Gender Based Violence (GBV) Officer at Sisters Against HIV and Cancer Initiative (SACHI)

SACHI inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Gender Based Violence (GBV) Officer

Location: Ughelli North, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: The position reports to the Project Coordinator

 About SACHI:  Sisters Against HIV and Cancer Initiative (SACHI) is a community based organization that promotes and create an enabling environment, which supports Health and well-being of communities we serve. We have worked consistently with Key affected Populations, Women, Orphans and Vulnerable Children, adolescent young girls, Youths, stakeholders and General Populations in Delta State with evidence of successes through community health and awareness education, referrals, linkages for uptake of health care and support services and entrenchment of peaceful value.

Job Requirements

• BSc / HND in related Field with Proven experience in similar function desirable.
• Experience in Gender Based Violence Information Management System (GBVIMS) and case management
• Two years and above experience in similar position or related
• Flexible and willing to work in rural communities especially field based
• Attended trainings on GBV and is aware of protection issues.
• Strong knowledge of gender and global development issues, preferably with understanding of USAID approach to gender quality and gender-based violence.
• A personal commitment to gender equality
• Supervisory experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Good interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships with all staff and key stakeholders externally.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation, including relevant staff working SACHI.
• Computer literate especially micro soft work, excel database and power point. Knowledge of other software an advantage.
• Willingness and ability to take initiative not only in identifying problems but also in suggesting and implementing solutions
• Prior experience working in the field of gender related projects with strong technical capacity and practical experience in designing and implementing gender sensitive development programs
• Strong understanding of inclusion and mainstreaming issues and approaches
• Familiarity with local context
• Experience in working with high level counterparts and engaging with Government officials and other development partners.
• Previous work experience working in CBO / USAID funded projects is considered as advantage.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to deal with project implementation; Sound and proven management skills and ability to work inclusively and collaboratively.
• Strong writing skills, both for technical and program reports.

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed Resume and a one-page cover letter as one (1) MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to Human Resources Unit through: [email protected] indicating the position and the location applied for as the subject of the email.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Eligible female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. SACHI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 Application Closing Date
9th January, 2023.