Programme Officer -SGBV

Key Responsibilities

Programme Implementation and Coordination

• Lead and coordinate the implementation of all SGBV-related activities in line with the approved project work plan, results framework, and donor requirements.
• Facilitate the integration of disability-inclusive SGBV interventions within ongoing Multi Annual Programme APP and CBR programme activities at community and district levels.
• Oversee capacity-building activities for service providers, including training health, legal, and psychosocial support staff on disability-inclusive SGBV response.
• Support the training and mentorship of Adolescent Disability Ambassadors (ADAs) and community-based protection workers.
• Organize and facilitate social behavior change initiatives including community dialogues, awareness campaigns on SGBV prevention and rights of CYWD.
• Coordinate multi-sectoral collaboration through regular case conferences, joint referrals, and follow-ups with key service providers.

Case Management and Survivor Support

• Monitor and support the establishment of accessible, confidential, and child-friendly SGBV reporting and referral mechanisms in all districts.
• Collaborate with the key stakeholders to ensure survivors access holistic services (medical, legal, psychosocial, and shelter).
• Maintain a confidential database of survivor cases in coordination with relevant partners and ensure adherence to data protection protocols.
• Facilitate the provision of resources for survivors (transport, medical examination, interpretation, shelter, and counseling).

Capacity Development and Mentorship

• Develop and regularly update training manuals, IEC materials, and protocols for disability-inclusive SGBV response.
• Facilitate training for health service providers, community workers, and justice officers on inclusive, survivor-centered, and child-friendly response mechanisms.
• Mentor community-based actors to improve early identification and referral of SGBV cases involving CYWD.
• Support capacity strengthening of district-level coordination mechanisms (District Child Protection Committees, SGBV Subcommittees) in disability inclusive prevention and response efforts.

Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong collaboration with stakeholders including government ministries and stakeholders within the VFS.
• Represent JF Kapnek in stakeholder coordination forums at national levels and sub national GBV and protection forums.
• Support advocacy efforts to influence policy and practice around disability-inclusive SGBV prevention and child protection.
• Liaise with community and religious leaders to promote positive behavioural and social norms preventing SGBV.

• Promote safeguarding, survivor-centered approaches, and ethical standards in all SGBV interventions.
• Conduct regular safeguarding risk assessments in target districts and implement contextualized mitigation measures.
• Ensure that all programme staff and partners are trained and compliant with JF Kapnek safeguarding policies

Requirements

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Gender Studies, Psychology a related field.
• A master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in Child protection and GBV programming, preferably in disability and child protection settings.
• Proven track record of working with government, NGOs, and community structures on gender, child protection, or disability-inclusive programming.
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder programmes, training community-based actors, and implementing social behaviour change communication (SBCC) strategies.
• Demonstrable experience in case management, coordination, and report writing.