Safe Space Supervisor at Aid for African Women & Girls (A2WG)

About the Role

Aid for African Women & Girls (A2WG) seeks a dedicated Safe Space Supervisor to oversee activities in Women and Girls Safe Spaces (WGSS). In this role, you will ensure alignment with GBV minimum standards and coordinate community-based support for adolescent girls and women survivors of gender-based violence (GBV).

Key Responsibilities

• Guide and supervise Center Facilitators in running WGSS activities
• Support enrollment and participation of women and girls in safe space sessions
• Conduct participatory activities to identify challenges and coping mechanisms
• Compile weekly reports on safe space activities
• Maintain up-to-date inventories of safe space equipment
• Work closely with Child Protection (CP) and GBV caseworkers, and A2WG/AGUF staff
• Apply Do No Harm and community-centered approaches in all interactions
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Social Sciences, Gender, Development Studies, or related field
• At least 1 year of experience supervising or facilitating community-based activities
• Knowledge of GBV prevention, safe space programming, and protection principles
• Fluency in Hausa and Kanuri (mandatory)

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and coordination skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and partners
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Sound judgment and decision-making abilities
• Strategic and critical thinking
• Commitment to continuous learning and knowledge sharing

Key Behaviors and Values

• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and accountability
• Creates a strong sense of purpose and commitment within the team and with stakeholders
• Adheres to principles of partnership: equality, complementarity, transparency, and responsibility
• Demonstrates strong self-awareness
• Strict adherence to A2WG and AGUF safeguarding, PSEA, and child protection policies

Location

Lagos, Nigeria