Program Assistant needed at Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa

Job Title:

Project Title: Leading the Global Agenda to End Child Marriage by 2030

Location: Shinkafi, Maradun, and Gusau LGAs, Zamfara State

Duration: October 2024 – November 2025

Reporting to: Program Officer

Organization: GHIV Africa (Implementing Partner with UNICEF Protection Project)

JOB SUMMARY

GHIV Africa seeks a Program Assistant to support the implementation of child protection activities, focusing on ending child marriage, in Zamfara State.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Support community sensitization and awareness creation on child protection issues and the negative impact of early marriages by vetting the activities MoVs making sure they are in line with the workplans, Budget and the project document
2. Assist in facilitating workshops with government stakeholders, traditional leaders, religious leaders, and other relevant stakeholders by vetting the activities MoVs making sure they are in line with the workplans, Budget and the project documents.
3. Support the establishment and management of safe spaces for adolescent girls by vetting the activities MoVs making sure they are in line with the workplans, Budget and the project documents
4. Assist in training adolescent girls on life skills, Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) knowledge, and services by vetting the activities MoVs making sure they are in line with the workplans, Budget and the project documents
5. Provide technical and programmatic support for comprehensive case management services, including counseling and referrals by vetting the activities MoVs making sure they are in line with the workplans, Budget and the project documents.
6. Ensure registration of adolescents on the Child Protection Information Management System (CPIMS) data platform, by ensuring confidentiality and child protection, PSEA, and GBV policies is applied by enrolling and dealing with children
7. Collaborate with vocational training providers to deliver entrepreneurship skills training by ensuring confidentiality and child protection, PSEA, and GBV policies is applied by enrolling and dealing with children
8. Assist in distributing startup kits for income-generating activities to adolescent girls by ensuring confidentiality/Data protection, child protection, PSEA, and GBV policies is applied by enrolling and dealing with children.
9. Develop and submit project reports, success stories, and lessons learned.
10. Provide technical support and capacity building for project staff and partners.
11. Facilitate community engagement, participation, and feedback mechanisms.
12. Organize and assist in facilitating project review meetings.
13. Develop monthly work plans on implementations
14. Assign to any other related duties.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor’s degree or minimum of Diploma in Social Sciences, Psychology, or related field.
2. 1-2 years of experience in child protection, social work, or related field.
3. Adequate knowledge in Project management cycle, and experience working on multi project implementation.
4. Strong community engagement and facilitation skills.
5. Ability to work in challenging environments.
6. Fluency in local languages (Hausa and Fulani) and English.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience working with INGOs/NNGOs or similar organizations.
2. Knowledge of CPIMS data platform.
3. Familiarity with Zamfara State’s cultural context, and the insurgency.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

1. EMPATHY AND COMPASSION: Demonstrates a genuine concern for the well-being of vulnerable individuals.
2. INTEGRITY: Maintains the highest ethical standards in all professional activities.
3. RESILIENCE: Capable of working under challenging conditions and managing stress effectively.
4. PROBLEM-SOLVING: Proactive in identifying issues and implementing solutions.
5. GHIV AFRICA PSEA/GBV, AND CHILD SAFEGUARDING POLICIES:  The successful candidate shall comply and promote the PSEA/GBV, and Child safeguarding Policies at all course and all levels.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

GHIV Africa is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Join us in making a difference in the lives of vulnerable communities in Zamfara state. Your expertise and dedication can help ensure the safety and protection of vulnerable persons.

NOTE: Female candidates and Persons Living with Disability are highly advised to apply.