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Job Title:  Gender and Protection Assistant (Fresher NGO Jobs)

Organisation: World Vision Uganda

Duty Station: Lamwo, Uganda

About the Company:

World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness.  Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”

Gender and Protection Assistant

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Implementation:

• Community Mapping:
• Conduct participatory SGBV asset mapping to identify available resources, services, and gaps in community-based SGBV response systems.
• Facilitate focus group discussions and community meetings to gather input for asset mapping.
• Response Mechanisms:
• Support the establishment or strengthening of community-based referral pathways for SGBV survivors.
• Ensure SGBV response systems are inclusive, culturally appropriate, and survivor-centered.
• Capacity Building:
• Train community members on identifying SGBV risks, reporting mechanisms, and available support services.
• Assist in developing materials for SGBV awareness and prevention campaigns.

Gender Mainstreaming and Protection:

• Gender-Based Violence (GBV):
• Proficient in addressing GBV issues, including prevention, response, and support for survivors. Familiarity with SGBV minimum standards, Case management, and GBVIMS (Gender-Based Violence Information Management System).
• Faith Actor Engagement:
• Mobilize and engage faith-based organizations (FBOs) and leaders to promote SGBV prevention and response within their communities.
• Facilitate training sessions for faith leaders on gender equality, positive gender norms, and the role of faith in SGBV prevention.
• Consortium Coordination:
• Support the creation and functioning of Faith Actor Consortiums, ensuring representation from diverse faith groups.
• Organize meetings and forums for faith actors to share best practices, collaborate with other SGBV actors, and align on shared goals.
• Advocacy and Awareness:
• Assist faith actors in designing and delivering SGBV prevention messages, leveraging their influence in communities.
• Promote interfaith collaboration to strengthen community resilience against SGBV.
• Economic Empowerment Initiatives:
• Support the implementation of livelihood programs, and savings groups targeted at empowering women and girls.
• Collaborate with partners to integrate SGBV prevention into economic empowerment activities.
• Social and Behavior Change (SBC):
• Implement SBC strategies to challenge harmful gender norms and promote positive social practices.
• Facilitate community dialogues, theater performances, and multimedia campaigns to drive behavior change.
• Male Engagement:
• Organize workshops and initiatives to engage men and boys as allies in SGBV prevention, emphasizing positive masculinity.
• Train male community members to advocate for gender equality and participate in household decision-making.
• Coordination and Advocacy:
• Networking and Representation:
• Represent the organization in relevant coordination forums, including Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Protection Working Groups.
• Advocate for gender-sensitive and protection-focused approaches among project stakeholders.
• Support Proposal Implementation:
• Ensure project interventions align with the gender and protection outcomes articulated in the proposal.
• Work with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) team to integrate gender and protection indicators.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Data Collection:
• Regularly collect data on project activities, including participation, outcomes, and challenges.
• Document case studies, lessons learned, and success stories to support reporting and future programming.
• Reporting:
• Contribute to regular project reports by providing detailed updates on activities under each outcome.
• Ensure all reports align with organizational and donor requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

• Partnerships:
• Foster relationships with local authorities, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders to strengthen SGBV prevention and response.
• Coordinate with SGBV actors to avoid duplication and ensure holistic support for survivors.
• Community Mobilization:
• Work with community leaders, faith actors, and local stakeholders to promote collective action against SGBV.
• Ensure the active participation of marginalized groups, including women, girls, and persons with disabilities, in project activities.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• A degree in Social Work, Gender Studies, Development Studies, or a related field.
• At least 1-2 years of experience in gender and protection programming, with a focus on SGBV prevention and response, Gender mainstreaming, and transformative gender programming.
• Knowledge of faith-based approaches to development and gender equality.
• Familiarity with economic empowerment initiatives and SBC frameworks.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills, with experience working in diverse cultural contexts.

Desirable:

• The ability to ride a motorcycle is a must.
• Experience working with faith-based organizations and community leaders.

Skills and Competencies:

• Proven experience in implementing gender, GBV and Male engagement.
• Proficiency in participatory approaches and community engagement methods.
• Ability to facilitate discussions on sensitive topics such as SGBV.
• Analytical skills to identify SGBV risks and propose solutions.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to network, build relationships with different partners, faith leaders and local networks.

Applicant Types Accepted: Local Applicants Only

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to submit your application and complete Curriculum Vitae by applying online through visiting World Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.

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Deadline: 19th December 2024

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