The GBV Protection Officer will oversee and manage GBV protection activities at the field level, providing leadership to a multidisciplinary team including psychologists, GBV caseworkers, and GBV assistants. This role ensures the effective provision of services to survivors, including case management, psychosocial support, and awareness-raising initiatives. The GBV Protection Officer will ensure high standards of service delivery and will report regularly to the Protection Manager on the progress and challenges of GBV activities in the field.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Oversee the work of psychologists, GBV caseworkers, and GBV assistants to ensure quality delivery of services.
• Provide regular coaching, guidance, and mentoring to team members to ensure they are equipped to handle cases of GBV in a survivor-centered manner.
• Assess staff performance regularly and provide feedback on how to improve services and team dynamics

2. GBV Case Management and Psychosocial Support

• Ensure GBV caseworkers and psychologists are providing timely, survivor-centered case management and psychosocial support in line with international standards.
• Guarantee that survivors receive appropriate legal, psychosocial, and protection support through effective case management.
• Ensure the protection of survivors' confidentiality and data, in compliance with ethical guidelines.

3. Community Awareness and Engagement

• Supervise GBV assistants to design and implement community outreach and awareness-raising campaigns to prevent GBV and raise awareness of available services.
• Work with local community leaders and stakeholders to increase awareness and build community-driven protection mechanisms.

4. Program Implementation and Oversight

• Ensure that GBV protection activities are carried out according to established guidelines, best practices, and the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Regularly assess the quality and impact of GBV activities, making recommendations for adjustments where needed.

5. Reporting and Documentation

• Provide regular updates to the Protection Manager on the status of GBV activities, including progress, challenges, and the impact of programs.
•  Ensure that all case files and program data are properly documented and that reports are submitted on time in accordance with the organization's policies.
• Collect and analyze data on GBV cases and program activities, producing reports that highlight trends, successes, and areas for improvement.

6. Capacity Building and Training

• Provide ongoing training to the team to enhance their knowledge and skills in GBV case management, psychosocial support, and ethical standards.
• Develop and deliver training to staff to address emerging issues and refine response strategies.

7. Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with local authorities, NGOs, and other service providers to coordinate comprehensive GBV prevention and response efforts.
• Ensure there are effective referral pathways and a coordinated response between various service providers, ensuring that survivors receive timely support.
• Regularly assess the GBV risks and protection needs in the community, recommending adaptations to programs as needed. Adapt the GBV programs to meet the evolving needs of survivors and the community.

8. Key Reporting Responsibilities: 

• Provide weekly or monthly written reports on the status of field activities and staff performance.
• Share detailed updates on case trends, program challenges, and resource needs.
• Ensure the timely submission of reports, ensuring they meet internal and donor requirements.
• Contribute to the documentation of best practices and lessons learned in GBV programming.
• Provide insights for program improvement and future planning based on field experiences and team feedback.

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Rights, or related fields.
•  At least 3 years of experience in GBV protection, with experience managing multidisciplinary teams (psychologists, caseworkers, assistants).
• Knowledge and Skills:
• Strong knowledge of GBV prevention and response strategies.
• Experience in case management and psychosocial support.
• Ability to manage, supervise, and mentor a team effectively.
• Strong communication skills for reporting and engaging with stakeholders.
• Languages: 
• Fluency in English; knowledge of local languages is highly desirable

      KEY BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES:

  Commitment to the goals and values of Alight

•      Ability to work independently as well as a strong team player

•      Ability to work remotely in coordinating and managing grant-related activities in multiple sites

•      Ability to work effectively in a stressful environment

•      Ability to work well as part of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate good interpersonal relations

•      Ability to interact with people at all levels, individually and/or in groups, and demonstrate good communication skills

•      Knowledge of and experience in working with and coordinating with international and national partner organizations

•      Ability to incorporate and be open to constructive feedback

•      Demonstrated ability to work to tight deadlines, effectively managing multiple priorities

•             Cultural and gender sensitivity is essential

Note: No accommodation will be offered.

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