Women and Girls Friendly Space Facilitator at INTERSOS

INTERSOS is an independent, no-profit organization which, through its own humanitarian operators, intervenes to effectively answer the needs of people in serious crises situations, mainly in the world's poorest regions, who are suffering, deprived of rights, dignity and essentials goods. It maintains a flexible operating structure. The head office in Italy coordinates, supports and monitors the planned activities in the countries of intervention carried out by decentralised offices. The statutory bodies of INTERSOS, are: the Members Assembly, the Council, the Society for Auditing and Certification of Accounts. Intersos, established in 1992, is recognised by the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the European Commission and the principal UN agencies; it is privileged to hold an advisory status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). OUR MISSION • To give an immediate response in humanitarian crises by bringing emergency relief to the victims of armed conflict, drought, famine, the presence of landmines or unexploded devices, and other disaster situations. • At the same time as providing primary emergency relief, to also begin working to promote a return to normal living conditions, the resumption of dialogue and the strengthening of peace, reconstruction and growth. • To stimulate, encourage and involve Italian society in helping to develop and spread the existing culture of solidarity and international justice. TRAINING INTERSOS also offers training courses aimed to provide knowledge and practical skills regarding humanitarian emergencies and assistance. INTERSOS training courses are designed for both beginners and experts in order to offer the appropriate content to the right target. For more information follow the link: http://intersos.org/trainings JOIN US INTERSOS is always looking for committed staff. Take a look to our website http://intersos.org/en/join-us Specialties Humanitarian Interventions, Protection, Education, WASH, Shelter, Health&Nutrition, Food Security
PURPOSE

The WGFS Facilitator will support the effective running of the Women and Girls Friendly Space in Anka and Gusau (Zamfara state) by organizing and facilitating psychosocial activities, life skills sessions, awareness-raising initiatives, and GBV prevention and response referrals and ensure the space remains a secure, empowering, and supportive environment for displaced and host community women and girls.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan and facilitate daily WGFS activities
Plan and deliver daily activities at the WGFS, including Psychosocial support (PSS) group sessions, Life skills and vocational training, GBV prevention awareness sessions, recreational, and well-being activities
Adapt sessions to be culturally appropriate, participatory, and age-specific for adolescent girls and women.
Ensure inclusion of vulnerable groups (e.g., persons with disabilities, female-headed households).
Identify and refer GBV survivors and persons at risk to caseworkers or specialized services in line with referral pathways and confidentiality protocols.
Uphold a survivor-centred approach in all interactions, ensuring safety, dignity, and respect.
Maintain ethical and confidential case handling in compliance with GBV guiding principles.
Ensure the WGFS environment is clean, safe, accessible, and welcoming to all women and girls.
Monitor attendance and participation and collect regular feedback to inform activity planning.
Report maintenance, safety, or accessibility issues promptly.
Mobilize and conduct outreach activities in collaboration with volunteers and community focal points to promote WGFS services.
Build trust with women leaders, youth, traditional leaders, and gatekeepers to ensure community acceptance and support.
Promote community participation in the design and evaluation of activities.
Maintain accurate records of WGFS activities, attendance, referrals, and feedback.
Submit regular reports and updates to the PSS Officer or Senior Protection Officer.
Contribute to donor reporting and data analysis when required.
Participate in team planning, debriefings, supervision sessions, and capacity-building workshops.
Support positive team dynamics and well-being; promote respectful, inclusive communication.
Contribute to case reviews and assist in coordinating workload with the case workers.
Support the planning, implementation, and reporting of all safe space activities via monthly work plans, schedules, and team management.
Assist in decision-making vis-vis material assistance to beneficiaries, documenting the same for both technical and financial reporting.
Supervise safe space activities, ensuring that any progress is duly recorded in a timely fashion via regular case file review by the PSS officer.
Participate in individual supervision sessions weekly with the PSS Officer, bringing immediate attention to any case of special/emergency needs, discussing ongoing issues and strategizing on project and programme development.
Coordinate and oversee activities that are conducted in the WGFS and/or communities.
Compile all reports on safe space activities as per INTERSOS and donor reporting regulations and transmit these weekly to the PSS officer for further handling. Engage in regular feedback and dialogue with the PSS Officer on quantitative and qualitative reporting.
Ensure the safe handling and storage of sensitive data, adhering to confidentiality and protection protocols.
Conduct activities in line with core protection principles: do no harm, non-discrimination, confidentiality, accountability, and the need-to-know basis.
Conduct regular case file checks to ensure compliance with internal SOPS and donor standards.
Do-No-Harm, Non-discrimination, Confidentiality, Accountability, and Need-to-know principles.
Flag PSS and security issues and contribute to the identification of appropriate responses.
Identify and assist in the analysis of PSS trends in the overall caseload.
Oversee the planning and implementation of vocational training/life skills acquisition, recreational activities, focus group discussions, and training workshops as instructed by the supervisory/managerial team.
Coordinate and supervise all activities in the WGFS, ensuring that schedules and plans are in line with SOPS and that activities are carried out as per project guidelines.
Strengthen existing community-based PSS and peer support group activities, where such exist, and help to develop them where none currently exist.
Collaborate and coordinate with INTERSOS teams from other departments (WASH, Health & Nutrition, Livelihoods, etc.) to ensure holistic solutions to beneficiaries’ needs.
Participate in external meetings and training on PSS issues, as well as case conferences with partners as needed.
Ensure good relationships and coordination with the main PSS service providers in intervention, with an emphasis on the identification of specific needs.
Identify and report gaps in the availability and quality of PSS service provision in the target areas.
Any other activities specified by the supervisor/managerial team.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum of National Diploma (ND) or equivalent in Social Work, Psychology, Gender Studies, Education, or related field.
At least 1 – 2 years of experience working with INGO/NGO supporting women and/or girls in community settings, especially in GBV, protection, or psychosocial support roles.
Experience working in Zamfara or similar humanitarian contexts, or the northwest states, preferred.
Strong understanding of confidentiality, empathy, and survivor-centred principles.
Fluency in Hausa is required; knowledge of local dialects (e.g., Fulfulde) is an added advantage.
INTERSOS Experience will be an added advantage
Female candidates and those from the local community are highly encouraged to apply.