Job Vacancies – GISCOR

Position: Protection Manager x 1

Application closing Date: 21^st May 2024

Location: Northwest Sub-office Sokoto State with frequent visit to Zamfara, and Katsina State.

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Protection Manager

The Protection manager oversees the implementation of Protection activities in Sokoto, Katsina and Zamfara and contributes to building capacity.

Responsibilities include:

Coordinate, plan and monitor protection project activities ensuring adherence to sector, donor and internal requirements and guidelines
Ensure the highest quality of the sectoral interventions including adherence to best practice protection programming and minimum standards in coordination with the Protection Technical Coordinator
Ensure coherence between all projects, ongoing and proposed, according to the overall protection strategy and taking into account remote monitoring modalities
Take leadership of protection projects in terms of ensuring high quality and timely deliverables, narrative reporting and financial overviews, close cooperation with donors, Government counterparts and coordination mechanisms on site, and in synergy with other GISCOR interventions in the area.
Formalize and develop project related operational tools and training modules, with support from the Project Coordinator
Provide input for monthly, quarterly, interim and annual donor reports, project proposals as well as ad hoc reports and communication items, as requested
Provide overall budget monitoring, financial management and expenses control for the project activities, including compliance with minimum GISCOR and donor requirements

Program Development, Strategy and External Relations

Representation of GISCOR and active participation in protection sector meetings and relevant sub sectors/working groups
Oversee knowledge sharing across teams and ensure that monitoring and evaluation results are understood and used to improve programs
Drive the development and growth of the relevant programs within the GISCOR program objectives, including proposal development, and feed into country-wide strategy development
Ensure adaptiveness of programming with the ongoing emergency response, in coordination with and supported by Project Coordinator
Ensure cooperation and integration with other GISCOR sectors of intervention, particularly GBV, Child Protection, WASH, Nutrition and Livelihood, through working with the other project managers and team leaders, including guide on mainstreaming of protection considerations within other sectoral interventions

Team Management:

Lead and manage GISCOR’s protection team including mentoring, ensuring coordination, recruitment and capacity development
Provide on the job training as required and adapt trainings/coaching to specific staff needs
Foster a working environment that promotes the protection from sexual exploitation and abuse of all persons of concern that GISCOR serves as well as GISCOR

As a manager the post-holder is responsible for the following:

Accountable for achieving GISCOR’s strategic goals and objectives within the area of responsibility
Accountable for making significant decisions on what the unit does: its purpose, functions and role, and for making commitments and decisions that require the expenditure of significant unit resources.
Accountable for people management of direct reports. This includes hiring & firing, objective setting, probation, performance appraisal, development of staff, managing performance, including poor performance, etc.
Accountable for making sound decisions based on GISCOR policies/Manuals, standards, and the advice of technical experts in GISCOR

Experience and technical competencies:

Master’s degree desirable. Or Undergraduate degree in (e.g., humanitarian programming, international development, human rights, Law, Sociology, gender studies) required
Minimum 5 years of experience in NGO projects, particularly in managing/leading protection projects.
At least 5 years’ experience with people management
Demonstrated practical experience in protection work including case management, prevention activities and community engagement
Experience in producing high-quality technical material (training material, programme tools, proposals, strategic documents etc.)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for external audiences (including governments and donors)
Experience working in conflict contexts or humanitarian response
Experience working with Monitoring and Evaluation and budget management

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Grass Root Initiative for Strengthening Community Resilience (GISCOR) and amongst beneficiaries served by GISCOR.
Any other duties that may be assigned from time by supervisors
Compliance & Ethics:
Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout GISCOR. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of GISCORs’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.

Compliance & Ethics:

Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout GISCOR. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of GISCORs’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.

Method of Application:

Interested and qualified candidate should click here to apply

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Submitting more than one application will lead to disqualification

Ladies are highly encouraged to apply.

Please do not contact any GISCOR’s staff directly regarding the status of this

GBV Manager

Position: GBV Manager x 1

Application closing Date: 21st May 2024

Location: Northwest Sub-office Sokoto State with frequent visit to Zamfara, and Katsina State

Starting Date: As soon as possible

GBV Manager

The Gender Based Violence (GBV) manager oversees the implementation of GBV prevention and response activities, and contributes to building capacity and promote GISCOR’s Values across all program implementations.

Responsibilities include:

Coordinate, plan and monitor GBV project activities ensuring adherence to sector, donor and internal requirements and guidelines
Ensure the highest quality of the sectoral interventions including adherence to best practice GBV programming and minimum standards in coordination with the Protection Technical Coordinator
Ensure coherence between all projects, ongoing and proposed, according to the overall protection strategy and taking into account remote monitoring modalities
Take leadership of GBV projects in terms of ensuring high quality and timely deliverables, narrative reporting and financial overviews, close cooperation with donors, Government counterparts and coordination mechanisms on site, and in synergy with other GISCOR interventions in the area.
Formalize and develop project related operational tools and training modules, with support from the Project Coordinator
Provide input for monthly, quarterly, interim and annual donor reports, project proposals as well as ad hoc reports and communication items, as requested
Provide overall budget monitoring, financial management and expenses control for the project activities, including compliance with minimum GISCOR and donor requirements

Program Development, Strategy and External Relations

Representation of GISCOR and active participation in GBV sector meetings and relevant sub sectors/working groups
Oversee knowledge sharing across teams and ensure that monitoring and evaluation results are understood and used to improve programs
Drive the development and growth of the relevant programs within the GISCOR program objectives, including proposal development, and feed into country-wide strategy development
Ensure adaptiveness of programming with the ongoing emergency response, in coordination with and supported by Project Coordinator
Ensure cooperation and integration with other GISCOR sectors of intervention, particularly General Protection, Child Protection and Livelihood, through working with the other project managers and team leaders, including guide on mainstreaming of GBV considerations within other sectoral interventions

Team Management:

Lead and manage GISCOR’s GBV team including mentoring, ensuring coordination, recruitment and capacity development
Provide on the job training as required and adapt trainings/coaching to specific staff needs
Foster a working environment that promotes the protection from sexual exploitation and abuse of all persons of concern that GISCOR serves as well as GISCOR

As a manager the post-holder is responsible for the following:

Accountable for achieving GISCOR’s strategic goals and objectives within the area of responsibility
Accountable for making significant decisions on what the unit does: its purpose, functions and role, and for making commitments and decisions that require the expenditure of significant unit resources.
Accountable for people management of direct reports. This includes hiring & firing, objective setting, probation, performance appraisal, development of staff, managing performance, including poor performance, etc.
Accountable for making sound decisions based on GISCOR policies, MOPs, standards, and the advice of technical experts in GISCOR

Experience and technical competencies:

Master’s degree desirable. Or Undergraduate degree in (e.g., humanitarian programming, international development, human rights, Law, Sociology, gender studies) required
Minimum 5 years of experience in NGO projects, particularly in managing/leading protection projects.
At least 5 years’ experience with people management
Demonstrated practical experience in GBV work including case management, prevention activities and community engagement
Experience in producing high-quality technical material (training material, programme tools, proposals, strategic documents etc.)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for external audiences (including governments and donors)
Experience working in conflict contexts or humanitarian response
Experience working with Monitoring and Evaluation and budget management

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Grass Root Initiative for Strengthening Community Resilience (GISCOR) and amongst beneficiaries served by GISCOR.
Any other duties that may be assigned from time by supervisors
Compliance & Ethics:
Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout GISCOR. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of GISCORs’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.

Compliance & Ethics:

Method of Application:

Interested and qualified candidate should click here to apply

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Submitting more than one application will lead to disqualification

Ladies are highly encouraged to apply.

