Gender and PSEA Officer at Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa (GHIV Africa)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To support the implementation of PSEA and Gender policies within the organization.
• Prevention activities to raise awareness of staff and also development of code conduct addressing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.
• Advise on any PSEA related issues that require immediate action and advocacy.
• Provide training and capacity –building activities to identify target groups and stakeholders in the community regarding PSEA.
• Support the project by integrating PSEA during the response and ensure co-workers, community and stakeholders had understanding of regulations.
• Responsible for conducting gender analysis and gender-related assessment in the community and providing reports to the Area project coordinator.
• Respond to requests and provide advice, assistance and solutions to protect staff related to gender equality and women empowerment both in development and humanitarian context.
• Engage with local with local service providers and supervise the gender related components of service contracts, providers and beneficiaries.
• Monitor and oversee regular activities implemented focusing on women, men, children and people with special needs in targeted community, making sure of equal access.
• Prepare technical and other reports, monthly or as required by line manager.
• Support to ensure that gender considerations are integrated into the M& E process and report on gender specific indicators to the project team.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor degree in gender, social sciences or law
• Working experience with an international NGO in related field.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and writing).
• Good verbal communication in native languages.
• Experience in conducting assessments.
• Must be a team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse group of people.

Female candidates are strongly advised to apply.