Vacancy title:
Gender and Protection Officer
Jobs at:
African Social Protection and Development InitiativesDeadline of this Job:
Sunday, October 15 2023
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 04 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
The incumbent will lead the implementation of Gender and Protection Programs targeting intervention for community engagement for addressing and Prevention of the Gender Based Violence, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Violence against Children and strengthening Child Safegurding Interventions
Key Responsibilities:
Protection: ensuring compliance with Protection and GBV standards of operation and other guidelines
• Build capacity of staff programme staff and key stakeholders on protection, child protection and Gender/GBV including facilitating of key training packages in humanitarian principles, staff/partner code of conduct and safe distribution to promote dignity to the beneficiary community in alignment with the programme plan.
• Providing guidance and quality assurance for implementation of Protection and Gender interventions as well as mainstreaming of protection considerations, gender analysis and approaches for achieving gender-sensitive and transformative outcomes in the programme
• Support the programmes developing identifying key gender and protection indicators, defining the M&E plan and other documentation needs in relation to the protection
• Establish and/or strengthen protection mechanisms in the ASPDI programme, including a proper data management system
• Conduct period reviews of information on gender and protection and assess barriers/ protection risks faced by women, adolescent girls and children in food distribution to inform programme implementation
• Collaborate with gender and protection actors through enhanced synergies to implement protection education, case management at food distribution points and referral of SGBV cases received to existing SGBV referral mechanisms. The Officer shall ensure that such cases are followed up to completion
• Regularly informally and formally consult with beneficiaries, non-beneficiaries, Government, and other agencies to receive feedback regarding the program commitments and staff conduct.
ADVOCACY
• Community & stakeholder education and dialogue for behavior change/policy enforcement
• Contribute to efforts of mainstreaming protection and gender into food programs and input into advocacy efforts/agenda, through the analysis of information collected in Protection Incidents, patterns, and trends
• In liaison with the ASPDI Gender and Advocacy Coordinator develop training materials and IEC packages on SGBV & child protection
• Promote awareness/education on SGBV standard operating procedure (SOP) and protection minimum standards through pre-distribution food meetings
• Coordinate and facilitate communities’ meetings and dialogues with stakeholders on SGBV& Child protection issues to develop action plans
• Represent African Social Protection and Development Initiatives at the monthly & quarterly gender-based violence and child protection working groups to share progress, challenges, and appropriate follow-up plans.
• Develop and disseminate Information and Education Communication materials on SGBV and Child protection.
• Compile and submit quality reports to the Commodities Manager/ Officer as directed. Ensure that all reports are highly accurate, comprehensive, and well documented and will guarantee the credibility of the program.
Required Professional Experience
• At least 3 years of experience working in child protection and gender development programming, preferably in fragile contexts. • Ability to communicate and work with beneficiary communities, government (MHA), and stakeholders at the camp level
• Experience in training and community consultation is highly desired
• Good understanding of monitoring and evaluation processes
• Networking and collaboration skills
• Experience in working with refugee programs
Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification
• A university degree in Gender Studies, Sociology, Social Work, Community development, development studies, Human Rights, or a relevant field.
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
• Certificate course in IASC guidelines e.g. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Prevention of GBV in humanitarian.
• A good understanding of the International Gender mainstreaming approaches and the International protection framework for refugees and asylum seekers.
• Proven track record as a staff and community trainer and capacity builder in Gender and development, prevention, and response to GBV and other harmful practices.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
Applications must include:
Maximum 1 page signed cover letter explaining why you consider yourself to be the best fit for the position;
A CV indicating your relevant skills and experiences;
Copies of relevant certificates.
Please send applications by registered mail to:
Country Director African Social Protection and Development Initiatives (ASPDI) P.O.Box 137 Kibondo
Or by email address: info@aspditanzania.or.tz
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