GBV & Protection Assistant (Volunteer) at Gidauniya Aid Empowerment Foundation Initiative (GAEFI)

Position Overview

The GBV & Protection Assistant (Volunteer) will support the implementation of community-based gender-based violence (GBV) and protection activities aimed at promoting safety, dignity, and access to services for vulnerable populations, including women and girls. Working under the supervision of the Protection Officer or GBV & Protection Project Manager, the volunteer will assist in awareness-raising, case follow-up, data collection, and community engagement.

This volunteer role is ideal for individuals passionate about human rights, social justice, and community protection work.

Implementation Locations

Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, Katsina, Zamfara, and Sokoto States, Nigeria

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of community protection and awareness activities on gender-based violence (GBV), child protection, and safeguarding
• Conduct outreach and sensitization sessions on protection rights, referral pathways, and available support services
• Assist in identifying and referring vulnerable individuals to appropriate service providers (health, psychosocial, legal, or livelihood support)
• Facilitate focus group discussions (FGDs) and community feedback sessions on protection concerns
• Support the creation and strengthening of community-based protection groups and child protection committees
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate documentation of protection-related cases and referrals
• Collect and compile data from protection activities for reporting and analysis
• Participate in coordination meetings, trainings, and workshops as assigned
• Promote gender inclusion, non-discrimination, and respect for diversity in all activities
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to support protection and safeguarding activities

Areas of Accountability

• Maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards when handling sensitive protection cases and information