GBV Officer at Rising Hope Initiative for Sustainable Development

Role Purpose

The GBV Officer supports the planning, implementation, and monitoring of Gender-Based Violence prevention and response activities. The role ensures that survivors receive timely, confidential, and survivor-centered support while strengthening community structures to prevent GBV.

Key Responsibilities

Case Management & Survivor Support

• Provide confidential, survivor-centered case management services to GBV survivors
• Conduct safety planning, emotional support, and follow-up
• Facilitate referrals to medical, legal, psychosocial, and livelihood services

Psychosocial Support (PSS)

• Lead individual and group PSS sessions for women and girls
• Support the establishment and running of Women & Girls Safe Spaces (WGSS)

GBV Prevention & Community Engagement

• Conduct community sensitization, awareness sessions, and risk-reduction activities
• Facilitate training for community volunteers, focal persons, and women-led groups
• Participate in safety audits and community assessments to identify GBV risks

Coordination & Networking

• Coordinate closely with GBV actors, protection partners, child protection actors, health facilities, and community structures
• Represent the organization in GBV sub-sector meetings when required
• Strengthen referral pathways and ensure services are updated

Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation

• Develop weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on GBV activities
• Maintain updated work plans and contribute to project proposals
• Support monitoring and evaluation (M&E) processes, including success stories, indicator tracking, and assessments

Capacity Building

• Train staff, volunteers, and community groups on GBV concepts, guiding principles, PSEA, case management, and referral pathways
• Mentor case workers and assistants to improve the quality of services

Required Qualifications

Education

Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Gender Studies, or related field