Gender Based Violence Officer at Rehabilitation Empowerment and Better Health Initiative (REBHI)

Rehabilitation Empowerment and Better Health Initiative (REBHI) is a national nonprofit and non-governmental organization established on the 30th of March, 2017. The organization is dedicated to responding to the needs of vulnerable communities by supporting self-reliant empowerment activities, particularly for women, youth, and other underserved groups. REBHI’s work includes fostering safer communities through initiatives that promote resilience, support health and well-being, and address systemic challenges such as land titling and peacebuilding. At REBHI, we are committed to fostering a society where equality, protection, and opportunity thrive for everyone. Through targeted programs, advocacy, and community empowerment, we aim to create lasting positive change.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Gender Based Violence Officer

Location: Bama/Konduga - Borno
Employment Type: Contract (6 months)

Responsibilities
Program Support:

• Oversee the implementation and quality of GBV prevention and response activities across all operational sites.
• Develop and adapt Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), guidelines, and tools for GBV teams in line with Protection global standards and national protocols.
• Collaborate with Program Manager and Supervisors to ensure the technical quality of GBV activities.
• Facilitate the integration of GBV services into broader and holistic approach to service delivery.

Capacity Building:

• Development and delivery of training programs for staff, community stakeholders, and partners.
• Provide continuous technical support and mentoring teams to strengthen their skills and knowledge.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Analyze data and feedback from the field to identify gaps and areas for improvement in GBV service delivery.
• Ensure regular reporting on the quality and impact of GBV interventions.

Supervision and Reporting:

• Conduct regular field visits to GBV activities, providing on-site guidance and feedback to local teams.
• Conduct regular supervision and prepare detailed reports on GBV activities, challenges, and successes for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure the principle of ‘Do No Harm’ is observed and upheld in all the engagements
• Produce monthly data and regular narrative reports of cases managed in collaboration with the senior staff (line manager) and the M&E officer.
• This position is roving Bama/Konduga
• Provide weekly case updates to the Program manager, including new cases identified, number of referrals, cases closed, and follow-ups.
• Ensure the principle of safety and confidentiality of beneficiaries’ data is upheld.
• Submit intake forms to M&E officer to ensure a proper database of cases and analysis of reported cases.
• Participate in biweekly supervision meetings with GBV/PSS Officers
• Maintain positive coordination and relationships with other partners at the field level
• Supports training for GBV Caseworkers
• Facilitate the setting up of an information desk at the women's and girls' safe spaces where adolescents and women of reproductive age can access sexual reproductive health information.
• Support GBV at-risk individuals or survivors by referring them when necessary

Requirements

• Degree in a relevant field (Social Work, Development Studies, Humanitarian Affairs, Gender Studies, or any other related disciplines).
• 3 - 4 years of professional experience in humanitarian settings, including at least 3 years of direct work with survivors of GBV using a survivor-centered and multi-sectoral approach.
• 2 - 3 years of experience working with health focus organization is an asset
• Excellent knowledge of international standards and guidelines on GBV in humanitarian settings and ability to implement GBV response in accordance with the guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to assess, supervise, and coordinate technical work in GBV prevention and response in humanitarian and recovery settings.
• Experience working in Bama and Konduga is highly desirable
• Experience with capacity building of local partners and staff.
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Microsoft, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Fluency in the local language is an added advantage (written and spoken)
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with staff and other stakeholders.

Skills:

• Only in identifying problems, but also in suggesting and implementing solutions
• Individual and group training skills in GBV
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and foster a team environment.
• Strong organizational, oral and written communication and coordination skills.
• Excellent report-writing skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good sense of diplomacy and understanding of international global political issues.
• Ability to work with people, good judgment, and commitment to REBHI Vision and programming standards.
• Strong coordination, networking skills, and the ability to constructively engage with a variety of stakeholders (INGOs, local partners, government officials, community leaders, etc.).
• He/she works under the operational supervision of the Program Manager
• Must have experience with operationalizing GBV principles; Human Rights Law, Humanitarian principles and other relevant international standards in a humanitarian aid setting;
• Well versed in Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS).
• Disciplined, organized, respecting deadlines, adapting to a multicultural work environment, tolerant, and respecting REBHI’s core values.
• Ability to enhance good interpersonal relationships.
• Good knowledge and application of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Application Closing Date
21st October, 2025.

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

Note

• This Project Duration is for 6 months
• Vacancy will be closed when a suitable candidate is identified.