Gender and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Focal Point

LocationObock, Djibouti

LevelEntry

Posted1w ago

Communications & Marketing

Quick answer

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a Gender and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) focal point in Obock, Djibouti, to assist vulnerable migrants, particularly women and children, by identifying GBV survivors and directing them to appropriate services. The volunteer will also organize awareness sessions on GBV prevention and women's rights, adapt educational materials, and ensure gender considerations are integrated into IOM activities.

Role: Gender and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Focal Point
Organization: International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Location: Obock, Djibouti
Level: Entry
Category: Communications & Marketing

The role

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a Gender and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) focal point in Obock, Djibouti. This role involves assisting vulnerable migrants, particularly women and children, by identifying GBV survivors and directing them to appropriate services. The volunteer will also organize awareness sessions on GBV prevention and women's rights, adapt educational materials, and ensure gender considerations are integrated into IOM activities.

What you'll do

Assist in identifying GBV survivors among migrants and host community members and direct them to appropriate services
Organize and conduct awareness sessions on GBV prevention and women's rights
Develop and adapt educational materials
Support the organization of GBV training sessions for community actors, partners, and field personnel
Ensure gender considerations are integrated into IOM activities in Obock
Contribute to GBV and PEAS awareness and complaint mechanisms

What it takes

Experience in GBV prevention and response
Ability to organize awareness sessions
Skills in developing educational materials
Knowledge of gender issues in migration
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work confidentially and sensitively

What you'll bring

Experience in GBV prevention and responseAbility to organize awareness sessionsSkills in developing educational materialsKnowledge of gender issues in migrationStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work confidentially and sensitively

How we treat you

Allocation mensuelle de subsistance du volontaire (VLA) d’un montant de 118 533,33 DJF, Assurance maladie et assurance vie, Accès gratuit à différentes plateformes d’apprentissage

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Obock, Djibouti.

What is the compensation?

The compensation is not specified.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include experience in GBV prevention and response, ability to organize awareness sessions, skills in developing educational materials, knowledge of gender issues in migration, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work confidentially and sensitively.

How do I apply?

Applications should be submitted through the recruiting organization's page well ahead of the deadline, which is October 18, 2026.

How to apply

Apply directly on International Organization for Migration (IOM)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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