Nafasi ya kazi :- Gender Based Violence Officer – Zanzibar at Niajiri Platform LTD September 2025

The GBV Officer will support the effective implementation of the organization’s holistic program addressing

gender-based violence (GBV). This includes leading community awareness, prevention initiatives,

protection services, survivor-centered response, supporting the GBV rehabilitation center, and

maintaining the GBV Case Information Management System (GBV-CIMS). The GBV Officer

will work closely with the Programs Manager, partners, and local authorities to ensure survivors’

access to comprehensive care and that prevention measures are effectively implemented.

1. Program Design and Implementation

• Contribute to the design of GBV interventions, ensuring they are evidence-based, inclusive, and responsive to community needs.
• Support the Program Manager in the development of program plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Oversee implementation of GBV activities at field and centre levels, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives.

2. Survivor-centered Response and Case Management

• Provide psychosocial first-line support and case management services to survivors of GBV.
• Facilitate referrals for medical, legal, psychosocial, and shelter services in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure strict adherence to confidentiality, safety, and survivor-centered principles in all interventions.

3. Community Engagement and Prevention

• Conduct awareness sessions, dialogues, and community campaigns to address harmful practices and promote gender equality.
• Strengthen community-based protection structures, including GBV committees and peer educators.
• Train community members, youth, and leaders on GBV prevention and response mechanisms.

4. GBV Case Information Management System (GBV-CMIS) Support

• Enter, update, and manage survivor case data in the GBV-CIMS database.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and confidential data entry.
• Generate reports and analytics to inform program planning and decision-making.
• Maintain data security and compliance with the organization and national GBV data management standards.

5. Capacity Building and Training

• Facilitate training sessions for staff, partners, and volunteers on GBV, safeguarding, and survivor-centered approaches.
• Support empowerment initiatives for women and youth at risk, including livelihoods, skills building, and psychosocial support.

6. Monitoring, Documentation, and Reporting

•  Maintain accurate case records, service referrals, and rehabilitation center data.
• Prepare activity and monthly reports on GBV trends, challenges, and progress against program indicators.
• Document success stories, lessons learned, and emerging issues to inform program improvement.

7. Stakeholder Coordination

• Collaborate with government departments, NGOs, and community-based organizations working on GBV.
• Participate in coordination meetings and contribute to multi-sectoral GBV response frameworks.
• Strengthen referral pathways and networks for survivor support.

8. Standards, Compliance, and Service Quality

• Ensure compliance with GBV guiding principles, national policies, and the organization’s safeguarding standards.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of GBV services and interventions.
• Identify service gaps and recommend strategies for improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Gender Studies, Community Development, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in GBV programming, protection, or social services.
• Strong knowledge of GBV prevention and response, case management, rehabilitation

support, and program design.

• Experience working in survivor-centered approaches and with at-risk populations.
• Experience in digital case management platforms is highly desirable.

• Facilitation/Training skills

• Computer application skills

• Communication Skills