Protection Outreach Worker - Benue

Duties and Responsibilities

Plan and conduct awareness sessions for beneficiaries at the target camps, community centers, and outreach field level.

Work to increase the communities’ understanding of violence against women and girls.

Identify opportunities for awareness-raising in the communities of implementation.

Organize focus group discussions on relevant protection information when needed.

Engage men and boys on GBV prevention and promote gender equality, supporting them to develop their own strategies to prevent violence and create safer and healthier communities.

Prepare and submit reports and documentation for activities in a timely manner and report directly to the GBV Protection Officer.

Support Community Volunteers in developing and implementing weekly plans to prevent violence against women and girls in the communities.

Provide referrals to vulnerable women, girls, and especially violence survivors to access services available in the community.

Assist in the formation and facilitation of VSLA groups across implementing locations.

Ensure that all program activities create a neutral and supportive environment for women and girls.

Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the organization.

Qualification and Experience Essential

BSc/BA in Psychology, Sociology, Social Sciences, Behavioural Sciences, or its recognized equivalent

2–3 years’ experience working with an NGO or CBO Jireh Doo Foundation (JDF) | Job Role Profile

2–3 years' relevant experience in protection for women and girls/violence against women and girls

Knowledge of the local languages is an advantage

Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is an added advantage

Female-only position

Availability for a minimum period of 9–12 months

Flexible and able to manage stress in field/outreach settings

Willingness to work in Borno and/or Benue States

Experience in the following areas is an asset:

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and response

Community mobilization and awareness raising

VSLA / village savings and loan associations

Working with IDPs, host communities or camp settings

Referral pathways and case management support; engaging men and boys in gender equality programming

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Good interpersonal, facilitation and communication skills for community engagement and case work

Ability to maintain confidentiality for sensitive issues or projects and use judgement to execute duties and responsibilities

Sensitive to cultural differences and an understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding gender-based violence, protection and assistance to vulnerable populations

Basic computer skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office products, email and the internet for reporting

Fluency in English (written and spoken); knowledge of Hausa and/or other local languages spoken in Borno and Benue is a strong asset

Knowledge of protection and GBV principles and minimum standards

Ability to work effectively as part of a team and under pressure in humanitarian settings

Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: apply4jdfjobs@gmail.com using the "Protection PSS Facilitator – (Borno or Benue)" as the subject of the mail.

All applications should be in English and must include the following

An application letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how you meet the required qualities and qualifications.

A concise and accurate CV. The CV should include information about your qualifications, relevant training courses, work experience, and the names and contact details of three relevant references.

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