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Cross River |
Posted 1 year ago |
Job Title: Men’s Engagement Programme Associate
Location: Cross River
Reports To: Program Officer
Purpose
- The Men’s Engagement Program Associate will support implementing and coordinating the Men’s Engagement Program in Cross River.
- The role works closely with the MEP Coordinator and Program Officer (Cross River) to ensure the effective delivery of program activities and the achievement of program objectives.
- The person is critical in promoting gender equality, preventing gender-based violence, and engaging men in positive behaviours and attitudes towards women and girls.
Duties and Responsibilities
Program Coordination:
- Educate the community, religious and traditional leaders, participants’ spouses, and their stakeholders to understand and support gender-responsive changes toward women’s empowerment and the potential of women toward stable and peaceful communities.
- Organize joint dialogue sessions of community stakeholders and MEP facilitators for sensitization and feedback.
- Work with community leaders and local partners to strengthen community structures to better respond to violence against women through changed attitudes and perceptions on sexual violence and women’s rights.
- Identify, screen, and select men (refugees and host community) who will participate in the Men’s Engagement Programme.
- Ensure lessons are delivered from the WfWI Men’s Leadership curriculum according to an established schedule.
- Provide guidance and support to MEP participants in developing action plans to advocate for peaceful coexistence for individuals and families.
- Supervise capacity-building training for men to become allies and leaders in women’s inclusion.
- Coordinate couples’ sessions involving community members where couples jointly develop action plans for improved family economic livelihood.
- Share challenges, success stories, complex cases, supplemental materials, etc., with Men’s Engagement Program Coordinator and colleagues.
- Collaborate with the Program Officer in Calabar to develop the Men’s Engagement Program (MEP) training schedules.
- Identify strategies for program sustainability that align with program objectives, community needs, and available resources in communities in Cross River State, and advise the MEPC accordingly.
- Promote a culture of ownership and accountability among participants and stakeholders in the communities in Cross River State
- Organize and conduct the orientation of new participants on program rules and goals, WfWi ethics and safeguarding policy.
- Report all safeguarding concerns during training and community activities to the Social Empowerment Manager and the Safeguarding Focal Point.
- Provide regular updates to the MEPC regarding the progress of the MEP training and any challenges or issues.
- Stay updated on best practices and emerging trends in advocacy for peaceful coexistence and share relevant information and resources with MEP participants.
- Review all facilitators’ reports and submit harmonized reports which provide a comprehensive overview of the MEP activities and outcomes.
- Provide information to participants about other services the organization provides, such as vocational training, business skills training, or numeracy training.
- Provide information to participants about the services of partner organizations or other community services such as microcredit, legal aid, health care, counselling, etc.
Personnel Management:
- Supervise contractors and submit assessments to the MEPC for completion while providing necessary support to enable them to meet the set target.
- Provide guidance, and feedback to facilitators for a clear understanding of their roles, address challenges and improve their skills and knowledge.
Administrative:
- Ensure the documentation and dissemination of success stories, lessons learned, and best practices from the advocacy efforts of MEP participants.
- Maintain clear and organized documentation of the facilitators’ reports, MEP documents and related materials for future reference.
- Provide reports on activities as required and give recommendations, where necessary, for the smooth running of the program
- Keep an up-to-date inventory of training supplies and monitor usage in the most effective manner.
Others:
- Adhere to WfWI’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policies and the organizational values of Empowerment, Integrity, Respect, and Resilience.
- Disclaimer: The duties, responsibilities, and activities of this job description may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications and Skills
- At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Gender Studies or any other related field.
- Minimum of one year’s experience managing projects in social services, education (preferably with adults), psychology, community development, and women’s issues.
- Demonstrated commitment to ending violence against women.
- Understanding the role of men in ending violence against women.
- Demonstrated experience working on community development issues.
- Demonstrated experience working with NGOs, particularly international NGOs, is highly desired.
- Demonstrated experience and skills in organizing training with and for authorities, community and traditional leaders.
- A deep understanding of gender issues, including the impact of traditional gender roles and the dynamics of power and privilege, is essential.
- Awareness of cultural differences and the ability to work sensitively within diverse communities is essential.
- Ability to advocate for gender equality and challenge harmful social norms is essential to the role.
- Understanding human rights principles and the ability to apply these principles to program design and implementation is essential.
- Demonstrating a commitment to personal growth, self-reflection, and continuous learning is valuable in this role.
- Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office suite and Outlook
- Excellent report writing skills and strong interpersonal skills.
- Required oral and written communication skills in English and pidgin language.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV, Cover Letter and three (3) professional references to: [email protected]. using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Note
- Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview.
- No telephone inquiries, please.
Deadline: July 19, 2023
Job Features
Job Category | Service Associate |