Assistant GBV Program Officer

• Provide field-level operational support for GBV project activities.
• Support community outreach, mobilization, and capacity-building efforts.
• Assist in data collection, reporting, and knowledge management.
• Support stakeholder coordination and advocacy efforts.
• Facilitate referrals and survivor-centred response for GBV survivors.

• Assist in the day-to-day implementation of GBV project activities in alignment with work plans.
• Support community sensitization and awareness sessions on GBV prevention and response.
• Assist in preparing and distributing IEC and BCC materials to volunteers, CHPs, and health workers.
• Participate in mapping of service providers and strengthening referral pathways for GBV survivors.
• Support training and mentorship activities for volunteers, CHPs, and health care workers on GBV prevention and response.

• Adhere to KRCS, MoH, and donor policies and guidelines during project implementation.
• Support compliance with safeguarding, protection, gender, and inclusion standards.

• Support the GBV Project Officer in strengthening coordination with government departments, civil society organizations, and community-based structures to prevent, mitigate, and respond to GBV.
• Assist in fostering partnerships at the county and community levels to promote gender equality, protection, and inclusion through community-based approaches.
• Participate in relevant meetings, workshops, and technical working groups on GBV as delegated.
• Help maintain updated contact lists of partners, service providers, and key stakeholders to enhance collaboration and referral systems.

• Collect and compile activity data and submit timely reports to the GBV Project Officer.
• Assist in monitoring project progress, identifying challenges, and proposing solutions.
• Support documentation of good practices, lessons learnt, and case studies for knowledge sharing.

• Basic knowledge of GBV prevention, mitigation, and response strategies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage community members respectfully.
• Good communication and presentation skills in English and Kiswahili.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Commitment to survivor-centred and gender-sensitive programming.

• Diploma or Degree in Gender and Development, Social Sciences, Community Development, or related field.
• At least 2 years’ experience in GBV-related or community development programs, preferably with an NGO or MoH.
• Experience in community mobilization, outreach, and basic data collection.
• Understanding of safeguarding, gender, and protection principles is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated knowledge of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in humanitarian programming.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and implementation of multi-sectoral responses to GBV.
• Demonstrated experience in the field of GBV prevention, mitigation, and response.
• Project management skills, including Project Monitoring and Evaluation, and Reporting.

Kenya Red Cross