Key Responsibilities<\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>
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Programme Implementation and Coordination<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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Lead and coordinate the implementation of all SGBV -related activities in line with the approved project work plan, results framework, and donor requirements.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>Facilitate the integration of disability -inclusive SGBV interventions within ongoing Multi Annual Programme APP and CBR programme activities at community and district levels.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>Oversee capacity -building activities for service providers, including training health, legal, and psychosocial support staff on disability -inclusive SGBV response.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>Support the training and mentorship of Adolescent Disability Ambassadors (ADAs) and community -based protection workers.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>Organize and facilitate social behavior change initiatives including community dialogues, awareness campaigns on SGBV prevention and rights of CYWD.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>Coordinate multi -sectoral collaboration through regular case conferences, joint referrals, and follow -ups with key service providers.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Case Management and Survivor Support<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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Monitor and support the establishment of accessible, confidential, and child -friendly SGBV reporting and referral mechanisms in all districts.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>Collaborate with the key stakeholders to ensure survivors access holistic services (medical, legal, psychosocial, and shelter).<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>Maintain a confidential database of survivor cases in coordination with relevant partners and ensure adherence to data protection protocols.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>Facilitate the provision of resources for survivors (transport, medical examination, interpretation, shelter, and counseling).<\/span><\/span>
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Capacity Development and Mentorship<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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Develop and regularly update training manuals, IEC materials, and protocols for disability -inclusive SGBV response.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>Facilitate training for health service providers, community workers, and justice officers on inclusive, survivor -centered, and child -friendly response mechanisms.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>Mentor community -based actors to improve early identification and referral of SGBV cases involving CYWD.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>Support capacity strengthening of district -level coordination mechanisms (District Child Protection Committees, SGBV Subcommittees) in disability inclusive prevention and response efforts.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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Build strong collaboration with stakeholders including government ministries and stakeholders within the VFS.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>Represent JF Kapnek in stakeholder coordination forums at national levels and sub national GBV and protection forums.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>Support advocacy efforts to influence policy and practice around disability -inclusive SGBV prevention and child protection.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>Liaise with community and religious leaders to promote positive behavioural and social norms preventing SGBV.<\/span><\/span>
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Safeguarding and Risk Management<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/div>Promote safeguarding, survivor -centered approaches, and ethical standards in all SGBV interventions.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>Conduct regular safeguarding risk assessments in target districts and implement contextualized mitigation measures.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>Ensure that all programme staff and partners are trained and compliant with JF Kapnek safeguarding policies<\/span><\/span>
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Requirements<\/h3>

Person Specification<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>
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Bachelor’s degree in social work, Gender Studies, Psychology a related field.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>A master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in Child protection and GBV programming, preferably in disability and child protection settings.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>Proven track record of working with government, NGOs, and community structures on gender, child protection, or disability -inclusive programming.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>Experience managing multi -stakeholder programmes, training community -based actors, and implementing social behaviour change communication (SBCC) strategies.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>Demonstrable experience in case management, coordination, and report writing.<\/span><\/span>
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