Please do not contact any GISCOR’s staff directly regarding the status of this

Protection Officer

Position: Protection Officer x 1

Application closing Date: 21^st May 2024

Location: Northwest Sub-office Sokoto State

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Job Summary

The protection officer is to lead efforts in GISCOR’s General Protection Activities and Response, working directly with the Sub-office. The protection officer ensures quality prevention and response implementation and good coordination in line with project agreement.

Responsibilities and Tasks

In collaboration with the protection team (Protection Filed Coordinator, Protection Monitor and Protection Action Group Member) and local actors, provide technical leadership related to implementation of the Protection program
Create and follow work plans and spending plans to ensure timely and quality implementation of the work plan in coordination with field teams
Collaborate closely with other staffs, partners, government, and other NGO staffs to promote the services needed by PoCs e.g. clinical care for SGBV, education etc.
Ensure safe and ethical data collection, storage, analysis, and sharing through the appropriate channel, using standard forms and database and monitoring adherence to inter-agency information sharing protocols
Design and support monitoring and evaluation for project activities, provide technical guidance for surveys and rapid assessments and conduct field monitoring missions;
Lead the documentation of project methodologies, lessons learned, and gather case studies;
Prepare project status reports required for management
Actively participate in Protection Sector Working Group through sharing of information, lessons learned, tools and methodologies;
Support GISCOR Protection Unit project development processes;
Perform other related duties as required by the Management
Implement evidence-informed, community-based protection mitigation and risk reduction strategies, including evidence-based community mobilization strategies, community-based protection mechanisms, economic and educational opportunities (where applicable), and protection and gender mainstreaming
Analyse quantitative and qualitative data on a daily/weekly/monthly basis to identify and monitor gaps, needs, and potential solutions
Facilitate workshops and staff meetings for the protection team to ensure project programming meets best practice standards and prioritizes the safety and security of beneficiaries and staff
Participate in the recruitment of Protection Team staffs
Create staff development plans in collaboration with staff
Monitor and provide objective feedback related to staff performance, including completing staff performance evaluations to promote growth and professional development
Supervise case management staff to ensure client-centred case management in line with the project guidelines through one-on-one supervision, case consultations, observational exercises, and other regular mentoring and debriefing exercises
Debrief with prevention and awareness raising staff at least ones per month to assess community mobilization and communication skills and topics of focus
Support the Protection Field Coordinator to Co-lead the Protection Working Group in other areas of operations and maintain strong working relationships with all stakeholders – including women’s groups, community leaders, government stakeholders, NGOs, UN agencies, and CBOs to enhance multi-agency and multi-sectoral cooperation and coordination
Assist in building strong working relationships with relevant Government Ministries to address women’s issues and GBV appropriately in national policies, laws and guidelines
Explore potential formal partnerships with local women’s groups, national NGOs, and government social workers to strengthen their technical and organizational capacity.

Requirements:

Degree in social sciences, international relations, human rights, Law, or a related field.
Significant experience (usually at least 3 years) in protection and humanitarian work, including experience in a leadership or coordination role.
Strong knowledge of international humanitarian law, human rights principles, and protection standards.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
Ability to work effectively in complex and challenging environments.
Proficiency in relevant languages (often including English), both written and spoken.
Preferably resident of the targeted location or can speak the local language (Hausa, Fulani)

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Grass Root Initiative for Strengthening Community Resilience (GISCOR) and amongst beneficiaries served by GISCOR.
Any other duties that may be assigned from time by supervisors
Compliance & Ethics:
Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout GISCOR. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of GISCORs’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.

Compliance & Ethics:

Method of Application:

Interested and qualified candidate should click here to apply

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Submitting more than one application will lead to disqualification

Ladies are highly encouraged to apply.

Please do not contact any GISCOR’s staff directly regarding the status of this

WASH Officer

Position: WASH Officer X1

Application closing Date: 21^st May 2024

Location: Northwest Sub-office Sokoto State with frequent visit to Isa LGA

Starting Date: As soon as possible

JOB SUMMARY

The Wash Officer, you are expected to take the lead in planning and implementing WASH project, and support the project coordinator to foster internal and external networks with stakeholders and donors, provide technical support to develop funding proposals. The WASH officer manages, leads and provide direction to WASH team to ensure good Water, Sanitation and Hygiene practices, through improved knowledge and change of attitudes among the communities; coordinate, monitor and report on drilling, rehabilitation of water sources and WASH projects within the areas of operation.

Responsibilities

Coordinating of WASH activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets and plans
Planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of WASH programs
Identification of community water and sanitation needs
Participate in coordinating WASH specific technical assessment as well as multi sector needs assessments and present recommendations
Development of appropriate training materials and plans for Training of Staff, Volunteers and community members
Coordinate activities related to WASH infrastructure construction and hygiene promotion
Conducts water quality testing and sanitary inspection at water points
Collaborate with Stakeholders on issues of water and sanitation information and communication strategies
Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways of delivering assistance
Establish training of water point committees as well as monitoring their performance
compilation of weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly WASH reports, program documents, project proposals, and budgets
Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the activities
Monitoring NFI distribution within the communities
Support the Project Coordinator in Breaking down the annual operational plans into weekly, monthly and quarterly implementation plans
Ensuring that procurement, development and distribution of materials and equipment are timely and according to procedures

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

First Degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, Geography or other WASH-related fields from a recognized/accredited Tertiary Institution in Nigeria
At least two years’ post-graduation experience
Advanced degree will be an added advantage
Previous experience with other local and international NGOs
Experience in WASH in School and in community-based programmes
Training and experience on borehole and VIP latrine construction/rehabilitation
Community mobilization and advocacy experience
Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
Must have previous experience in training and Training of Trainers and Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Excellent communication skills – written and spoken – in English required.
Familiarity with AutoCAD, GPS, Arc Gis and Google Earth is strongly desirable, and an added advantage
Fluency in Hausa and Fulani, is an added advantage
Ability to work in partnership with government and other NGO staff
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work within a team setting
Independence, adaptability and flexibility with good workload management, multitasking and ability to meet tight deadlines
Excellent communication and writing skills

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Grass Root Initiative for Strengthening Community Resilience (GISCOR) and amongst beneficiaries served by GISCOR.
Any other duties that may be assigned from time by supervisors
Compliance & Ethics:
Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout GISCOR. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of GISCORs’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.

Compliance & Ethics:

Method of Application:

Interested and qualified candidate should click here to apply

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Submitting more than one application will lead to disqualification

Ladies are highly encouraged to apply.

Please do not contact any GISCOR’s staff directly regarding the status of this

GBV Field Officer

Position: GBV Field Officer x 4

Application closing Date: 21^st May 2024

Locations: Northwest Field Offices Sokoto State (Sokoto North, Sabon Birni) Zamfara State (Tsafe) & Katsina State (Batsari)

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Job Summary

The GBV Officer will work under the direct supervision of the GBV Manager and will oversee the day-to-day implementation of program activities in assigned Location
Organize capacity building initiatives for GBV staff and volunteers to improve the prevention of and response to GBV.
Work in coordination with other GBV sectors including the other actors to conduct relevant assessments (rapid, end-lines, etc) and share reports with the Program Manager and Programs Coordinator to inform program design.

