Location: Konduga

Duration: October to December 2025. Subject to extension based on performance

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the EMAP (Engaging Men through Accountable Practice) approach within the community to prevent GBV and promote gender equality.
• Facilitate structured EMAP sessions with male and female participants in targeted clusters, ensuring adherence to the EMAP curriculum and methodology.
• Mobilize and register male participants in collaboration with local peace committees (LPCs), religious leaders, and protection staff.
• Promote positive masculinity, respectful behaviours, and support for women and girls through guided reflection and group dialogues.
• Support the delivery of training and sensitization sessions on EMAP, gender equality, GESI, and GBV prevention in schools, communities, and with government stakeholders.
• Work closely with peacebuilding teams to integrate EMAP into broader social cohesion and conflict resolution interventions, including joint EMAP-driven mediation and dialogue forums.
• Contribute to the organization of awareness-raising campaigns and cultural activities (e.g., edutainment events, market day sensitizations) that promote peaceful coexistence and challenge harmful gender norms.
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation of EMAP activities including session attendance tracking, feedback collection, and behavioural change observations.
• Contribute to the documentation of success stories, lessons learned, and challenges to inform program improvement.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Social Work, Psychology, Gender Studies, Peacebuilding, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience facilitating male engagement or gender-transformative programming, preferably in GBV prevention or peacebuilding.
• Knowledge and experience with the EMAP model or similar structured behaviour change approaches.
• Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills, particularly in engaging male community members on sensitive topics.
• Proven ability to build trust, manage group dynamics, and promote reflective dialogue.
• Understanding of gender equality, GBV, GESI (Gender Equality and Social Inclusion), and protection principles.
• Experience working with community-based structures (e.g., LPCs, peace clubs, youth groups) and local leaders.
• Fluency in English and local languages (e.g., Hausa, Kanuri); ability to adapt messaging to local context.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding, accountability, and inclusion.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

• DHCBI actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within DHCBI and amongst beneficiaries.

NOTE:

• Please note that DHCBI will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.
• DHCBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DHCBI considers all applicants on the basis of merit without prejudice to race, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, colour, national origin, marital status, or veteran status.

We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence.

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: recruitment@dhcbi.org using the position as subject of email.

• Submit your CV and Cover Letter as one (1) PDF document.
• Use the Job Title as the subject line of your email.
• Ensure you follow all instructions strictly to be considered.