Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Project Officer

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Women Development and Reliance Organization (WDRO)

  • 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: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 17/08/2025
  • Location: Ethiopia
Gender-based violence (GBV)

1. Background:


The Women Development and Reliance Organization (WDRO) is committed to promoting gender equality and addressing gender-based violence (GBV) through prevention and response programs. This project aims to provide holistic support to survivors of GBV, raise awareness, and strengthen community-based protection mechanisms. The GBV Project Officer will support the implementation of the project by overseeing activities, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring effective and timely delivery of services.


2. Job Purpose:


The GBV Project Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day management, implementation, and monitoring of GBV-related activities. The position involves working closely with community members, implementing partners, and other key stakeholders to ensure that the project’s objectives are met, with a strong focus on the safety and dignity of survivors.


3. Key Responsibilities:


Project Implementation:

  • Oversee the implementation of GBV project activities, ensuring alignment with program objectives and donor requirements.
  • Coordinate community-based awareness campaigns, support services for survivors, and capacity-building activities.
  • Ensure that activities adhere to international standards, including the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Guidelines and other GBV standards.

Case Management and Survivor Support:

  • Provide support to caseworkers and ensure survivors receive timely and appropriate services, including psychosocial support, legal aid, and medical care.
  • Monitor case management processes and ensure confidentiality, ethical standards, and quality of services.

Monitoring and Reporting:

  • Ensure regular monitoring of project activities and outputs.
  • Collect, analyze, and report on data related to GBV incidents, program effectiveness, and lessons learned.
  • Prepare and submit regular progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Capacity Building:

  • Organize training sessions and workshops for local partners, community-based organizations, and relevant stakeholders on GBV prevention and response.
  • Develop training materials, tools, and resources tailored to the local context.

Coordination and Partnerships:

  • Foster strong working relationships with local government authorities, NGOs, UN agencies, and other key stakeholders involved in GBV prevention and response.
  • Ensure timely and effective coordination between sectors and organizations to address cross-cutting issues related to GBV.

Advocacy and Awareness Raising:

  • Support the development and dissemination of advocacy materials to raise awareness about GBV and its impact
  • Participate in coordination meetings, sectoral working groups, and relevant forums.

Compliance and Accountability:

  • Ensure that all activities comply with the organization’s policies and procedures, as well as relevant national and international laws and standards.
  • Ensure accountability mechanisms are in place and that beneficiaries can safely provide feedback and complaints.
About You

Qualifications and Skills:


Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in social work, Gender Studies, International Development, Public Health or a related field. A Master’s degree is an asset.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in GBV programming, including direct field implementation, preferably in humanitarian or emergency settings.
  • Experience in case management, psychosocial support, and community mobilization.

Skills:

  • In-depth knowledge of GBV standards and guidelines.
  • Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in teams.
  • Fluency in [Language(s)], with excellent writing and reporting skills.
  • Strong monitoring, evaluation, and analytical skills.

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