Technical Responsibilities

Work with the Information Management officer, M&E Officer and GBV Manager to oversee project activities and provide advice, support and assistance in the development of training materials, BCC materials and methodologies, etc., as necessary in order to achieve project goals.
Ensure establishment of, and GISCOR participation in, GBV coordination meetings at LGA level and ensure written minutes and reports are shared with the GBV Manager.
Work in collaboration with the Protection partners to establish/reinforce appropriate community outreach and support structures as well as establish and/or reinforce referral pathways.
Participate in program meetings to share information and lessons learnt and make joint decisions and ensure harmonization of tools and approaches across programs.
Work with the GBV Manager to conduct a GBV and situational analysis in the areas of operation.
Coordinate with GBV staff and volunteers to plan and implement mass awareness raising campaigns that targets gender-based violence, in partnership with other actors (Government Ministries, National and International non-organizations, etc).
Provide direction and monitor staff in their implementation of the workplan and quality of technical activities, share relevant information and direction to improve quality and achieve time-bound goals.
Analyze trends of GBV and develop/adjust program strategies to meet need.
Contribute to proposal development activities (narrative and budget) through the provision of information and data on community feedback on ongoing projects and assessment of emerging needs.
Coordinate with GBV staff and volunteers to plan and implement mass awareness raising campaigns that targets gender-based violence, in partnership with other actors (Government Ministries, National and International non-organizations, etc).
Work with the GBV Manager to establish new Women’s Friendly Spaces/community centers as hubs for recreational activities, life skills trainings, information and case management services.
Document case studies, success stories and lessons learned of the program and share with the GBV Manager on time.
Undertake regular communication with GBV staff to assess progress and identify technical quality issues and/or other implementation issues, provide solutions and implement modifications as required.

Requirement:

University Degree in Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counselling, Law etc
Minimum of three years of experience in GBV prevention and response.
Clear understanding of gender, abuse of power, and issues surrounding violence against women and girls.
Strong background of human rights and familiarity with practical challenges faced by displaced and other vulnerable persons.
Experience conducting assessments and a willingness to help plan assessments;
Interest in building staff capacity through trainings, coaching, mentoring, etc.
Ability and willingness to work during irregular working hours when needed.
Experience developing and facilitating trainings and workshops;
Strong computer skills (Excel, Microsoft, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Fluency in English (written and spoken).
Preferably resident of the targeted location or can speak the local language (Hausa) Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with staff and other stakeholders
Ability to work closely, professionally and constructively with all others regardless of nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, race, tribe, or cultural background.
Sound judgment/ open minded and the ability to work under minimal supervision,
Strong assessment, evaluation, analysis and planning skills,
Interpersonal communication and proven written / presentation skills,
Demonstrated ability to work under stressful conditions,
Demonstrated knowledge of the historical and socio-political context of the locality
Monitoring & Reporting:
Ensure timely submission of weekly, monthly and quarterly reports in collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation team.
Contribute to donor report(s) as per set schedules (monthly, quarterly and annually) on activities, indicators and achievements.
Complete and share GBV data via GBVIMS tools and submit to the GBV Manager and GBVIMS Inter-Agency Coordination agency (UNFPA)

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Grass Root Initiative for Strengthening Community Resilience (GISCOR) and amongst beneficiaries served by GISCOR.
Any other duties that may be assigned from time by supervisors
Compliance & Ethics:
Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout GISCOR. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of GISCORs’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.

Compliance & Ethics:

Method of Application:

Interested and qualified candidate should click here to apply

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Submitting more than one application will lead to disqualification

Ladies are highly encouraged to apply.

Please do not contact any GISCOR’s staff directly regarding the status of this

Child Protection Officer

Position: Child Protection Officer x 1

Application closing Date: 21st May 2024

Location: Northwest Sub-office Sokoto State with frequent visit to Zamfara, and Katsina State

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Summary:

As a Child Protection Officer, you will play a vital role in safeguarding the welfare and rights of children within a designated community, organization, or institution. Your responsibilities will involve implementing child protection policies, conducting assessments, providing support services, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure the safety and well-being of children.

Key Responsibilities:

Implement Child Protection Policies: Support in developing, review, and implement child protection policies and procedures in accordance with national laws, international conventions, and organizational standards.
Conduct Assessments: Conduct thorough assessments of child protection needs within the community or organization to identify risks, vulnerabilities, and protective factors affecting children.
Case Management: Manage individual cases of children at risk or in need of protection, including conducting interviews, documenting case histories, and developing care plans in collaboration with relevant parties.
Provide Support Services: Offer support and counselling services to children and families affected by abuse, neglect, exploitation, or other forms of violence, ensuring access to essential services such as healthcare, education, and legal assistance.
Advocacy and Awareness: Advocate for the rights and protection of children by raising awareness within the community, promoting child rights initiatives, and collaborating with local authorities, NGOs, and other stakeholders.
Capacity Building: Provide training and capacity-building sessions for staff members, community leaders, and caregivers on child protection principles, identification of abuse, reporting mechanisms, and best practices for child welfare.
Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor the implementation of child protection measures, track progress, and compile regular reports on key indicators, including cases handled, services provided, challenges faced, and recommendations for improvement.
Networking and Collaboration: Build and maintain effective partnerships with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, law enforcement, social services, schools, healthcare providers, and community-based organizations, to strengthen child protection efforts.
Crisis Response: Respond promptly and effectively to emergencies or crisis situations involving children, ensuring appropriate interventions are implemented to minimize harm and provide necessary support.
Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate and confidential records of all child protection interventions, including case files, assessments, reports, and correspondence, in compliance with data protection regulations.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Degree in social sciences, psychology, child development, political science, human rights, Law, or a related field.
Previous experience working in child protection, social services, or related fields, preferably in roles involving direct interaction with children and families.
Strong knowledge of child protection principles, legal frameworks, and international standards.
Minimum of 3 Years experience in related field
Strong computer skills (Excel, Microsoft, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and counseling skills, with the ability to interact sensitively and empathetically with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to assess risks, develop care plans, and coordinate multi-disciplinary interventions.
Proficiency in data management, report writing, and computer skills.
Commitment to upholding ethical standards, confidentiality, and child-cantered approaches in all aspects of work.
Fluency in Hausa is highly desirable.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Grass Root Initiative for Strengthening Community Resilience (GISCOR) and amongst beneficiaries served by GISCOR.
Any other duties that may be assigned from time by supervisors
Compliance & Ethics:
Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout GISCOR. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of GISCORs’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.

Compliance & Ethics:

Method of Application:

Interested and qualified candidate should click here to apply

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Submitting more than one application will lead to disqualification

Ladies are highly encouraged to apply.

Please do not contact any GISCOR’s staff directly regarding the status of this

M&E Officer

Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer x 1

Application closing Date: 21^st May 2024

Location: Northwest Sub-office Sokoto State with frequent visit to Zamfara, and Katsina State

Starting Date: As soon as possible

The M&E Officer will be responsible for the monitoring and ensuring high quality and timely inputs, and for ensuring that the project maintains its strategic vision and that its activities result in the achievement of its intended outputs in a cost effective and timely manner.

The M&E officer will be responsible for designing and implementing the M&E activities of the Project; assisting the Programme Manager in preparing Quarterly/Annual reports on project progress and will monitor the project activities on a regular basis, developing and maintaining the MIS of the Project and will be responsible for the collection & analysis of different data in relation to the project activities.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer works in close collaboration with work closely with project team and CO programme and operations clusters, partners, and another sector.

