GBV Prevention Officer at Ekklesiyar Yan'uwa a Nigeria (EYN PROJECT)

EYN Projects is a community-based non-profit/non-governmental organization. We respect and believe in the infinite worth of every individual. This is demonstrated through our developmental and humanitarian services to affected communities, equal employment opportunities, building and strengthening the skills of our staff, and ensuring qualitative and effective service delivery. EYN Projects does not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, or religion in our recruitment exercise nor in our humanitarian and developmental work.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: GBV Prevention Officer

Location: Pulka, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

Main Responsibilities

• 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 and leaders, and local organizations 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.
• Be the lead in planning and mobilizing communities for mass awareness campaigns and calendar events such as International Women’s Day, Girl Child Day, Day of African child 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 staffs, and volunteers 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.
• Oversee the facilitation and implementation of GBV prevention strategies, such as male engagement activities, the SASA Together! approach, and other transformative programs. 
• Support ongoing community engagement to promote acceptance of GBV prevention activities and approaches.

Qualification and Experience

• HND / Bachelor's Degree in; Gender studies, Social Sciences or related field.
• Master’s Degree in above fields is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience in gender transformative programming and mainstreaming preferably in a humanitarian and/or development context.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proven capacity of management, leadership, and teamwork.
• Availability and Quality Assurance
• Good negotiation skills
• Knowledgeable and Vast experience in gender transformative programming and mainstreaming
• Strong knowledge in gender transformative programming and mainstreaming
• Productivity and Efficiency
• The ability to multitask.
• Adequate problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills in English and Hausa
• Excellent reporting skills
• Excellent communication, diplomatic skills, and writing skills
• Computer proficiency (word, excel and internet) 
• Good analytical skills, at ease with figures and data

Application Closing Date
3rd April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@eynprojects.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.