Job Description

JF Kapnek Zimbabwe a registered PVO 1/86 which has been operating in Zimbabwe since
1986 whose mission is to improve family health, reduce child mortality and create educational
opportunities for the children of Zimbabwe through the implementation of scalable, sustainable
programs is seeking to fill the vacancies below:
Job Title : Programme Officer - SGBV
Reporting to : OVC Programmes Manager
Location : Harare
Type of Contract : Fixed-Term Contract
Main purpose of the Job:
The SGBV Programme Officer will be responsible for overseeing the effective
implementation, coordination, and monitoring of all Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
(SGBV) prevention and response interventions under the Inclusive Protection Programme
(IPP). The position will focus on ensuring disability-inclusive approaches are mainstreamed in
all SGBV prevention, response, and capacity-building activities across six districts. The officer
will work closely with implementing partners, government ministries, and other stakeholders
to strengthen inclusive child protection systems and enhance access to integrated SGBV
services for children and youth with disabilities (CYWD) in the target areas.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
Programme Implementation and Coordination
• Lead and coordinate the implementation of all SGBV-related activities in line with the
approved project work plan, results framework, and donor requirements.
• Facilitate the integration of disability-inclusive SGBV interventions within ongoing
Multi Annual Programme APP and CBR programme activities at community and
district levels.
• Oversee capacity-building activities for service providers, including training health,
legal, and psychosocial support staff on disability-inclusive SGBV response.
• Support the training and mentorship of Adolescent Disability Ambassadors (ADAs)
and community-based protection workers.
• Organize and facilitate social behaviour change initiatives including community
dialogues, awareness campaigns on SGBV prevention and rights of CYWD.
• Coordinate multi-sectoral collaboration through regular case conferences, joint
referrals, and follow-ups with key service providers.
Case Management and Survivor Support
• Monitor and support the establishment of accessible, confidential, and child-friendly
SGBV reporting and referral mechanisms in all districts.
• Collaborate with the key stakeholders to ensure survivors access holistic services
(medical, legal, psychosocial, and shelter).
• Maintain a confidential database of survivor cases in coordination with relevant
partners and ensure adherence to data protection protocols.
• Facilitate the provision of resources for survivors (transport, medical examination,
interpretation, shelter, and counselling).
Capacity Development and Mentorship
• Develop and regularly update training manuals, IEC materials, and protocols for
disability-inclusive SGBV response.
• Facilitate trainings for health service providers, community workers, and justice
officers on inclusive, survivor-centered, and child-friendly response mechanisms.
• Mentor community-based actors to improve early identification and referral of SGBV
cases involving CYWD.
• Support capacity strengthening of district-level coordination mechanisms (District
Child Protection Committees, SGBV Subcommittees) in disability inclusive prevention
and response efforts.
Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement
• Build strong collaboration with stakeholders including government ministries and
stakeholders within the VFS.
• Represent JF Kapnek in stakeholder coordination forums at national levels and sub
national GBV and protection forums.
• Support advocacy efforts to influence policy and practice around disability-inclusive
SGBV prevention and child protection.
• Liaise with community and religious leaders to promote positive behavioural and social
norms preventing SGBV.
Safeguarding and Risk Management
• Promote safeguarding, survivor-centered approaches, and ethical standards in all
SGBV interventions.
• Conduct regular safeguarding risk assessments in target districts and implement
contextualized mitigation measures.
• Ensure that all programme staff and partners are trained and compliant with JF Kapnek
safeguarding policies.

Qualifications and Experience

Functional skills and knowledge
• In-depth knowledge of the Zimbabwean child protection, GBV and disability legal and
policy frameworks.
• Strong understanding of disability inclusion and survivor-centered principles.
• Excellent facilitation, capacity-building, and advocacy skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Knowledge of other IT packages desirable
• Appreciation of AI a distinct advantage
• A Clean class 4 driver’s license
Person Specification
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Gender Studies, Psychology a related field.
• A master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in Child protection and GBV
programming, preferably in disability and child protection settings.
• Proven track record of working with government, NGOs, and community structures on
gender, child protection, or disability-inclusive programming.
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder programmes, training community-based
actors, and implementing social behaviour change communication (SBCC) strategies.
• Demonstrable experience in case management, coordination, and report writing.