Responsibilities

Develop and strengthen monitoring, inspection and evaluation procedures
Monitor all project activities, expenditures and progress towards achieving the project output
Recommend further improvement of the logical frame work
Develop monitoring and impact indicator for the project success
Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results
Monitor the sustainability of the project’s results
Provide feedback to the Project Manager on project strategies and activities
Suggest strategies to the Project Management for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the project by identifying bottlenecks in completing project activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks
Report monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress on all project activities to the Project Manager / Coordinator
Conduct capacity assessment on existing monitoring and evaluation system Develop indicators and a monitoring strategy for the project
Provide inputs, information and statistics for quarterly, annual and other reports to Project Management Team
Participate in annual project reviews and planning workshops and assist the Project Manager / Coordinator in preparing relevant reports
Support monitoring and evaluation of the effects and impact of the project
Assist in coordinating across the available components of the Project to ensure effective implementation of M&E/MIS
Assist the project personnel with M&E tools and in supporting them in their use.
Perform other duties as required; Measurable Outputs and Performance Indicators
Preparation of monthly MIS reports
Assist the Project Manager in preparing other relevant reports
Organize and conduct training on M&E/MIS for project and government staff
Assist Project Manager in the preparation of reports on the findings and lessons learned from project innovations
Provide input and update information related to project outcome in
Assist Project Manager in preparing monthly and quarterly reports on project progress based on MIS reports on project activities
Prepare Issues Log and Risk Log for the project

Requirements:

Bachelor’s or degree in a relevant field such as statistics, social sciences, international development, or a related discipline.
Proven experience in designing and implementing M&E systems, preferably in a development or humanitarian context.
Significant experience (usually at least 3 years) in similar position and humanitarian work
Proficiency in statistical analysis and data visualization tools, such as MS Excel, Tableau, Power BI, SPSS, STATA, R, or similar.
Strong knowledge of M&E principles, methods, and tools.
Excellent report writing and communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
Strong team player with excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods and data collection techniques.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks.
Proficiency in using M&E software and technology.
Knowledge of project management and donor reporting requirements is a plus.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Grass Root Initiative for Strengthening Community Resilience (GISCOR) and amongst beneficiaries served by GISCOR.
Any other duties that may be assigned from time by supervisors
Compliance & Ethics:
Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout GISCOR. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of GISCORs’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.

Compliance & Ethics:

Method of Application:

Interested and qualified candidate should click here to apply

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Ladies are highly encouraged to apply.

Please do not contact any GISCOR’s staff directly regarding the status of this

IM Officer

Position: Information Management Officer X 1

Application closing Date: 21^st May 2024

Location: Northwest Sub-office Sokoto State with frequent visit to Zamfara, and Katsina State Starting Date: As soon as possible

Job summary

The information management officer will primarily be responsible for ensuring all program data is accurately and ethically collected, stored, analysed & shared in strict adherence to the GISCOR data protection policy and guidelines. The holder of this position will be responsible for data collection, data entry, data analysis and reporting aspects of the GISCOR program activities to inform better program interventions. The incumbent will work closely with the GBV caseworkers and officers, M & E as well as the protection team to make sure data is always updated and accurate.

Major Roles and Responsibilities

Provide support in ensuring that targets are met under GISCOR’s agreement with donors, in order to be accountable to the stated goals of the programme.
Providing technical inputs to the programme throughout project cycle in relation to the Program information management.
Participate in designing of various M & E tools in close cooperation with programme
Design and Manage database for entering data collected by GBV and Protection team.
Manage the Gender Based Violence Information Management System (GBVIMS) by ensuring accurate data entry into the incident recorder, clean up, storage and system maintenance including troubleshooting.
Design and Manage database for entering data collected by GBV and Protection team.
Ensure accurate data entry of new information into the beneficiary database and regularly update, maintain database system records.
Strengthen and maintain networks with other Protection partners in GISCOR by attending GBV and protection cluster and coordination meetings to help analyze trends, findings and best practices.
Ensure timely sharing of GBVIMS line data on a monthly basis to the Project Manager and relevant focal point for consolidation.
Ensure all data (GBV survivors’ data, NFI distribution data, persons reached in various activities) is AGD (Age, Gender and Diversity) disaggregated, entered into the GBVIMS/beneficiary data base and safely stored.
Assist the program team in creating awareness on protection concerns in GISCOR by participating and documenting campaigns, referrals and focus group discussions.
Support in conducting assessments and community visits as needed, facilitate focus groups and other qualitative data collection exercises.
Conducting data analysis and providing inputs, information and statistics for monthly, quarterly, annual and other reports for project program.
Participate in the baseline, mid-term and end of term evaluations of program activities in accordance with GISCOR
Conduct community visits, focus group discussions with beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries to receive feedback on project activities.
Maintain the complaints and feedback received and ensure a timely and appropriate follow-up or referral if needed.
Assist in compiling and submitting regular program reports to the Project manager.
Assist in preparing relevant reports as needed.
Take over any other task designated by the Project Manager, to ensure proper functioning of the Program.
Ensure GISCOR’s accountability commitments are mainstreamed into all activities.
Any other tasks required by his/her supervisors in the limit of his/her expertise.

Requirements:

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an entry to mid-level position, with experience in the field of Protection, GBV, Monitoring & Evaluation and Data Management in a humanitarian response working with IDP’s and refugees for an international NGO, UN agency or relevant ministry.
University degree in Statistics, Information management/Computer Sciences, Social Sciences, or another relevant field from a recognized institution
Experience in conducting protection monitoring and assessments, in developing and strengthening service mapping and referral pathways.
Previous experience with electronic or mobile data collection software like KOBO Toolbox/Open Data Kit (ODK).
Knowledge and experience in data management (i.e. data processing, analysis, presentation and reporting).
Knowledge and experience in data processing by using statistical software like SPSS, STATA, Power BI or Microsoft Excel.
Technical understanding of core protection concepts, prevention and response strategies in line with best practices.
Experience working in GBV and protection in an integrated manner with other humanitarian sectors of intervention.
Experience working with displaced or conflict affected populations.
Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and within a team.
Integrity, strong work ethic, and ability to consistently meet deadlines under pressure.
Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to learning and implementing organizational policies and procedures.
Full proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, as well as demonstrated experience in advanced data analysis or capacity to learn appropriate software.
Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English and can speak the local language (Kanuri, Hausa, Shuwa, or Bura)

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Grass Root Initiative for Strengthening Community Resilience (GISCOR) and amongst beneficiaries served by GISCOR.
Any other duties that may be assigned from time by supervisors
Compliance & Ethics:
Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout GISCOR. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of GISCORs’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.

Compliance & Ethics:

Method of Application:

Interested and qualified candidate should click here to apply

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Ladies are highly encouraged to apply.

Please do not contact any GISCOR’s staff directl

Security Officer

Position: Security Officer X1

Application closing Date: 21st May 2024

Location: Northwest Sub-office Sokoto State with frequent visit to Zamfara, and Katsina State

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Key Responsibilities:

The Security Officer is to support in security risk assessments and management of Field location as well as any other locations within Sokoto, Zamfara and Katsina State. To advise the GISCOR Staff and partners on how to carry activities in security risk areas

The post holder will manage field safety and security risks with possible impact on GISCOR staff, visitors, partners and the organization’s physical assets.

He/she will technically line-manage the guards within the field office whilst being answerable to the Programme Manager.

The individual is responsible for ensuring proper context monitoring, analysis and timely security information sharing with the field team and the Programme Manager.

Job Responsibilities

He/she will be responsible to monitor the risk and threats to the project in the crisis area,
Monitor the implementation of security analysis and tools at international and national operation directorate,
Advise the project team on managing incident and update the security incident data base, Support security management briefings for field team and maintain the existing security network and take part in outside meetings on security matters,
Check on Security document for each mission, Called a security plan for the project and plan for ways of mitigation,
Identify risk to the personals and operation of the project cycle and also plan security measures and contingency plan for a possible evacuations or lockdown situation,
Also have the responsibility of 1- or 2-hours awareness-rising sessions on security for all volunteers and staffs leaving on mission or during their departure, preparation and most importantly a kidnapping risk management policy,
Also strengthening the overall security management framework within the organization. He/she will be visiting all the locations under GISCOR’s Jurisdiction,
In other to ensure safety for the GISCOR’s staffs in deep field, write security reports and share with the appropriate authorities, he/she will ensure prompt and timely security reports.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.
The tasks listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Developing comprehensive security plans and strategies to mitigate identified risks and vulnerabilities effectively. This may include implementing security policies, procedures, and protocols.

