MHPSS/GBV focal point – Nigeria 158 views2 applications

INTERSOS is an independent non-profit humanitarian organization committed to assist the victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable and unprotected people.

1. Terms of reference

Job Title: MHPSS/GBV focal point
Code: SR-49-473
Country: Nigeria
Duty Station: Maiduguri with frequent missions to (Ngala, Bama and Dikwa LGAs) and sporadic missions to Abuja, Borno State, Nigeria
Starting date: 15/04/2018
Contract duration: 4 months
Reporting to: Protection Coordinator and strong collaboration with the Project Manager
Supervision of: About 10 local staff
Dependents: No

2. General context of the project

Since 2009, the Boko Haram insurgency has crippled North-eastern Nigeria. Borno State continues to be most affected, with over 1.3 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). Recent advances by the Nigerian Army and the Multinational Joint Task Force have improved humanitarian access in 25 of the 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Borno, but have also revealed the extent of the crisis. In newly accessible areas, basic infrastructure has been destroyed, essential services are non-existent, and most local governance systems are not functional.

In support to the UN-led coordinated humanitarian response in the region, INTERSOS is implementing an integrated project to address critical gaps in health, nutrition, and WASH services for a highly vulnerable population in the newly accessible host communities in the Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Ngala (Ngala-Gambaru), Bama (Banki) and Dikwa (Dikwa) Local Government Area (LGA), Borno State, Nigeria. A GBV-protection component has been recently added to the project, in order to responds to the identified GBV-protection gaps

The protection component of the project will target:

• comprehensive services provision for GBV survivors including specialized case management, individual psychosocial counselling for survivors and individuals showing high levels of distress, group psychosocial support for women and girls, targeted material assistance;
• Capacity building of specific protection staff responsible for different technical elements of GBV prevention and response, including individual case management of GBV cases, MHPSS, PFA and safe and confidential referral to specialized services
• Mobile case management and PSS
• Security audits, FDGs and regular in depth sector assessments
• Including men and boys in promoting protection and GBV prevention

3. General purpose of the position

The MHPSS/GBV focal point will technically oversee the protection activities INTERSOS will carry out in the framework of the whole project, ensuring operations quality. S/he must be able to motivate and lead a diverse staff.

4. Main responsabilities and tasks

Project Management

• Supervise implementation of protection activities in a timely manner
• Develop and manage the implementation of/adherence to work plan and M&E plans
• Contribute to ensure that reports are submitted to the leading agency as per the agreed reporting schedule
• Ensure data is collected regularly to respond to agreed indicators
• Contribute to develop project proposals for the GBV sector in Borno State, in close coordination with the technical team, protection focal point and under the supervision of the Coordination of INTERSOS Nigeria
• Carry out rapid assessments to investigate further programming opportunities inside Borno State

Programme Quality:

• Contribute, in strict collaboration and under the supervision of the protection coordinator, to build capacity of INTERSOS in GBV sector, to meet minimum standards for GBV programme in Emergency, including training and mentoring of the staffs with the technical support of the Advisors
• Technical support for GBV activities throughout the programme providing insights to national and international staff on the standards including tools and methodologies
• Guides the implementation of MHPSS programming with a focus on technical aspects and quality assurance through close monitoring and supervision
• Technical support for GBV cases documentation through GBVIMS forms/system
• Contribute, in strict collaboration and under the supervision of the protection coordinator, to strengthen the INTERSOS Nigeria protection sector

Coordination:

• Contribute, in strict collaboration and under the supervision of the protection coordinator, to ensure 5W matrices are submitted to the State Clusters as per the agreed reporting schedule
• Contribute, in strict collaboration and under the supervision of the protection coordinator, to represent the program with national authorities, non-state actors, UN agencies, NGOs, donors, etc. in Borno State and in Abuja

Human Resources:

• Recruit and train national staff as required to achieve the project protection objectives

5. Required profile and experience

Education

Relevant degree and/or equivalent GBV working experience

Professional experience

Relevant working experience of at least 3 years and previous Humanitarian experience.

Professional requirements

• Demonstrated technical knowledge in GBV case management (including MHPSS PFA, GBVIMS)
• Strategic vision, leadership, people management, teamwork and flexibility, ability to work under pressure in a highly complex emergency context
• Excellent organizational skills in highly complex emergency operation
• Able to ensure quick quality delivery in stressful environment
• Very strong interpersonal skills: strong communication and diplomatic skills
• Practical and problem-solver
• Excellent ability to establish inter-personal relations and good negotiation skills
• Good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Good knowledge of the international standard on GBV and Protection

Languages

Fully proficient in written and spoken English

Personal requirements

• Ability to deal with stress and demanding working environment
• Readiness to commit and adhere to the values, mission and vision of INTERSOS