSS activities to identifystrengths and weaknesses of the space and identify solutions for sharing with the GBV officer for improvement
• Organize and implement monthly discussion sessions with adolescents on GBV related topics
• Organize and implant biweekly discussions with men in the community on GBV related topics
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct
• Compile and submit monthly report
• Any other duty assigned.

Qualification and Experience
Essential:

• A University Degree or its equivalent in Social Sciences, Guidance and Counselling or relevant fields.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with vulnerable communities, basic needs and protection programming experience, and/or advocacy programs.
• Professional training in Gender based violence.• Experience in protection interventions in line with humanitarian principles and guidelines
• Experience of working with Non‐Governmental organizations.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is essential.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to conduct training and awareness.
• Computer skills.
• Good self-organization and basic management skills.
• Knowledge of the local languages Kanuri and Hausa
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

Preferable:

• Female candidates only are required to apply.
• Indigenes and Residents of Yobe and Borno State are encouraged to apply.
• Familiarity with Monitoring & Evaluation and UN-funded projects desired.
• Familiarity with the local context and terrain.
• At least 3 years’ experience in case management for women.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Advanced computer skills, including the ability to type quickly and to use Microsoft Office products, email, and internet.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality for sensitive issues or projects and use judgement to execute duties and responsibilities.
• Sensitive to cultural differences and an understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infections subcontractors, and recipients of assistance.
• Fluency in English and Hausa (written & spoken).
• Knowledge of health programs.

Application Closing Date
23rd October, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter, CV and Academic certificates to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note
Applications should be in English and include the following:

• An Application / Motivation Letter in which you explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria.
• Concise and accurate CV. The CV should include information about your qualifications, relevant training courses, Work experience, name and contact details of three (3) relevant references.
• Kindly state the position for which you are applying as subject of your application.
• We thank applicants for their interest in the position; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Candidates applying for the above position must note that Reference checks will be done especially on PSEA, and Job qualification /suitability.