Coordinate with respective Federal, State, Local Security Agencies and relevant bodies for the implementation of the project activities.

Maintain frequent communication with Office and Field Staffs to ensure activities and objectives are communicated
Work with Project Managers/Coordinators to ensure the coordination of the program activities are in accordance with the Project Description.
Collaborating with external partners, such as law enforcement agencies, government authorities, security consultants, and vendors, to enhance the organization’s security posture.
Conducting regular security audits, assessments, and evaluations to measure the effectiveness of security measures and identify areas for improvement.
Developing protocols and procedures for responding to security incidents, breaches, or emergencies promptly and effectively. This may involve coordinating with law enforcement agencies, first responders, and other relevant stakeholders.

Ensures application and compliance of security protocols and policies

Qualifications

Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree/HND with NYSC Discharged Certificate.

Minimum of 3 years experience in the humanitarian sector
Experience in working with computer more especially Microsoft Office Tools.
Ability to carry-out responsibilities independently with minimal technical support from within the organization.
Preferably retired military or paramilitary personnel.

Competency:

Proven leadership qualities required.
Strong negotiation, interpersonal and organization skills.
Can function effectively in a loosely structured work environment and to set appropriate priorities and deal effectively with numerous simultaneous requirements
Ability to work under pressure and manage workload effectively and efficiently to meet deadlines.
Ability to work in participatory manner with other colleagues to implement and monitor activities.
Ability to integrate and work well within multi-ethnic and multicultural team.
Ability to work in harsh conditions, often in remote areas.
Proficiency with MS Word, Powerpoint and Excel.
Fluent English in written and oral, fluent in local language (Hausa and Fulani) will be additional value.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Grassroot Initiative for Strengthening Community Resilience (GISCOR) and amongst beneficiaries served by GISCOR.
Any other duties that may be assigned from time by supervisors
Compliance & Ethics:
Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout GISCOR. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of GISCORs’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.

Method of Application:

Interested and qualified candidate should click here to apply

Submitting more than one application will lead to disqualification

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Ladies are highly encouraged to apply.

Please do not contact any GISCOR’s staff directly regarding recruitment

Finance Officer

Position: Finance Officer x 1

Application closing Date: 21st May 2024

Location: Northwest Sub-office Sokoto State with frequent visit to Zamfara, and Katsina State

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Job Summary

The role is to manage aspects of the project’s financial reporting, budgeting, support in auditing, and compliance that relate to GISCOR, in line with donor’s procedures and policies. To support GISCOR in financial capacity building through training and support. To improve the capacity of project staff to understand the donors’ financial policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Finance Officer will undertake the following tasks:

Provide finance support for the implementation of the project.
Liaise with the Finance Manager and Donor organizations to administer project budgets.
Co-ordinate the development of activity budgets, amendments, and annual financial reports
Ensure/ monitor compliance with donor guidelines and regulations
Co-ordinate timely disbursement of grants to project GISCOR for the implementation of activities/deliverables
Build capacity of GISCOR concerning compliance with project guidelines/requirements

Requirements:

Specialised knowledge of finance. Intellect or qualifications are equivalent to the level of degree.
Knowledge of different training methodologies.
Knowledge of financial standards required by donors.
Knowledge of local financial standards and legal framework.
Experience in writing and reviewing financial reports.
Experience in creating and monitoring budgets and working with compliance regulations.
Considerable experience in delivering financial training using different methodologies. Exposure to spreadsheet and word-processing packages

Desirable

Degree/HND in Accounting
Advanced use of Excel.
Knowledge of financial software’s.
Experience in dealing with institutional donor fund accounting.
Experience in using computerized financial reporting tools.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Grassroot Initiative for Strengthening Community Resilience (GISCOR) and amongst beneficiaries served by GISCOR.
Any other duties that may be assigned from time by supervisors
Compliance & Ethics:
Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout GISCOR. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of GISCORs’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.

Method of Application:

Interested and qualified candidate should click here to apply

Submitting more than one application will lead to disqualification

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Ladies are highly encouraged to apply.

Please do not contact any GISCOR’s staff directly regarding recruitment

Protection Field Coordinator

Position: Protection Field Coordinator x 3 (1 per Location)

Application closing Date: 21st May 2024

Location: Northwest Field offices Sokoto State (Sokoto North and Sabon Birni LGA), Zamfara State (Tsafe LGA) Katsina State (Batsari LGA)

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Protection Coordinator leads and coordinates all aspects of protection programming, ensuring the safety, dignity, and rights of vulnerable populations. This includes designing strategies, managing teams, advocating for protection principles, and fostering partnerships to achieve program objectives.

Responsibilities:

Develop and lead the implementation of protection strategies and programs, aligning them with the organization’s overall mission and objectives.
Conduct assessments to identify protection risks and vulnerabilities among target populations.
Supervise and provide technical guidance to protection staff, including Protection Officers and Associates.
Build the capacity of the protection team through training, mentoring, and performance management.
Oversee the collection, analysis, and utilization of data related to protection concerns, human rights violations, and other relevant information.
Utilize data to inform program decision-making and advocacy efforts.
Advocate for the rights and protection of vulnerable populations by engaging with government authorities, partner organizations, donors, and other stakeholders.
Represent the organization at coordination meetings and protection clusters.
Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation systems to assess the impact and effectiveness of protection programs.
Ensure that protection programs are compliant with international humanitarian law and human rights standards.
Organize and facilitate training sessions and workshops on protection-related topics for staff, partners, and communities.
Strengthen the capacity of local organizations to respond to protection concerns.
Coordinate and collaborate with other humanitarian actors, government agencies, and local partners to ensure a comprehensive and integrated response to protection issues.
Participate in protection working groups and clusters at the regional or national level.
Contribute to the development of funding proposals and fundraising efforts to secure resources for protection programs.
Ensure effective budget management and financial accountability.

Requirements:

Degree in social sciences, international relations, human rights, Law, or a related field.
Significant experience (usually at least 3 years) in protection and humanitarian work, including experience in a leadership or coordination role.
Strong knowledge of international humanitarian law, human rights principles, and protection standards.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
Ability to work effectively in complex and challenging environments.
Proficiency in relevant languages (often including English), both written and spoken.
Candidates who are natives of the area or have been residents for over 2 years are preferred, as the position is community-based and can speak the local language (Hausa, Fulani)

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Grass Root Initiative for Strengthening Community Resilience (GISCOR) and amongst beneficiaries served by GISCOR.
Any other duties that may be assigned from time by supervisors
Compliance & Ethics:
Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout GISCOR. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of GISCORs’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.

Compliance & Ethics:

Method of Application:

Interested and qualified candidate should click here to apply

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Submitting more than one application will lead to disqualification

Ladies are highly encouraged to apply.

Please do not contact any GISCOR’s staff directly regarding the status of this

PSS Officer

Position: Psychosocial Support (PSS) officer X 3 (1 per location)

Application closing Date:

Location: NorthWest offices (Sokoto, Zamfara, and Katsina State)

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Position Summary

The Psychosocial Support (PSS) officer will provide support for survivors throughout the project lifespan. He/she will be in constant contact with the survivors and working in assigned, He/she will support and strengthen survivors, ensure continuous reporting of their accompaniments to, and with survivors for referrals. He/she will also contribute to the participation of the survivors in the IRM process.

