Summary: Serving as the key connection point between the organization and local communities, schools, and partners within the designated district, the Field Officer reports directly to the Program Coordinator. This role is central to protecting the safety and welfare of women and girls by fostering clear, timely communication across all stakeholder groups. The incumbent will spearhead outreach efforts, manage stakeholder engagements, and oversee the implementation of awareness initiatives while rigorously monitoring project progress. Success requires advanced proficiency in managing project lifecycles, engaging communities, and applying specialized knowledge in gender-based violence (GBV), child protection, and safeguarding standards. Additionally, the role demands the ability to anticipate and manage risks involving volunteers and interns, ensuring a secure operational environment that advances the organization's core mission. Responsibilities: Spearhead GBV awareness campaigns and clarify referral processes alongside volunteer and intern teams, ensuring the visibility of Rainbo Centre services. Perform detailed community and school mapping to uncover outreach opportunities and establish new local structures that enhance GBV referral systems. Guide the formation and management of GBV and adolescent clubs in schools to foster peer discussions regarding early warning indicators and referral procedures. Manage the full lifecycle of volunteer and intern engagement, including recruitment, training, and supervision, while offering mentorship on work planning and messaging strategies. Coordinate regular stakeholder meetings to educate participants on GBV challenges, referral pathways, and available support resources. Handle media relations to advocate for GBV awareness, explain referral protocols, and highlight the capabilities of the Rainbo Centre. Assist in drafting and implementing annual safeguarding and prevention strategies, clearly outlining roles and specific activities. Track, document, and report on safeguarding and GBV incidents within and surrounding schools targeted by the project. Work with the Monitoring and Evaluation unit to collect data on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and Sexual Harassment (SH) across various projects and external contracts. Follow up with partners, such as the Family Support Unit and Grievance Redress Mechanism groups, to verify and resolve safeguarding and GBV cases. Embed safeguarding principles into all community and district activities while maintaining a resource repository for ongoing staff training on SEA/SH prevention. Assist the Program Coordinator in rolling out prevention programs and organizing necessary training sessions for schools, communities, and partners. Forge partnerships with local organizations to deliver focused education and prevention initiatives. Offer strategic guidance on program design, execution, evaluation, and donor reporting to facilitate continuous improvement. Execute all project activities in strict compliance with approved work plans, donor requirements, and organizational quality standards. Draft activity concept notes and manage budgets, ensuring efficient fund allocation, timely requisitions, and accurate financial reconciliation. Collaborate with the M&E team to operationalize the MEAL plan, guaranteeing that data collection is regular and precise. Represent the organization at external forums and meetings, ensuring full adherence to policies on fraud, safety, and human resources. Compile and submit weekly and monthly reports, activity plans, and updates regarding project site visits. Participate in proposal writing and maintain a current project budget tracker that aligns with business needs.