Protection Outreach Worker - Borno

Job title : Protection Outreach Worker - Borno

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