Responsibilities:

Support survivors in their journey back to mental, physical, economic, and social health by developing a framework of continuous trust with survivors.
Be survivor-focused, always available to talk with survivors at their request, either through individual consultations or in focus groups, and always ensuring all actions are in the best interests of, and for the protection of survivors.
Inform and guide survivors and be a source of advice for any challenges on implementing interim reparations measures either from the survivors, or from others, including their community or family in the intervention areas. This is to be done by being an active, empathetic, and professional listener.
Constantly follow-up on survivor’s participation in the project implementation and rigorously accompany the survivor to take advantage of the transformative agenda of the project.
Conduct daily home visits for updates and interviews, if needed with the family, and for psychological follow-up of survivors.
Ensure the smooth running of the documentation system and the regular filling of the database for survivor referrals according to the tools developed.
Identify local networks and available community services to establish a referral system.
Record and report survivors’ clinical needs, consultations or activities and follow up on referrals made for survivors.
Facilitate workshops on various topics, including identifying signs of post- traumatic stress, or educational support as may be needed by the survivors.
Identify and support training needs, both for survivors and for community care providers.
Communicate promptly and effectively through regular reporting and debriefings with the GBV Manager with support of GBV Field Officer.
Participate in the organization and capacity building of survivors in all areas requiring their expertise for the successful implementation of the project.
Establish community mechanisms among survivors for their protection in the implementation of GISCOR.
Coordinate survivors’ community reintegration and rehabilitation through improvement of relations with religious and traditional institutions, as well as other members of the community.
Provide active technical support to the team in the organization and conduct of their work, consistent with the priorities and schedules defined in the team and validated by the project coordinator.
Active and proactive participation in team leadership and supporting all team members to take ownership of the project.
Conflict resolution and arbitration if necessary, and regular formal individual evaluations of team members.
Be the coordination or communication relay between the rest of the team and survivors.
Ensure contacts with the authorities in the field for a good external relationship with the community and related stakeholders.
Report logistical needs, particularly the organization of meetings, workshops, training, and field team planning under the coordination of the supervisory team.

Collaboration / Ethical Operating Standards:

Working effectively with stakeholders to achieve common goals.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Builds and maintains effective working relationships with GISCOR program staff and the beneficiaries.
Team building and survivor’s management skills.
Approachable and good listening skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A bachelor’s degree or HND in psychology, Psychosocial Studies, Sociology, Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Nursing, or a related discipline; A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
Have worked for at least 3 years in a program or project with people in vulnerable situations, including survivors of sexual violence.
Excellent computer skills and excellent tech- skills.
Proficiency level in English and Hausa (written and spoken). Hausa and Fulani is an added advantage.
Candidates who are natives of the area or have been residents for over 2 years are preferred, as the position is community-based
Knowledge of gender issues, girl’s and women’s rights, and issues related to sexual violence in conflict.
Demonstrate experience in civil society organizations or organizations with a good reputation in the community.
Possess and demonstrate effective small group communication and conversational skills.
Willingness to carry out numerous missions, sometimes lasting several months, within the LGAs during the project.
Ability to analyze and adapt approaches to different environments and actors.
Be available to reside in the assigned local government for the duration of the project.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to strictly respect the obligations of confidentiality and discretion, as well as strictly respect the protocols of care.
Ability to listen to and empathize with all the participants, regardless of the violence they have suffered and its context, and regardless of their gender or their social, cultural, ethnic, or religious background.
Organizational rigor and autonomy in the execution of the required tasks.
Ability to adapt to a variety of tasks, taking initiative, working under pressure and in difficult areas.
Good communication and public speaking skills and ability to adapt to the target audience.
Professionalism in dealing with various interlocutors and partners, especially in a multicultural context.
Amiable interpersonal skills.
Proactively take on any additional responsibilities, functions, or tasks that arise during the execution of the program due to absence of other personnel, or any other unforeseen reason.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Grass Root Initiative for Strengthening Community Resilience (GISCOR) and amongst beneficiaries served by GISCOR.
Any other duties that may be assigned from time by supervisors
Compliance & Ethics:
Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout GISCOR. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of GISCORs’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.

Compliance & Ethics:

Method of Application:

Interested and qualified candidate should click here to apply

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Submitting more than one application will lead to disqualification

Ladies are highly encouraged to apply.

Please do not contact any GISCOR’s staff directly regarding the status of this

Admin/HR Associate

Position: Admin/HR Associate x 1

Application closing Date: 21st May 2024

Location: Northwest Sub-office Sokoto State with frequent visit to Zamfara, and Katsina State

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Job Summary

The Admin/HR Associate manages and oversees all Administrative and HR related activities of the organization, within the region or field operation in the formulation of HR plans (including selection, recruitment, posting, training and development of recruited staff) based on an established workforce planning exercise from the operational programme review, which identifies skills and competency gaps needed to achieve operational demands.
Assists or provides expert input and guidance to the officers, and all units involved in the process of staffing and budget reviews, recruitment and appointment of staff, and in the performance management and other staff issues.

Main Responsibilities

Managing the day-to-day personnel and administrative resources of the office
Undertaking missions to field locations to review administrative and human resources related arrangements and make appropriate recommendations as required.
Formulating, implementing staff safety and security measures and ensure standards compliance, in consultation with the Sub-office and Field Officers.
Overseeing recruitment, appointments and administrative formalities concerning staffs and facilitate the recruitment process in the assigned location.
Coordinating training (including access to online trainings) and capacity-building activities to all staffs in administrative related areas.
Creating official mails to all staffs.
Conducting performance management and employee evaluation
Maintaining employee records and paperwork
Providing counselling and support on policies and procedures
Serving as of flights for all staffs’ movement.

Working Relationships:

Maintain frequent communication with Admin/HR Officer and Finance Officer to ensure activities and objectives are communicated
Work with Senior Admin/HR Officer and Finance Officer to ensure the coordination of the program activities are in accordance with the Project Description.

Security:

Ensures application and compliance of security protocols and policies
Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within GISCOR Staffs and amongst beneficiaries served by GISCOR.

Experience:

Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree/HND in Human Resources, Business Management or any related field with NYSC Discharged Certificate. Professional certification in Humanitarian Context more especially Protection Sector is an additional advantage.

Minimum of 2-3 years experience in the humanitarian sector
Experience in working with computer more especially Microsoft Office Tools.
Experienced work in deep field locations of Northwestern Nigeria.
Ability to carry-out responsibilities independently with minimal technical support from within the organization.

Candidates who are natives of the area or have been residents for over 2 years are preferred.

Competency:

Proven leadership qualities required.
Strong negotiation, interpersonal and organization skills.
Can function effectively in a loosely structured work environment and to set appropriate priorities and deal effectively with numerous simultaneous requirements
Ability to work under pressure and manage workload effectively and efficiently to meet deadlines.
Ability to work in participatory manner with other colleagues to implement and monitor activities.
Ability to integrate and work well within multi-ethnic and multicultural team.
Ability to work in harsh conditions, often in remote areas.
Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
Fluent English in written and oral, fluent in local language (Hausa, Kanuri or Shuwa) will be additional value.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within GISCOR and amongst beneficiaries served by GISCOR.
Any other duties that may be assigned from time by supervisors.

Compliance & Ethics:

Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout GISCOR. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of GISCORs’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Grass Root Initiative for Strengthening Community Resilience (GISCOR) and amongst beneficiaries served by GISCOR.
Any other duties that may be assigned from time by supervisors
Compliance & Ethics:
Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout GISCOR. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of GISCORs’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.

Compliance & Ethics:

Method of Application:

Interested and qualified candidate should click here to apply

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Submitting more than one application will lead to disqualification

Ladies are highly encouraged to apply.

