Nigeria Job Openings
International Medical Corps
Officer, GBV Prevention
October 29, 2024
JOB DETAILS
OFFICER, GBV PREVENTION - (3030)
Job Title
Officer, GBV Prevention
Location
Nigeria - NG (Primary)
Office
Bama
Category
Gender Based Violence (GBV)
Date Needed By
11/18/2024
Program Description (Background)
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Officer, GBV Prevention will oversee implementation of GBV risk mitigation and prevention activities.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:
The Officer, GBV Prevention will oversee implementation of GBV risk mitigation and prevention activities.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Planning
Program Planning
- Work closely with GBV Coordinator/Program Manager/Deputy Manager, staff team, local partners, and community stakeholders, as relevant, to plan program interventions.
- Support GBV assessments as required, maximizing available sources of information and opportunities for coordination, and ensuring compliance with safety and ethical standards.
- Coordinate with government focal points, local partners, and women’s networks to develop appropriate GBV prevention and risk mitigation strategies and approaches.
Capacity Building and Implementation
- Lead implementation of GBV prevention and risk mitigation strategies
- Ensure effective community participation throughout implementation, including leadership of women and girls.
- Train Community Mobilizers and others to lead outreach and awareness-raising activities.
- Lead implementation of specific approaches, where relevant (e.g., SASA! Together, EMAP)
- Train staff, partners, and cross-sector actors to integrate attention to GBV and reduce risks.
- Support PSEA initiatives and trainings
- Conduct FGD and interviews to understand needs of women and girls and GBV risks.
- Work closely with partners and community focal points to identify and address protection risks.
- Oversee distribution of dignity kits, where relevant
- Support community volunteers engaged for GBV outreach, where relevant
Human Resources Management
- Recruit and supervise Community Mobilizers, where relevant
- Train and coach staff
- Develop support strategies for GBV staff, foster teambuilding, and support principles of self-care.
Monitoring and Reporting
- Seek and analyse community feedback and adapt activities accordingly.
- Oversee post-distribution monitoring, where relevant
- Monitor and document prevention and risk mitigation program activities.
- Contribute to internal and external reports.
Coordination, Advocacy and Representation
- Coordinate regularly with the GBV Manager and Deputy GBV Manager and participate, as required, in broader team meetings.
- Mobilize stakeholders to strengthen GBV risk mitigation and prevention.
- Promote a survivor-centred approach in all internal and external coordination meetings.
- Represent program goals and GBV standards.
Security and Conduct
Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.
- Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies.
- Foster a safe and supportive working environment for all GBV staff and partners.
- Exemplify core principles of GBV programming, including respect, non-discrimination, responsible use of power, nonviolence, and promotion of gender equality.
- Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the program and organization, notably through adherence to the Code of Conduct and Ethics, including compliance with anti-harassment, safeguarding and PSEA policies.
Job Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- GBV-related experience required; Relevant academic experience preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to core principles of GBV programming, including gender equality and survivor-centered support services.
- Familiarity with GBV prevention and risk mitigation standards, approaches, and tools
- Training and facilitation experience
- Good interpersonal and advocacy skills
- Familiarity with government and NGO service providers
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, remain flexible, and apply experience and guidance to evolving challenges.
- Strong communication skills
- Fluent in written and spoken English and local language requirements.
Additional Technical or Language Requirements
CODE OF CONDUCT
As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report. If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.
SAFEGUARDING
It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
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