Organization: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Location: Magumeri, Borno, Nigeria
Requisition ID: req53237
Job Title: WPE Community Mobilization Assistant – Magumeri
Sector: Women Protection & Empowerment
Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Magumeri, Nigeria
Work Arrangement: In-person
About IRC
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world’s largest humanitarian agencies, providing relief, rehabilitation, and post-conflict reconstruction support in 42 countries. IRC is dedicated to bold leadership, innovation, and creative partnerships, working in areas such as public health, education, livelihoods, women’s empowerment, youth development, and rights protection.
IRC in Nigeria:
IRC entered Nigeria in October 2012 in response to widespread flooding. Since then, the IRC has expanded its programs to new areas affected by conflict, particularly in Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe States. The IRC’s humanitarian response includes integrated health and nutrition services, reproductive health care, and women protection services. IRC Nigeria’s five-year Strategy Action Plan prioritizes Health, Education, and Economic Wellbeing.
WPE Program Overview:
The Women Protection and Empowerment (WPE) program addresses Gender-Based Violence (GBV) through Prevention, Response, and Empowerment activities, focusing on providing quality health and psychosocial support to conflict-affected women and girls in Borno State.
Job Overview/Summary
The WPE Community Mobilization Assistant will raise awareness in communities about gender-based violence (GBV) and related issues to foster attitude and behavior changes that challenge and prevent GBV. The role involves encouraging critical examination of gender roles and inequalities, developing community-driven safety and security plans, and coordinating with partners for a multi-sectoral approach to GBV.
Major Responsibilities
- Raise awareness and promote changes in attitudes and behaviors related to gender equality and GBV.
- Encourage active community participation in GBV prevention and response.
- Develop and implement prevention strategies by forming community groups for GBV response and prevention.
- Collaborate with the WPE Response team to facilitate trainings and sensitizations for community groups, local partners, and CBOs on GBV issues.
- Promote the involvement of men and youth in GBV activities.
- Use participatory methodology to assess community needs and assist in developing community-driven prevention and response plans.
- Mobilize communities to form action groups for awareness-raising and support greater self-reliance among women.
- Collaborate with case workers to engage women in psychosocial activities at women’s centers.
- Identify training needs and conduct trainings for community members in collaboration with WPE Case Workers, Trainers, Women action groups, and Youth Groups.
- Liaise with community leaders, government agencies, IRC sectors, and partners to organize training and capacity-building activities.
- Promote women’s active participation in community leadership and decision-making.
- Conduct safety audits in camps to identify security risks and develop strategies to address them in collaboration with CWC Officer and Senior Case Worker.
- Assist WPE Program Manager, Senior Manager, and Coordinator in strategic planning for ongoing programming.
- Compile and summarize weekly statistics for M&E Officer and submit weekly narrative reports to WPE Program Manager.
- Communicate obstacles/problems to WPE Program Manager for further action.
Key Working Relationships
- Reports to: WPE Senior Case Management Officer
- Direct Supervision: None
Qualifications
Education:
- Graduate from a reputable University.
Experience:
- At least 2 years of experience in community mobilization using participatory methodology.
- Experience with participatory/adult learning techniques is preferred.
Skills and Attributes:
- Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Interest and commitment to Human Rights, Gender Equality, and Gender issues.
- Enthusiastic, creative, and able to work effectively in challenging environments.
- Fluent in community languages and written/spoken English; fluency in Hausa is an added advantage.
- Proficiency in Word and Excel.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work as part of a team.