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Job title : GBV PSS Associate – Konduga – Borno
Job Location : Borno
Deadline : November 21, 2024
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Job Description
- Jireh Doo Foundation is seeking candidates with a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and a minimum of two years of experience working as an GBV PSS Associate to provide support on GBV prevention and response in Yobe and Borno state.
Duties and Responsiblities
- The PSS associate will be responsible for organizing and implementing group psychosocial activities at the women and girls centre including skills and knowledge building activities.
- Will lead community mobilization for psycho education, awareness and sensitization at community level
- Responsible in coordinating with beneficiaries, identify relevant skills building and recreational activities to be conducted at the women friendly space and draw up a schedule for activity implementation
- Identify and make a requisition for all materials required to conduct safe space activities.
- Organize feedback session monthly with beneficiaries of WGSS activities to identifystrengths and weaknesses of the space and identify solutions for sharing with the GBV officer for improvement
- Organize and implement monthly discussion sessions with adolescents on GBV related topics
- Organize and implant biweekly discussions with men in the community on GBV related topics
- Maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct
- Compile and submit monthly report
- Any other duty assigned.
Qualification and Experience
Essential:
- A University Degree or its equivalent in Social Sciences, Guidance and Counselling or relevant fields.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with vulnerable communities, basic needs and protection programming experience, and/or advocacy programs.
- Professional training in Gender based violence.´ Experience in protection interventions in line with humanitarian principles and guidelines
- Experience of working with Non?Governmental organizations.
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is essential.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to conduct training and awareness.
- Computer skills.
- Good self-organization and basic management skills.
- Knowledge of the local languages Kanuri and Hausa
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Preferable:
- Female candidates only are required to apply.
- Indigenes and Residents of Yobe and Borno State are encouraged to apply.
- Familiarity with Monitoring & Evaluation and UN-funded projects desired.
- Familiarity with the local context and terrain.
- At least 3 years’ experience in case management for women.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Advanced computer skills, including the ability to type quickly and to use Microsoft Office products, email, and internet.
- 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 HIV infections subcontractors, and recipients of assistance.
- Fluency in English and Hausa (written & spoken).
- Knowledge of health programs.
How to Apply for this Offer
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter, CV and and Academic certificates to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Note
Applications should be in English and include the following:
- A motivation letter in which you explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria
- Concise and accurate CV. The CV should include information about your qualifications, relevant training courses, Work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant references.
- We thank applicants for their interest in the position; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Candidates applying for the above position must note that Reference checks will be done especially on PSEA, and Job qualification / suitability.
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