Gender Based Violence Officer (GBVO) at Center for Advocacy Transparency and Accountability Initiative (CATAI)

Center for Advocacy, Transparency, and Accountability Initiative (CATAI), founded in 2018, is a registered NGO with a head office in Maiduguri, Borno State, with offices across Yobe and Adamawa states. We have been visible in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states implementing projects in education, protection (child/GBV), WaSH, nutrition, empowerment/livelihood, governance, and peacebuilding.

Our approach is aligned with our mission to enhance service delivery and empower citizens through our humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding nexus (HDP). CATAI is dedicated to enhancing service delivery through citizen empowerment. Its mission is to promote a just society across all regions in Nigeria through advocacy, research, impact, and innovation, focusing on institutional reforms, capacity building, and citizen empowerment. By creating platforms for dialogue, enabling informed debates, and building citizen capacity, CATAI strengthens local communities, allowing individuals to act as catalysts for addressing societal issues. The organization is committed to advocating for and promoting quality education, particularly for girls in marginalized communities, and utilizing technological means to enhance children’s productivity through knowledge acquisition.

CATAI provides marginalized and vulnerable communities with resources to amplify their voices independently and with integrity. It also promotes social, economic, and environmental progress to enhance democratic governance, citizen participation, and civic engagement.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Gender Based Violence Officer (GBVO)

Location: Madagali, Adamawa
Employment Type: Full-time
Contract Duration: 8 months
Position Reports to:GBV Coordinator
Position directly supervises:GBV Caseworkers

Job Summary

• The GBV Officer will be responsible for the effective implementation and technical oversight of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention, response, and case management interventions in line with CATAI, partner, and donor requirements.
• The position will provide day-to-day supervision of GBV case management services, ensure the safe and ethical use of the GBV Information Management System (GBVIMS), and uphold survivor-centred principles across all interventions.
• The GBV Officer will coordinate with internal teams, partners, and service providers to ensure quality service delivery, strengthen referral pathways, support safe spaces, and contribute to evidence-based programming through accurate data management, reporting, and analysis.
• The role also supports capacity building of staff, volunteers, and community actors while promoting gender-sensitive and accountable programming.

Job 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 Project Managers and GBV supervisors to ensure the technical quality of GBV activities.
• Facilitate the integration of GBV services into broader health and protection programs, ensuring a holistic approach to service delivery.
• Support the collection, analysis, and reporting of sex- and age-disaggregated data (quantitative, qualitative, and anecdotal) to inform programming and meet beneficiary needs.
• Lead project planning and oversee activity implementation and budget utilization to ensure efficient use of resources.
• Ensure effective project monitoring and evaluation systems are in place, applying appropriate tools to track progress against indicators.
• Promote meaningful participation of stakeholders, including CATAI programme staff, partners, and community members.
• Develop and implement awareness-raising and staff capacity-building initiatives on GBV prevention and response.
• Support the development and dissemination of IEC and communication materials (leaflets, posters, brochures) on GBV.
• Conduct training for volunteers, school counsellors, and social workers to strengthen GBV prevention and case management capacity.
• Act as the focal point for all gender-related and GBV programming issues.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Capacity Building:

• Development and delivery of training programs for GBV staff, community stakeholders,, and partners.
• Provide continuous technical support and mentoring to GBV 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 GBV coordinator (line manager) and the M&E Officers.
• Provide weekly case updates to the GBV coordinator,, 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 officers to ensure a proper database of cases and analysis of reported cases.
• Participate in Bi-Weekly 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.
• Contribute within the WGSS to the identification of at-risk girls, boys, and women and ensure proper documentation.
• Support GBV at-risk individuals or survivors by referring them when necessary, and in respect of their

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (Social Work, Development Studies, Humanitarian Affairs, Gender Studies, or related disciplines).
• Minimum of 3–4 years of professional experience in humanitarian settings, including at least 2 years of direct work with GBV survivors using a survivor-centred, rights-based, and multi-sectoral approach.
• Demonstrated experience using the Gender-Based Violence Information Management System (GBVIMS) for case documentation, data entry, data quality assurance, and ethical information management.
• Proven ability to navigate GBVIMS tools (including intake forms, incident classification, consent management, and report generation) in line with inter-agency standards.
• Experience in supervising or supporting GBVIMS data processes, including confidentiality protocols, secure data storage, and information sharing agreements.
• 2–3 years of experience working with health-focused organizations is an added advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of international standards and guidelines on GBV in humanitarian settings, including IASC GBV Guidelines, GBV Case Management SOPs, and survivor-centred approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to assess, supervise, and coordinate technical GBV prevention and response activities in humanitarian and recovery contexts.
• Experience working in North-East and/or North-West Nigeria is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in capacity building of local partners, community actors, and State Ministry of Health (SMOH) staff.
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Fluency in local languages (written and spoken) is an added advantage.

Skills:

• Strong practical skills in GBVIMS navigation, case data entry, data validation, and anonymized reporting, with strict adherence to confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Ability to translate GBVIMS data into programmatic insights, trends analysis, and evidence-based reporting.
• Individual and group training skills in GBV prevention, response, and information management.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and contribute positively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong organizational, coordination, oral, and written communication skills.
• Excellent narrative and statistical report-writing skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated diplomacy, professionalism, and understanding of international humanitarian and human rights principles.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and stakeholders, including INGOs, local partners, government officials, and community leaders.
• Strong coordination and networking skills, with the ability to engage constructively across sectors.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours under emergency or rapidly changing humanitarian contexts.
• Demonstrated experience operationalizing GBV principles, Human Rights Law, Humanitarian Principles, and other relevant international standards.
• Solid understanding and application of the Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS).
• Disciplined, well-organized, deadline-oriented, and adaptable to multicultural work environments, with respect for CATAI’s core values.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to teamwork and accountability.

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity
• Demonstrating commitment to CATAI
• Embracing cultural diversity
• Embracing change

Policy Statements:

• Center for Advocacy Transparency and Accountability Initiative (CATAI) operates in an equal opportunity environment and has policies that actively encourage gender equality, diversity and social inclusion, Child Safeguarding, Adolescents and Youth Initiatives, PSEA, and does not condole GBV, VAC and Fraud.

Application Closing Date
19th January, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note: Female candidate are strongly encouraged to apply.