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• Works closely with the Grants Managers and Project Teams to
  understand and implement protection program goals
• Develop work plans in line with each project financial budgets and
  timeline and ensure flawless implementation of GBV activities in the project
• Contributes to regular assessments and analyses to better understand
  needs and gaps, protection risks, to map points of service for survivors
  of SGBV and vulnerable individuals, and to identify support structures
• Analyse trends of SGBV and develop/adjust program strategies to meet
  real needs on the ground
• Ensure that LWF’s age, gender and diversity approach to protection
  is consistently applied through community-based protection methods
• Map existing services to address GBV in the various affected areas,
  including identifying community capacities and structures for potential
  partnership
• Contribute to project designs and the preparation of concept notes
  and proposals
• Works closely with Project Teams to ensure appropriateness of GBV
  activities, in line with standard guidelines and frameworks
• Provide support to strengthen case management and referral systems
• Work with teams and communities to develop appropriate prevention
  and awareness-raising/behaviour change strategies
• Organize and support trainings for stakeholders and duty bearers as
  needed and appropriate
• Compile monthly and quarterly reports, on time and with accurate
  data. Submit Monthly report to the Protection Advisor for monitoring of
  SGBV trends in the Sub Program and to facilitate information sharing in
  the National SGBV Working Group Meetings
• Coordinate with all stakeholders in the Protection/GBV Sector in the
  Sub Program to ensure holistic support for survivors, including
  participation in strengthening SGBV Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  and referral pathways
• Ensure maximum visibility of LWF amongst the partners and the
  community
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with all
  stakeholders including community leaders, NGOs, UN agencies, and community
  based organizations to enhance multi – agency and multi-sectoral
  cooperation and coordination.

• The ideal candidate for the Lutheran World Relief (LWR) GBV
  Officer job opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Social
  Sciences, Development studies, Psychology, Law or its equivalent from a
  recognized institution
• A minimum of 3 -5 years’ experience in development and humanitarian
  protection with a reputable organization
• Excellent team work and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated experience and skills in training facilitation,
  conducting assessments, baselines and evaluations using participatory
  methodologies; data analysis and interpretation
• Sound understanding of project management cycle, humanitarian
  principles & standards including SPHERE, HAP etc
• Computer literacy with full knowledge of office applications,
  internet and email
• Fluency in English is essential. Knowledge of Kiswahili will be an
  added advantage. 

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