International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and Nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in under-served communities worldwide.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Officer, GBV Prevention
Location: Bama, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time
Category: Gender Based Violence (GBV)
Job Summary
- The Officer, GBV Prevention will oversee implementation of GBV risk mitigation and prevention activities. Â
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Program Planning:
- Work closely with GBV Coordinator/Program Manager/Deputy Manager, staff team, local partners, and community stakeholders, as relevant, to plan program interventions.Â
- Support GBV assessments as required, maximizing available sources of information and opportunities for coordination, and ensuring compliance with safety and ethical standards.
- Coordinate with government focal points, local partners, and women’s networks to develop appropriate GBV prevention and risk mitigation strategies and approaches.
Capacity Building and Implementation:
- Lead implementation of GBV prevention and risk mitigation strategies
- Ensure effective community participation throughout implementation, including leadership of women and girls. Â
- Train Community Mobilizers and others to lead outreach and awareness-raising activities.
- Lead implementation of specific approaches, where relevant (e.g., SASA! Together, EMAP)
- Train staff, partners, and cross-sector actors to integrate attention to GBV and reduce risks.
- Support PSEA initiatives and trainings
- Conduct FGD and interviews to understand needs of women and girls and GBV risks.
- Work closely with partners and community focal points to identify and address protection risks.
- Oversee distribution of dignity kits, where relevant
- Support community volunteers engaged for GBV outreach, where relevant
Human Resources Management:
- Recruit and supervise Community Mobilizers, where relevant
- Train and coach staff
- Develop support strategies for GBV staff, foster teambuilding, and support principles of self-care.
Monitoring and Reporting:
- Seek and analyse community feedback and adapt activities accordingly.Â
- Oversee post-distribution monitoring, where relevant
- Monitor and document prevention and risk mitigation program activities.Â
- Contribute to internal and external reports.
Coordination, Advocacy and Representation:
- Coordinate regularly with the GBV Manager and Deputy GBV Manager and participate, as required, in broader team meetings.
- Mobilize stakeholders to strengthen GBV risk mitigation and prevention.
- Promote a survivor-centred approach in all internal and external coordination meetings.
- Represent program goals and GBV standards.Â
Security and Conduct:
- Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies.
- Foster a safe and supportive working environment for all GBV staff and partners.
- Exemplify core principles of GBV programming, including respect, non-discrimination, responsible use of power, nonviolence, and promotion of gender equality.Â
- Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the program and organization, notably through adherence to the Code of Conduct and Ethics, including compliance with anti-harassment, safeguarding and PSEA policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.
Job Requirements
- GBV-related experience required; Relevant academic experience preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to core principles of GBV programming, including gender equality and survivor-centered support services.Â
- Familiarity with GBV prevention and risk mitigation standards, approaches, and tools
- Training and facilitation experience
- Good interpersonal and advocacy skills
- Familiarity with government and NGO service providersÂ
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, remain flexible, and apply experience and guidance to evolving challenges.
- Strong communication skills
- Fluent in written and spoken English and local language requirements.
Application Closing Date
15th October, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online