GBV Project Officer at Women, Children's Health and Community Development (WOCHAD) Initiative

WOCHAD is a non-for-profit making community based organization working in Benue and Ebonyi States. The Organization which was registered with Cooperate Affairs Commission in 2007 is also registered with Federal, Benue and Ebonyi States Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development. WOCHAD works directly with rural poor marginalized and disadvantaged Orphans, Disabled, The aged, Women especially young-mothers, widows, displaced person, the illiterate and young children in communities aimed at improving rural community livelihoods through implementing development oriented programs including water, sanitation & Hygiene, improving sustainable agriculture, family economic employment, maternal health, child/orphan supports/education & scholarship, primary health care, sexuality and reproductive health, HIV/AIDS &TB, income generating activities, youth skilling programs, vocational training to enable employment creation, sustainable energy, human rights advocacy, food security, gender equality advocacy, young teen mother supports and institutional strengthening and development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: GBV Project Officer

Location: Abakaliki, Ebonyi
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Purpose

• The project officer will provide technical support and leadership required for the successful implementation of GBV project and will support in awareness raising activities, including the provision of information on available GBV and SRH services and facilitating referrals.
• The officer will be responsible for providing training and mentoring to community & facility volunteers in referring cases of GBV.

Key Areas of Accountability

• Technical planning, supervision and monitoring of the field activities
• Oversee case management including follow-up on referrals and action plans, and support services provided to GBV survivors, ensuring that the survivors receive the minimum package
• Work closely with the team to Initiate planning for longer-term GBV prevention and response activities, including referral pathways and standard operating procedures
• Maintain, monitor and measure GBV project implementation and contribute to effective information management on GBV survivors, adhering to the national guidance on case management of survivors and the SOPs
• Closely work with case workers, outreach workers etc to ensure that best practices are respected and international standards are met in responding and preventing GBV
• Provide technical oversight and capacity-building through training, mentorship and on-the-job support for case workers, community volunteers, and adolescent peer groups on GBV and SRH awareness raising and referrals.
• Strengthen and maintain networks with community leaders and groups and service providers to ensure that survivors receive compassionate support from the community and to encourage greater communication, collaboration and coordination among partners.
• Input into referral pathways to ensure a community perspective is included. Ensure referral pathways are shared and understood within the community.
• Supervise and lead the implementation of activities at the community psychosocial centers including the setting up of information and help desk
• Participate in the development of monthly outreach plans with case workers and community volunteers, based on case trends and ongoing needs of women and girls, including strategies to reach women and girls who are more isolated/have special needs.
• Provide leadership and guidance regarding GBV and SRH activities to all Case Workers to ensure all program activities meet best practice standards as well as taking lead in male discussion sessions in Engaging Men through Accountable Practice.
• Assist with developing adequate project monitoring systems and help to ensure that Case Workers utilize these systems correctly and consistently and provide support where needed
• Ensure the implementation of an effective referral system at the interagency and community level to ensure survivors can access quality case management services in a timely manner.
• Lead case management of Gender Based Violence Cases and ensure proper documentation, assessment, case plan implementation, follow-up and information management of all GBV cases.
• Submit monthly report
• And perform any other task as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Prospective candidate must possess at least a relevant Degree from a recognized institution.
• A minimum of two years post NYSC relevant working experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience on GBV.
• Must have sound knowledge of Microsoft Officer suite including Word and Excel.
• You are required to be knowledgeable in managing databases, producing reports and good with figures
• You must be committed to the ethics and code of conduct and familiar with the Core Humanitarian Standards.
• You must understand data protection and the need for confidentiality. You must have strong written and oral communication skills; the ability to explain and visualize complex issues to expert and non-expert audiences; and excellent presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to network, build relationships and establish collaboration with different partners, local agencies and international networks.
• A demonstrated strong personal commitment to the goal of women’s empowerment and gender equality.

Remuneration
N100,000 - N120,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
26th June, 2023.