Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in the fields of social work, psychology, women and gender studies, child development, sociology and anthropology, and related field?
Do you have a minimum of 3 years in protection programming, preferably in WGFS, GBV Response and PSS?
If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.
The Role:
The Protection (GBV Response) Officer supports the implementation of Women and Girls Friendly Space (WGFS) programming in line with WGFS minimum standards. The officer ensures that the space is safe, accessible, confidential, and responsive to the needs of women and girls, while promoting empowerment, psychosocial well-being, and prevention and response to GBV.
The role also contributes to community-based protection through psychosocial support, supporting and facilitating refugee led women to take ownership of the WGFS facilitation, outreach, and referral services, ensuring programming is participatory, culturally appropriate, and survivor-centred.
What we are looking for:
We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam’s mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.
An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:
- Knowledge of IASC and national GBV and MHPSS standards.
- Proven facilitation and communication skills
- Ability to work with vulnerable populations and maintain confidentiality
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Good reporting and documentation skills
- Basic English speaking and writing skills.
- Fluency in local language
- Can work under time pressure and hardship locations being at field.
- Mental health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) intervention experience is a plus.
- Trained on PM+ and Self-Help Plus (SH+)
We offer:
We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits.
From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more.
You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.
Flexfam:
We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you.
How to apply:
As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
More Information
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