WGFS Facilitator - Zamfara

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INTERSOS

  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 0-5 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Work schedule: Part-time/ Pro-rata
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 27/05/2025
  • Location: Nigeria
Gender-based violence (GBV) Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)
JOB PURPOSE


The WGFS Facilitator will support the effective running of the Women and Girls Friendly Space in Anka and Gusau (Zamfara state) by organizing and facilitating psychosocial activities, life skills sessions, awareness-raising initiatives, and GBV prevention and response referrals. The facilitator will ensure the space remains a secure, empowering, and supportive environment for displaced and host community women and girls.


RESPONSIBILITIES


Facilitation of Activities

  • Plan and facilitate daily WGFS activities, including:
  • Plan and deliver daily activities at the WGFS, including:
  • Psychosocial support (PSS) group sessions
  • Life skills and vocational training
  • GBV prevention awareness sessions
  • Self-care, recreational, and well-being activities
  • Adapt sessions to be culturally appropriate, participatory, and age-specific for adolescent girls and women.
  • Ensure inclusion of vulnerable groups (e.g., persons with disabilities, female-headed households).

GBV and Protection Support

  • Identify and refer GBV survivors and persons at risk to caseworkers or specialised services in line with referral pathways and confidentiality protocols.
  • Uphold a survivor-centred approach in all interactions, ensuring safety, dignity, and respect.
  • Maintain ethical and confidential case handling in compliance with GBV guiding principles.

Safe Space Management

  • Ensure the WGFS environment is clean, safe, accessible, and welcoming to all women and girls.
  • Monitor attendance and participation and collect regular feedback to inform activity planning.
  • Report maintenance, safety, or accessibility issues promptly.

Community Engagement

  • Mobilise and conduct outreach activities in collaboration with volunteers and community focal points to promote WGFS services.
  • Build trust with women leaders, youth, traditional leaders, and gatekeepers to ensure community acceptance and support.
  • Promote community participation in the design and evaluation of activities.

Monitoring and Reporting

  • Maintain accurate records of WGFS activities, attendance, referrals, and feedback.
  • Submit regular reports and updates to the PSS Officer or Senior Protection Officer.
  • Contribute to donor reporting and data analysis when required.

Team Support and Coordination

  • Participate in team planning, debriefings, supervision sessions, and capacity-building workshops.
  • Support positive team dynamics and well-being; promote respectful, inclusive communication.
  • Contribute to case reviews and assist in coordinating workload with the caseworkers.

REPORTING, ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support the planning, implementation, and reporting of all PSS activities via monthly work plans, schedules, and team management.
  • Assist in decision-making vis-à-vis material assistance to beneficiaries, documenting the same for both technical and financial reporting.

DATA PROTECTION, CONFIDENTIALITY & ADHERENCE TO PROTECTION PRINCIPLES


POSITION REQUIREMENTS


Qualifications and Experience:

  • Minimum of National Diploma (ND) or equivalent in Social Work, Psychology, Gender Studies, Education, or related field.
  • At least 1–2 years of experience working with INGO/NGO supporting women and/or girls in community settings, especially in GBV, protection, or psychosocial support roles.
  • Experience working in Zamfara or similar humanitarian contexts, or the northwest states, preferred.
  • Strong understanding of confidentiality, empathy, and survivor-centred principles.
  • Fluency in Hausa is required; knowledge of local dialects (e.g., Fulfulde) is an added advantage.
  • Female candidates and those from the local community are highly encouraged to apply.

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