Prevention Program Officer

The Prevention Program Officer (PPO) is responsible for overseeing the work of 16 Community Outreach Mobilizers (COM) working within communities, conducting outreach activities, coordinating with local stakeholders, and ensuring buy‐in of the local population. The PPO is also responsible to supervise all programs related to awareness‐raising on protection prevention, response and self‐protection for boys/girls and adolescents. The PPO will work 20% of the time in ABAAD Offices and 80% in the field. REPORTING LINES: Post holder reports to: Safe Space Manager KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: I. Close Supervision on the Community Outreach Mobilizers  Organize regular meetings with COM to oversee the weekly and monthly work plans  Support the conceptualizing and rolling out of work plan when needed  Attend on regular basis the mobile psychosocial support activities and information/awareness sessions with women and girls planned and implemented by the COM  Assess and evaluate the implemented work of the COM on a monthly basis  Support COMs to identify gateways for the provision of community outreach activities  Collect, compile and analyze monthly reports from the field II. Close Supervision on the Psycho‐Social Social Worker  Organize regular meetings with PSSW to oversee the monthly work plan and PSS tools used  Support the work plan when needed  Attend on regular basis the psychosocial support sessions: FGDs, emotional support groups, other PSS tools for women and girls  Assess and evaluate the implemented work on a monthly basis 3 III. Coordination with Safe Space Directors  Close cooperation with Safe Space Directors to coordinate the set programs  Maintain regular contact with the Centers’ Directors to ensure smooth collaboration. IV. Reporting to Safe Space Manager  Work closely with Safe Space Manager on all issues related to programs and activities conducted by the COM and the PSSW.  Write monthly reports pertaining to the activities conducted by the COM and PSSW. V. Coordination:  Attend monthly GBV field WGs, coordinate actively with field WG to identify gaps for mobile outreach on a continuous basis. VI. Other:  Respect for ABAAD Code of Conduct and its PSEA Policy  Other duties as assigned by the supervisor and ABAAD Director SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:  MA in social work or BA with at least 5 years experience  Knowledge of GBV prevention and response  Experience working directly with refugees and other groups  Experience working directly with women and girls  Strong communication and interpersonal skills  Commitment to human rights, gender equality, non‐discrimination  Flexible pro‐active attitude  Ability to work well as an individual and in a team  Ability to manage an unpredictable workload in a challenging environment  Ability to work across socio‐cultural and religious contexts  Belief in ABAAD’s mission and vision  Languages: Fluency in spoken and written Arabic, clear and concise reporting in English is strongly preferred. French is a plus  Experience in managing and training community volunteers  Must be computer literate, including Microsoft Word and Excel.