Please do not contact any GISCOR’s staff directly regarding the status of this

WASH Assistant

Position: WASH Assistant X 1

Application closing Date: 21st May 2024

Location: Field Office (Isa LGA and Sokoto South Sokoto State)

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Responsibilities

To assist WASH Officer in coordination of the WASH Technical activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets and plans
To assist the WASH Officer in all aspects of WASH programs planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
To assist in the identification of community water and sanitation needs
To assess the water and sanitation training needs of the community and assists in the development of appropriate training materials and plans
Conducts water quality testing and sanitary inspection at water points
Provides technical assistance to the WASH Officer and local counterparts on issues of water and sanitation information and communication strategies
Assists in the establishment, and training of water point committees as well as monitoring their performance
Assists in the compilation of weekly and monthly WASH reports, program documents, project proposals, and budgets
Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the activities
Participate in Monitoring NFI distribution within the communities
Assist WASH Officer in Breaking down the annual operational plans into weekly, monthly and quarterly implementation plans
To assist in ensuring that procurement, development and distribution of materials and equipment are timely and according to procedures

Qualifications, and other requirement:

First Degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, Geography or other WASH-related fields from a recognized/accredited Tertiary Institution in Nigeria
At least two years’ post-graduation experience
Advanced degree will be an added advantage
Previous experience with other local and international NGOs
Experience in WASH in School and in community-based programmes
Training and experience on borehole and VIP latrine construction/rehabilitation
Community mobilization and advocacy experience
Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
Fluency in English and Hausa, spoken and written
Ability to work in partnership with government and other NGO staff
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work within a team setting
Independence, adaptability and flexibility with good workload management, multitasking and ability to meet tight deadlines
Excellent communication and writing skills
Candidates who are natives of the area or have been residents for over 2 years are preferred, as the position is community-based and can speak the local language (Hausa, Fulani)

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Grass Root Initiative for Strengthening Community Resilience (GISCOR) and amongst beneficiaries served by GISCOR.
Any other duties that may be assigned from time by supervisors
Compliance & Ethics:
Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout GISCOR. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of GISCORs’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.

Compliance & Ethics:

Method of Application:

Interested and qualified candidate should click here to apply

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Submitting more than one application will lead to disqualification

Ladies are highly encouraged to apply.

Please do not contact any GISCOR’s staff directly regarding the status of this

Protection Monitor

Positions: Protection Monitor x 19

Application closing Date: 21st May 2024

Location: Sokoto State (Sokoto North, Sokoto South, Isa and Sabon Birni LGA), Zamfara State, (Tsafe) Katsina State (Batsari)

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Responsibilities:

Asses the context and current situation of affected population including SGBV, child protection, access to education, human rights violations, and other protection related issues
Mobilize and organize Community Based Protection Committees
Support and advise beneficiary groups to carry out sensitization and awareness campaigns for Protection related issues
In conjunction with the Protection Committees, identify and document human rights violations, refer cases to the appropriate authorities, and provide regular follow-up on each case
In conjunction with the Protection Committees, identify at-risk people with specific needs, provide these with ad hoc immediate assistance, and perform continuous follow-up to each case
Support the Location Protection Coordinator with the reporting, creation, monitoring & evaluation of Protection Early Warning and Information Management Systems (5Ws)
With the assistance of the Protection Action Group Members, monitor and verify new cross-border movements by refugee and returnees
Identify and document protection concerns among new refugee or returnee arrivals and when deemed necessary and conduct vulnerability screening
Support the Location Protection Coordinator, Protection Associate and other GISCOR staff in the implementation of the project
Support the Location Protection Coordinator and Protection Associate in the development of protection monitoring tools and database
Update all the protection monitoring tools on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
Present weekly progress reports to Location Protection Coordinator Support the Location Protection Coordinator in the evaluation of the program
Perform any other duties as required by Management
Data Collection using protection monitoring tools

Requirements:

Degree in social work, international relations, human rights, or a related field.
Significant experience (usually at least 2 years) in protection and humanitarian work, including experience in a leadership or coordination role.
Strong knowledge of international humanitarian law, human rights principles, and protection standards.
Ability to work effectively in complex and challenging environments.
Proficiency in relevant languages (often including English), both written and spoken.
Candidates who are natives of the area or have been residents for over 2 years are preferred, as the position is community-based and can speak the local language (Hausa, Fulani)

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Grass Root Initiative for Strengthening Community Resilience (GISCOR) and amongst beneficiaries served by GISCOR.
Any other duties that may be assigned from time by supervisors
Compliance & Ethics:
Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout GISCOR. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of GISCORs’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.

Compliance & Ethics:

Method of Application:

Interested and qualified candidate should click here to apply

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Submitting more than one application will lead to disqualification

Ladies are highly encouraged to apply.

GBV Case Worker

Position: Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Case Worker x 8

Application closing Date:

Location: Sokoto State (Sokoto North & Sabon Birni LGA) Zamfara State (Tsafe) & Katsina State (Batsari LGA)

Job Summary

The Gender-Based Violence Case Worker will be responsible for case management and psycho-social support of vulnerable women, including survivors of violence, in the project location.

Major Responsibilities

Provide direct, one-on-one and ongoing case management services, including safety planning
Provide direct, one-on-one emotional support to survivors throughout case management process including final case evaluation and closure
Provide referrals for survivors to other services including child protection and specialized mental health services, accompany of survivors where appropriate and conduct follow- up to ensure appropriate services have been provided to the survivor.
Identify gaps in referral services and report these gaps to the GBV officer for action.
Liaise with community volunteers for purposes of survivor follow-up as part of case management to individual survivors.
Ensure survivor-centered services, including adherence to guiding principles of respect, confidentiality, safety and security and non-discrimination
Complete and maintain case management records to maximize confidentiality and safety
Participate in case review meetings and referral coordination meetings if needed
Submit case management reports on a weekly and monthly basis
Conduct an analysis of trends of GBV incidences and related information on a quarterly basis and present report to the GBV officer and Manager for advocacy and program future programme
Contribute to a positive team environment
Practice self-care
Maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct
Submit weekly and monthly activities reports to the supervisor every Friday and at the end of each month.

Requirements:

Educated to university level (First degree or HND preferably in social science, psychology, Sociology, Human right, Law or a related Field)
Minimum of 2 years of experience in related position
English languages required;
Demonstrated commitment to helping others.
Demonstrated discretion and good judgment
Experience working with survivors of GBV an asset
Previous training/experience in GBV programming an asset
Candidates who are natives of the area or have been residents for over 2 years are preferred, as the position is community-based and can speak the local language (Hausa, Fulani)

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Grass Root Initiative for Strengthening Community Resilience (GISCOR) and amongst beneficiaries served by GISCOR.
Any other duties that may be assigned from time by supervisors
Compliance & Ethics:
Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout GISCOR. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of GISCORs’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.

Compliance & Ethics:

Method of Application:

Interested and qualified candidate should click here to apply

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Submitting more than one application will lead to disqualification

Ladies are highly encouraged to apply.

GBV Social Worker

Position: Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Social Worker x 8

Application closing Date:

Location: Sokoto State (Sokoto North & Sabon Birni LGA) Zamfara State (Tsafe) & Katsina State (Batsari LGA)

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Job Summary

As part of GISCOR’s gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response program, the Social Worker will work to increase the community’s understanding of GBV (including its causes and consequences) and to engage men, women, boys and girls in developing their own strategies to prevent violence and create safer, healthier communities. The Social Worker will also contribute to the weekly and monthly reporting of the Prevention component implemented in the location.

