Gender and Protection Officer (Intern) Vacancy at the African Youth for Peace Development and Empowerment Foundation (AFRYDEV)

Position Title: Gender and Protection Officer (Intern).

Job Station: Yobe State.

INTRODUCTION:-

Gender and Protection Officer (Intern) job opportunity is available at the African Youth for Peace Development and Empowerment Foundation (AFRYDEV) for individuals who possess Bachelor’s Degree / HND.

Description

• With funding / technical support from UN-women under Spotlight Initiative project, African Youth for Peace Development and Empowerment Foundation, (AFRYDEV) has partnered with other women lead NGOs in Yobe State on 2 Years project to strengthen women participation through leadership development, empowerment and livelihood.
• The primary goal of the project is to reduce the risk of gender base violence in Yobe State with broader regional response.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-

• Assumed responsibility of gender mainstreaming, coordination, supervision and planning in accordance with project requirements.
• Provide professional and confidential services to survivors of GBV, grounded in the AFRYDEV holistic, survivor-centered case management approach.
• Support the maintenance of the AFRYDEV case management system by maintaining client confidentiality at all time
• Participate in the development of case management monitoring systems and help to ensure that GBV case workers and PSS Volunteers utilize these systems correctly and consistently.
• Organized and facilitate training of GBV actors and community stakeholders on GBV prevention and response.
• Attend Protection Sectors meetings and support development and implementation of sector strategic objectives.
• Ensure compliance with standard operation procedures on GBV and gender sensitive programming by providing day to day guidance on interventions.
• Work closely with partners, agencies and civil societies to formulate a coordinated response in other to compile and prepare quality monthly progress reports.
• Ensure accurate data entry into the protection information management system and the development of an internal database to track referrals of services.
• Support and facilitate different interventions on gender perspectives to ensure coherence and procedures in service delivery.
• Involved in collection of data on analysis of sex-and age disaggregation by streamlining the need of survivors.   
• Record and maintain documents on relevant Program activities, issues, and risks.
• Manage technical implementation of the program and ensure synergies with other program teams members.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION:-

• Bachelor’s Degree / HND in Social Science is required.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant work experience
• Experience working on development funded programs  
• Strong knowledge of donor procurement, rules and regulations.  

Core skills:

• Understanding organizational goals and objectives and strong adherence to guidelines
• Support the organizations meet goals and objectives
• Proficiency at using Microsoft office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. is required.
• Inclusive collaboration and stakeholder engagement capacity (Essential)
• Strong program formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills
• Ability to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports to inform management and strategic decision-making
• Strong communication skills and report writing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and efficiently handle multiple tasks

Advanced skills:

• Awareness and Sensitivity regarding gender issues
• Good understanding of Yobe State local context not limited to culture and traditions.
• Fluency in Hausa and Kanuri is an added advantage
• Fluency in oral and written English is required.

Apply Before:-

INTERESTED?

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and Cover Letter as single PDF document addressed to “African Youth for Peace Development and Empowerment Foundation, (AFRYDEV)” via: recruitments@afrydev.org and copy info@afrydev.org using the Position tittle” as subject of the email.

Note

• AFRYDEV is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate gender, religion or ethnicity.
• AFRYDEV recruitment and selection procedures do not involve any form of payment to the organization, staff and or any assigned third party, request of such kinds should be immediately reported.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

WHO IS the African Youth for Peace Development and Empowerment Foundation (AFRYDEV)?