GBV PSS Associate – Konduga – Borno needed at Jireh Doo Foundation

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.