Gender-based Violence Officer - Southwest State, Somalia

Job Description

The purpose of this activity is to finalize and deliver a 12-month integrated education and skills training program, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and life skills for 6000 young women and 1000 young men (age 15-35). It will also provide learners with hands-on training in the following market relevant vocation skills: agriculture, childcare, fisheries, solar energy, community health work, and connecting learners with employers or guiding them towards entrepreneurship opportunities at the end of the project.

Education Development Center (EDC) is seeking a seasoned Gender-based Violence (GBV) Officer to supervise GBV prevention and response activities for adult learners and young women in the Southwest State of Somalia.

Candidates shall have at a minimum the following qualifications:

Education:

University degree in Social Sciences, Law, Project Management, or any other similar discipline.

Skills and Experience:

• At least 5 years of overall professional experience, in supervising GBV prevention and response activities.
• At least Three (3) years’ experience in conducting awareness campaigns on women’s rights, gender equality, GBV, and / or reproductive health considered an asset.
• Excellent knowledge of the guiding and ethical principles that govern work with survivors of GBV and good practices in the implementation of activities to prevent and address GBV.
• Strong ability to write reports and conduct trainings, Females are strongly encouraged for this role.

Language:

Excellent command of both English and Somali.

EDC is a smoke-free workplace

About the Organization

EDC is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms. Established in 1958, EDC designs, delivers and evaluates innovative programs to address some of the world’s most urgent challenges in education, health, and economic opportunity. Our services include research, training, educational materials, and strategy, with activities ranging from seed projects to large-scale national and international initiatives.