GBV Officer / Specialist

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Norwegian Church Aid (NCA)

  • Career category: Advocacy/ Policy, Monitoring & Evaluation /MEAL, Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Not specified
  • Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 22/10/2026
  • Location: Syria
GBV / VAWG Human rights PSEA/ Safeguarding
Position Overview
 NCA is seeking a qualified GBV professional to join its Protection team in Aleppo. One vacancy is available and will be filled at either the GBV Officer or GBV Specialist level, depending on the qualifications, experience and demonstrated competencies of the successful candidate.
 
The title, grade, remuneration and level of responsibility will correspond to the level at which the successful candidate is appointed.
 
The position will support the Protection Manager in delivering NCA’s protection programme, with a particular focus on the quality, delivery and monitoring of GBV prevention and response activities implemented through local partners.

Scope at GBV Officer Level
At the GBV Officer level, the position will focus primarily on day-to-day partner follow-up, activity monitoring, reporting, technical support and the timely identification and escalation of programme or quality concerns.
The GBV Officer will support training and capacity-strengthening activities, contribute to assessments and programme development and ensure that assigned partners receive appropriate technical and operational follow-up.

Scope at GBV Specialist Level
At the GBV Specialist level, the position will provide broader technical leadership and programme oversight and will strengthen the capacity of NCA GBV Officers and assigned partner teams.
The GBV Specialist will lead technical assessments, advanced training and coaching, implementation review processes and corrective-action follow-up. The role will also contribute to programme design, technical budgets, results frameworks, donor reporting, service-continuity planning and representation in relevant technical forums.

Requirements for Appointment at GBV Officer Level
  • Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, public health, gender studies, human rights, humanitarian studies, international relations or a related field.
  • Minimum three years of relevant experience in humanitarian programming, including experience in GBV prevention and response, protection or case management.
  • Knowledge of survivor-centred GBV approaches, case-management principles, psychosocial support, referral systems and relevant international standards.
  • Experience supporting programme implementation through local partners.
  • Experience in programme monitoring, capacity building and report writing.
  • Good planning, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Fluency in Arabic and English, including the ability to prepare professional reports and correspondence in English.
 
Requirements for Appointment at GBV Specialist Level
  • Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, public health, gender studies, human rights, humanitarian studies, international relations or a related field.
  • Minimum five years of relevant humanitarian experience, with substantial experience in GBV prevention and response, protection or case management.
  • Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership, supervision and capacity strengthening to staff and implementing partners.
  • Strong knowledge of GBV case-management standards, psychosocial support, women and girls’ safe spaces, referral systems, data protection and emergency response procedures.
  • Experience designing and delivering technical training and providing follow-up coaching.
  • Strong programme planning, monitoring, analytical and coordination skills, including experience preparing donor reports.
  • Experience supporting programme implementation through local partners and coordinating with programme-support departments.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, with sound professional judgement.
  • Fluency in Arabic and English, with strong written English for professional communication, proposal development and donor reporting.

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