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Project Planning and Implementation:

• Community Mapping:

• Conduct participatory SGBV asset mapping to identify available resources, services, and gaps in community-based SGBV response systems.

• Facilitate focus group discussions and community meetings to gather input for asset mapping.

• Response Mechanisms:

• Support the establishment or strengthening of community-based referral pathways for SGBV survivors.

• Ensure SGBV response systems are inclusive, culturally appropriate, and survivor-centered.

• Capacity Building:

• Train community members on identifying SGBV risks, reporting mechanisms, and available support services.

• Assist in developing materials for SGBV awareness and prevention campaigns.

Gender Mainstreaming and Protection:

• Gender-Based Violence (GBV):

• Proficient in addressing GBV issues, including prevention, response, and support for survivors. Familiarity with SGBV minimum standards, Case management, and GBVIMS (Gender-Based Violence Information Management System).

• Faith Actor Engagement:

• Mobilize and engage faith-based organizations (FBOs) and leaders to promote SGBV prevention and response within their communities.

• Facilitate training sessions for faith leaders on gender equality, positive gender norms, and the role of faith in SGBV prevention.

• Consortium Coordination:

• Support the creation and functioning of Faith Actor Consortiums, ensuring representation from diverse faith groups.

• Organize meetings and forums for faith actors to share best practices, collaborate with other SGBV actors, and align on shared goals.

• Advocacy and Awareness:

• Assist faith actors in designing and delivering SGBV prevention messages, leveraging their influence in communities.

• Promote interfaith collaboration to strengthen community resilience against SGBV.

• Economic Empowerment Initiatives:

• Support the implementation of livelihood programs, and savings groups targeted at empowering women and girls.

• Collaborate with partners to integrate SGBV prevention into economic empowerment activities.

• Social and Behavior Change (SBC):

• Implement SBC strategies to challenge harmful gender norms and promote positive social practices.

• Facilitate community dialogues, theater performances, and multimedia campaigns to drive behavior change.

• Male Engagement:

• Organize workshops and initiatives to engage men and boys as allies in SGBV prevention, emphasizing positive masculinity.

• Train male community members to advocate for gender equality and participate in household decision-making.

• Coordination and Advocacy:

• Networking and Representation:

• Represent the organization in relevant coordination forums, including Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Protection Working Groups.

• Advocate for gender-sensitive and protection-focused approaches among project stakeholders.

• Support Proposal Implementation:

• Ensure project interventions align with the gender and protection outcomes articulated in the proposal.

• Work with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) team to integrate gender and protection indicators.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Data Collection:

• Regularly collect data on project activities, including participation, outcomes, and challenges.

• Document case studies, lessons learned, and success stories to support reporting and future programming.

• Reporting:

• Contribute to regular project reports by providing detailed updates on activities under each outcome.

• Ensure all reports align with organizational and donor requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

• Partnerships:

• Foster relationships with local authorities, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders to strengthen SGBV prevention and response.

• Coordinate with SGBV actors to avoid duplication and ensure holistic support for survivors.

• Community Mobilization:

• Work with community leaders, faith actors, and local stakeholders to promote collective action against SGBV.

• Ensure the active participation of marginalized groups, including women, girls, and persons with disabilities, in project activities.