GBV Project Officer

Job Summary

Lead the design, implementation, and survivor-centered management of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and response activities, safe spaces, and risk mitigation across program sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

Implement GBV program activities and manage survivor-centered case management following ethical and confidential protocols.

Manage safe spaces for women and girls and lead community awareness and engagement sessions.

Handle GBVIMS (Gender-Based Violence Information Management System) data securely.

Integrate GBV risk mitigation considerations across other programmatic sectors (such as health, food security, or education).

Uphold safeguarding, PSEA (Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse), and Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS).

Coordinate with local authorities, clusters, and partner organizations for effective referral pathways.

Prepare weekly, monthly, and final project reports.

Case Management and Psychosocial Support

Provide direct psychosocial support and case management to GBV survivors and individuals with MHPSS needs in line with standard operating procedures.

Supervise and mentor case workers and community-based volunteers providing MHPSS services.

Facilitate group counseling, psychosocial activities, and awareness sessions at community level.

Maintain accurate and confidential case documentation and ensure data protection and ethical standards are observed.

Capacity Building

Organize and facilitate training for staff, volunteers, and community members on GBV prevention, response, and psychosocial support.

Strengthen the capacity of community protection structures to respond to GBV incidents and psychosocial needs.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counselling, Public Health, Law, or related social sciences.

5 years of experience in protection, women and girls’ safe spaces programming, or GBV response in a humanitarian context.

In-depth technical expertise in gender inequality, human rights law, international humanitarian standards, and GBV guiding principles.

Proven skill in managing national staff and building relations with local stakeholders.

SGDI 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.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

SGDI reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

SGDI has a PSEA Policy that the successful candidate will be expected to comply with and promote.

Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

How to apply

Interested candidates should complete and attach their CV with a cover letter following this format “Name_ Position you applied for”.

Only applicants whose competencies meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.

Interested and qualified? Go to Sahei Gender Development Initiative on docs.google.com to apply

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