GBV Officer at Rising Hope Initiative for Sustainable Development

Rising Hope Initiative for Sustainable Development is a women-led nonprofit and non-governmental organization with a steadfast commitment to addressing the multifaceted challenges faced by conflict-affected populations in the Northeast and Northwestern part of Nigeria. We zero in on four critical areas: livelihood, education, protection, and hygiene promotion. Our overarching goal is to forge sustainable pathways for individuals who currently find themselves without access to such prospects.

At Rising Hope, we place a premium on upholding the rights of marginalized groups and are dedicated to cultivating inclusive communities and societies that stand firmly against discrimination. Through the implementation of empowerment strategies and self-help initiatives, we strive to bolster the overall living conditions of those we serve. Our methodology is firmly rooted in community-based, long-term solutions that are intricately tailored to the unique cultural contexts of the affected regions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: GBV Officer

Location: Borno
Job type: Contract

Purpose of the Role

• The GBV Officer supports the planning, implementation, and monitoring of Gender-Based Violence prevention and response activities.
• The role ensures that survivors receive timely, confidential, and survivor-cantered support while strengthening community structures to prevent GBV.

Key Responsibilities
Case Management & Survivor Support:

• Provide confidential, survivor-cantered case management services to GBV survivors.
• Conduct safety planning, emotional support, and follow-up.
• Facilitate referrals to medical, legal, psychosocial, and livelihood services.

Psychosocial Support (PSS):

• Lead individual and group PSS sessions for women and girls.
• Support the establishment and running of Women & Girls Safe Spaces (WGSS).

GBV Prevention & Community Engagement:

• Conduct community sensitization, awareness sessions, and risk-reduction activities.
• Facilitate training for community volunteers, focal persons, and women-led groups.
• Participate in safety audits and community assessments to identify GBV risks.

Coordination & Networking:

• Coordinate closely with GBV actors, protection partners, CP actors, health facilities, and community structures.
• Represent the organization in GBV sub-sector meetings when required.
• Strengthen referral pathways and ensure services are updated.

Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation:

• Develop weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on GBV activities.
• Maintain updated work plans and contribute to project proposals.
• Support monitoring and evaluation (M&E) processes, including success stories, indicator tracking, and assessments.

Capacity Building:

• Train staff, volunteers, and community groups on GBV concepts, guiding principles, PSEA, case management, and referral pathways.
• Mentor case workers and assistants to improve the quality of services.

Required Qualifications
Educational Qualifications:

• Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Gender Studies, Public Health, Sociology, or relevant field.

Experience:

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in GBV programming or protection work.
• Experience working in humanitarian settings is an added advantage.
• Fluency in speaking Hausa and Kanuri

Skills:

• Strong understanding of GBV core concepts and guiding principles (safety, confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination).
• Ability to work with survivors with empathy and professionalism.
• Good communication, report writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of GBVIMS, MS Office, and safeguarding principles.

Personal Attributes:

• Compassionate, respectful, and non-judgmental.
• Strong ethical and professional integrity.
• Ability to work under pressure and in stressful environments.
• Cultural sensitivity and community-centered approach.

Application Closing Date
12th December, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Motivation Letter to: humanresources@rhisd.org.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.