GBV Specialist (Open to Nationals Only) at INTERSOS Nigeria

INTERSOS Nigeria is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: GBV Specialist

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• The position Holder will Support the Protection Coordinator/Protection manager in defining the strategy and framework for the GBV response and develop tools and resources for an effective GBV Prevention and Response and build capacity of teams to effectively address GBV risks and respond to GBV survivors.
• In close collaboration with Protection Coordinator/protection manager, provide technical guidance and advice to protection staffs ensuring that specific GBV components of the programme are delivered according to internal guidelines and in line with international standards and principles, to achieve mission’s goals effectively, according to INTERSOS human resources vision and values.

Responsibilities
Technical Leadership:

• Develop the GBV Response framework for the mission in line with Mission Protection Strategy and the Global Protection Framework
• Identify key GBV Risks and contributing factors in the communities for both men and women, where we work using Community Mapping and other participative tools
• Identify Community practices, assets, and structures that are conducive to the prevention of GBV and ensure that our programming builds on these assets
• Develop Position papers on Key GBV response areas outlining our response to the specific risk
• Design Prevention and Mitigation measures for the key Protection risks identified for the women/ girls in the community
• Develop resources and tools to engage with men and boys in addressing GBV risks and contributing factors
• Ensure that our response takes into consideration men/ boy survivors of GBV and are appropriately designed to respond to them
• Ensure GBV case management team is well trained on home visits (where allowed) to survivor homes
• Work with the protection manager / Protection coordinator in designing programs for teens / youth to ensure they are sensitized to GBV
• Design Key messages for Awareness on GBV based on issues identified in the community and ensure teams are sensitized on it and able to deliver these messages in the community effectively
• Ensure Awareness materials on GBV are designed in culturally embedded practices and using traditional practices that the community uses to spread messages
• Ensure the latest developments in the GBV are shared with the Protection staff and contextualized for their use based on need

Coordination:

• Contribute to design the protection strategy of the mission and to project proposals development for the GBV sector in close coordination with the technical team, protection focal points
• Provide technical support and assistance with the implementation of the GBV related components through the proper tools and methodologies
• In coordination with the Protection manager /protection coordinator support to contextualize and adapt internal and global guidelines, making sure these are rolled out and known by staffs to ensure adaptability and mainstreaming
• Ensure cohesion and harmonization of GBV related activities and services across the different implementation sites within the mission
• Ensure adherence to work plans and MEAL plans
• In coordination with the Protection Manager /Coordinator, deliver training and workshops to protection staff to build their skills on GBV related topics identified with them. Guide them through close monitoring and supervision to guarantee the quality of the activities
• Support the Protection manager/ Coordinator to deliver training and workshops to non-protection staff to build their skills and knowledge of GBV related principles and enable them to mainstream gender component in their sectors
• In coordination with the Protection Manager/ Coordinator assessing GBV needs and gaps of target populations in current and prospective areas of operations, periodically update the protection situation analysis and inform the programme accordingly
• Support the Protection manager/ Coordinator in providing ongoing strategic protection analysis and development of periodic trend reports (including aspects of conflict analysis, gender, and risk management) and lessons from programme experience to inform about programme development, implementation and policy/advocacy work.
• Contribute to timely submission of relevant reports to the leading agency as per the agreed reporting schedule
• Support the Protection manager/ Coordinator to ensure that protection data are collected, stored, archived, processed, analysed and disseminated in ethical modalities, in line with internal data protection protocols.
• Provide technical support to GBV cases documentation through GBVIMS forms/system and maintain and update the platforms for synchronization of data protection management and reporting
• Under the supervision of the Protection Manager/Coordinator undertake regular field monitoring visits and provide support tools to monitor quality of programme implementation
• Identify opportunities for new GBV interventions and support in assessments and developments of new GBV related project proposals
• Support the Protection Manager/ Coordinator in the development of complaints mechanisms for beneficiaries and make sure complaints are addressed properly
• Support the Protection Manager/Coordinator in the follow up on the implementation of the Child Protection (CP) and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policies
• Guarantee potential survivors of SEA are interviewed in safety and dignity respecting principles of confidentiality

Supervision and Staff Management:

• In coordination with the Protection Manager/Coordinator, organize ad hoc GBV meetings with protection staff to share challenges and priorities in GBV related field and develop action plans

Networking and Partnerships:

• Maintain collaborative working relationships with relevant clusters and related working groups at national and/or field level and guarantee compliance with the eventual monthly cluster reporting requirements
• Represent the program with national authorities, non-state actors, UN agencies, NGOs, donors
• In coordination with the Protection Manager/Coordinator, ensure that main GBV concerns are brought to relevant stakeholders to advocate for the respect of human rights and minimum protection standards
• Network with GBV Specialists of other missions to share best practices and resources.

Requirements

• HND or equivalent in relevant field (Social Science, Psychology, Social Work, Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law or other fields related to social development and humanitarian work)
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant working experience in protection-related sectors, preferably within an INGO.
• Demonstrated 3-4 years professional experience in humanitarian settings, including at least 2 year of direct program management of GBV programs in the field.
• Excellent knowledge of international standards and guidelines on GBV in humanitarian settings and ability to implement GBV response in accordance with the guidelines.
• Knowledge, skills, and experience in providing/leading services to survivors of gender-based violence using a survivor-centred and multi-sectoral approach.
• Knowledge, skills, and experience in implementing primary prevention of GBV, ideally in coordination with local organizations.
• Strong theoretical, technical and practical background in GBV
• Diplomatic skills in networking with partners, authorities and donors
• Good knowledge of Interagency guidelines, WHO ethical data sharing guidelines
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office. Reporting skills, experience with monitoring tools and systems, data collection and analysis Capacities in developing training program in GBV Commitment to INTERSOS principles.

Application Closing Date
29th December, 2025 by 12:00 PM.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. INTERSOS reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
• ONLY applicants whose competencies meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.
• INTERSOS is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
• INTERSOS has a PSEA Policy that the successful candidate will be expected to comply with and promote.
• For more information about INTERSOS, go to https://www.intersos.org/en/what-we-do/nigeria/