You are welcome to Jireh Doo Foundation`s (JDF) official portal, an accountability mechanism and means of sharing pertinent information with our partners, beneficiaries and key stakeholders.It is with a deep sense of responsibility and accountability to all our partners both international and local that the organization has packaged this website to keep partners and the society at large abreast of the programmes, projects, activities, achievements, success stories recorded over the years, as well as the challenges of the organization. This website highlights Jireh Doo Foundation`s achievements in all its thematic areas, but not limited to the programmes of the Child Development(CD), HIV/AIDS and other Health issues, Single Parents, Governance and Policy thematic areas.
Jireh Doo Foundation has worked with great commitment and passion towards its goal of improving the living standards of the underprivileged in society such as Vulnerable Children, vulnerable youths, single parents, people living with HIV&AIDS, people affected by AIDS, marginalized women and the active poor in communities cut across Benue and Nasarawa State.
As you read through the several articles, it promises to be enlightening, educative, informative and stimulating, as one can see the far reaching impact the programmes and projects of this organization has had on the lives and livelihood of the general population and the target groups mentioned above. No doubt you will be spurred to action and towards making your efforts and contributing your quota to lessening the hardship faced by these target groups.Jireh Doo Foundations humanitarian intervention in the North East of Nigeria spans largely across two state, Borno and Gombe states and has been working actively in the sectors of water sanitation and hygiene (WASH), food security and livelihood protection and Gender Based Violence (GBV).
Jireh Doo Foundation is seeking candidates with a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and a minimum of one years of experience working on GBV issues for the implementation of a Nigerian Joint response funded project vulnerable populations in MAFA LGA of Borno State
Duties and Responsibilities
The facilitator will be responsible for day-to- day management of the women friendly space
Will be responsible for implementing all WFS activities in the target communities in the state, both directly and indirectly through training/mentoring of WFS animators and Protection committee
Closely supervise community-based animators carrying out activities with children and women during child friendly spaces and WFS activities
Support Protection committee to provide support to IDPs and families through home visits, in line with the action plans developed
Ensure all documentation, reports, and records are maintained per agreed procedure, and information is provided on community activities as required
Co-facilitate step-down training and support Protection committee to implement program activities in the target communities, through: co-facilitation of training on various issues and topics as outlined in the project implementation plan and training modules
Maintain documentation and M&E systems at the community level: under the guidance of M&E Officer, work with the Protection committee to ensure that all documents for children and women/families are kept up-to-date, accurate, and secure; and ensure that information is compiled as needed in an accurate and timely basis to assess progress against activities and outcomes for each community.
Ensure that all financial activities conducted in at the safe spaces are properly documented in line with the project procedures with JDF
Ensure consent form is received from beneficiaries before taking photos or videos, using the JDF consent form.
Will keep all official decisions, documents, recordings, photos and other materials of organisation and her partners confidential except with written approval from JDF
Will carry out any other official tasks as may be assigned by the Protection Officer/Program Manager
Facilitate the setting up of information desk at the women and girls friendly space where adolescent and women of reproductive age can access Sexual Reproductive Health information.
Contribute within the women and girls friendly space to the identification of women, adolescent boys and girls, and children at risk and make appropriate referrals
Support GBV at risk individuals or survivors by referring them when necessary
Provide direct support and care for vulnerable women and girls (including survivors of gender-based violence)
Ensure Do No Harm analysis are carried out and the humanitarian principles are adhered to.
Qualification and experience
Essential:
A Diploma or University degree or its equivalent in social sciences, guidance and counselling or relevant fields.
Minimum of one (1) year experience working with vulnerable communities, basic needs and protection programming experience, and/or advocacy programs.
Professional training in Gender based violence.
Experience in protection interventions in line with humanitarian principles and guidelines
Experience of working with Non-Governmental organizations.
Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is essential.
Good communication skills and ability to conduct training and awareness
Computer skills.
Good self-organization and basic management skills.
Knowledge of the local languages Kanuri and Hausa
Must be able to maintain confidentiality
Preferable
Female candidate is preferred.
Familiarity with Monitoring & Evaluation and UN-funded projects desired.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Advanced computer skills, including the ability to type quickly and to use Microsoft Office products, email, and internet.
Ability to maintain confidentiality for sensitive issues or projects and use judgement to execute duties and responsibilities.
Sensitive to cultural differences and an understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infections subcontractors, and recipients of assistance.
Fluency in English and Hausa (written & spoken).
Knowledge of livelihood programs/skill acquisition
Ability to write comprehensive reporting
Ability to engage, interact and mobilize effectively, community leaders, stalk holders and other actors