This position reports directly to the GBV Officer.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the GBV social worker include, but are not limited to the following:

Program Development and Implementation:
With support from the GBV officer, and in collaboration with GBV community volunteers, conduct quarterly safety audits.
Participate in community asset mapping, training of GBV volunteers, and the development of communication materials and advocacy strategies as part of the broader prevention program strategies.
Support GBV Community Volunteers in developing and implementing weekly plans to prevent violence against women and girls in their communities.
Work with the Community Volunteers to disseminate information about the available services for survivors of GBV (Case Management and Medical Services) as well as group activities at WGFS for women and girls.
Identify and refer vulnerable women and girls to access services and material support at the WGFS in accordance with their level of vulnerability and needs.
In collaboration with the GBV Women Center Facilitator, facilitate awareness raising in the community.
Support other prevention and awareness activities as needed, including 16 Days of Activism and International Women’s Day Celebrations.

Requirements:

Educated to university level (First degree or HND preferably in social science, psychology, Sociology, Human right, Law or a related Field)
Minimum of 2 Years experience in related position
Hausa and English languages required;
Demonstrated commitment to helping others.
Demonstrated discretion and good judgment
Experience working with survivors of GBV an asset
Previous training/experience in GBV programming an asset
Candidates who are natives of the area or have been residents for over 2 years are preferred, as the position is community-based and can speak the local language (Hausa, Fulani)

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Grass Root Initiative for Strengthening Community Resilience (GISCOR) and amongst beneficiaries served by GISCOR.
Any other duties that may be assigned from time by supervisors
Compliance & Ethics:
Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout GISCOR. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of GISCORs’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.

Compliance & Ethics:

Method of Application:

Interested and qualified candidate should click here to apply

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Submitting more than one application will lead to disqualification

Ladies are highly encouraged to apply.

Child Protection Case Worker

Position: Child protection case worker x 8

Application closing Date: 21st May 2024

Location: Sokoto State (Sokoto North, Sabon Birni), Zamfara State, (Tsafe) Katsina State (Batsari)

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Job Overview

The Child Protection case worker will be responsible for providing social services ensuring in line with key child protection principles including best interests of the child, confidentiality, non-discriminatory, do no harm and child participation. The case worker will work closely with children involved in worst forms of child labour, and at-risk children, at high risk of harm providing case management services in line with GISCOR’s Standard Operating procedures /Humanitarian Principles, She/He will be an advocate for children; ensuring children’s needs are at the core of service provision with children’s participation solicited at every stage of the process. This will include conducting outreach in order to reach children who otherwise would not have access to services.

Responsibilities:

Identify cases of siblings of street, out of school, at risk of working children at, and/or children working in other forms of labour at high risk of harm;
Provide case management services in line with the National Standard Operating Procedures for case management & Global Child Protection Case Management Guidelines;
Conduct outreach to assess and provide support to the child during house visits, consistently conduct outreach and follow up on any gap identified which could be hazard to child.
The case worker will be independent, responsible and ensuring case actions plans and relevant administrative forms that facilitate accountability & planning are updated on a daily and weekly basis;
The case worker will commit to maintaining excellent documentation of case management files in line with the National Sop’s, BID and other relevant processes;
The case worker will assume full responsibility to assess the level of risk that a child is exposed to, and immediately report any cases that could evolve into high-risk cases to the direct line Manager (Case management supervisor)
Persist to conduct mapping of services to ascertain which services are included in specific areas, and striving to facilitate access to services for the child and their family even if the process requires thinking outside of the box, advocating to management, working groups, national entities and relevant authorities to facilitate.
Participate actively in weekly case management team meeting remaining open to feedback and self-reflection;
Demonstrate qualities including honesty, kindness, professionalism, non-discrimination, and a commitment to working well in a team whilst staying true to oneself;
Maintain pro-active communication with all relevant internal and external units; Psychosocial team (as a child maybe referred), apprenticeship (those engaged with skill acquisition through master trainers) within child labour and capacity strengthening teams (Community mater trainers) to highlight challenges, propose solutions and monitor trends which could indicate negative or positive implications for children and their families.
Ensure full responsibility & accountability –for maintaining, drafting and updating reports which include case management reports.
Draft reports-internal case management report, resettlement referrals (high priority);
Be proactive in identifying opportunities to better support children through facilitating processes.
Assist the FTR team to facilitate reunification of UASC.
Conduct case conference for a complicated case.

Qualifications and requirements:

Educated to university level (First degree or HND preferably in social science, psychology, Sociology, Human right, Law or a related Field)
Minimum of 2 years of experience in related position
English languages required;
Preferably resident of the targeted location or can speak the local language (Hauwa or Fulani)
Demonstrated commitment to helping others.
Demonstrated discretion and good judgment
Experience working with survivors of GBV an asset
Previous training/experience in Child protection programming an asset
A resident of the location is a plus
Demonstrated understanding of working with children and particularly vulnerable children
Personal qualities: Team player, flexible, network-builder, able to handle pressure well and work in cross-cultural setting.
Candidates who are natives of the area or have been residents for over 2 years are preferred, as the position is community-based and can speak the local language (Hausa, Fulani)

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Grass Root Initiative for Strengthening Community Resilience (GISCOR) and amongst beneficiaries served by GISCOR.
Any other duties that may be assigned from time by supervisors
Compliance & Ethics:
Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout GISCOR. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of GISCORs’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.

Compliance & Ethics:

Method of Application:

Interested and qualified candidate should click here to apply

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Submitting more than one application will lead to disqualification

Ladies are highly encouraged to apply.

Child Protection Social Worker

Position: Child Protection Social Worker

Application closing Date: 21^st May 2024

Location: Sokoto State (Sokoto North, Sabon Birni), Zamfara State, (Tsafe) Katsina State (Batsari)

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Job Summary

As part of GISCOR’s gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response program, the Child protection Social Worker will work to increase the community’s understanding of GBV (including its causes and consequences) and to engage men, women, boys and girls in developing their own strategies to prevent violence and create safer, healthier communities. The Social Worker will also contribute to the weekly and monthly reporting of the Prevention component implemented in the location.

This position reports directly to the Child Protection Officer.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the Child protection social worker include, but are not limited to the following:

Program Development and Implementation:
With support from the Child protection officer and GBV Officer, in collaboration with GBV community volunteers, conduct quarterly safety audits.
Participate in community asset mapping, training of GBV volunteers, and the development of communication materials and advocacy strategies as part of the broader prevention program strategies.
Support Community Volunteers in developing and implementing weekly plans to prevent violence against women and girls in their communities.
Work with the Community Volunteers to disseminate information about the available services for survivors of GBV (Case Management and Medical Services) as well as group activities at WGFS for women and girls.
Identify and refer vulnerable Children Boys and girls to access services and material support at the WGFS in accordance with their level of vulnerability and needs.
In collaboration with the GBV Case Workers, facilitate awareness raising in the community.
Support other prevention and awareness activities as needed, including, 16 Days of Activism and Children Day Celebrations.

Requirements:

Educated to university level (First degree or HND preferably in social science, psychology, Sociology, Human right, Law or a related Field)
Minimum of 2 Years experience in related position
Hausa and English languages required;
Demonstrated commitment to helping others.
Demonstrated discretion and good judgment
Experience working with survivors of GBV an asset
Previous training/experience in GBV programming an asset
Preferably resident of the targeted location or can speak the local language
Candidates who are natives of the area or have been residents for over 2 years are preferred, as the position is community-based and can speak the local language (Hausa, Fulani)

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Grass Root Initiative for Strengthening Community Resilience (GISCOR) and amongst beneficiaries served by GISCOR.
Any other duties that may be assigned from time by supervisors
Compliance & Ethics:
Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout GISCOR. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of GISCORs’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.

Compliance & Ethics:

Method of Application:

Interested and qualified candidate should click here to apply

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Submitting more than one application will lead to disqualification

Ladies are highly encouraged to apply.