Tiko is hiring a Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) Technical Lead (remote position in various locations): Apply!!

Are you looking for a job where your work sustainably creates a significant impact on a global scale? Do you wish to work in a diverse and intercultural company? If so, Tiko could be the place for you!

The Company

Tiko (previously known as Triggerise) believes in a world where all youth have the power to choose where, when, and how they meet their sexual reproductive health needs. Our digital platform delivers scalable and verifiable sexual reproductive health services for young people in 5 main markets in Sub-Saharan Africa – Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, South Africa and Burkina Faso. We work together with local communities and use nudges like reminders, discounts, and reward points to encourage our users to access and use sexual and reproductive health services. We also support our users in becoming micro-entrepreneurs and adding value to their economies.

Tiko has offices in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, the Netherlands and Portugal. Globally, our team consists of 160 enthusiastic international colleagues. Whether you are working from our biggest office in Nairobi, the fast-growing office in South Africa, or from home, our people are young, and our culture is global and dynamic. Our work environment is fast-paced, informal, and friendly. You can learn more about what being part of Tiko is like here.

For this position, we will happily be accepting applicants from any of our offices.

The Job

As the Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) Technical Lead, you will play a crucial role in creating and executing Tiko’s detailed strategy to address and prevent sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) at both global and local levels. In addition to this, you will be responsible for supervising the implementation of the project.

Responsibilities: 

• You will be the technical expert on the SGBV subject at Tiko.
• You will liaise with other cross-functional teams to support SGBV-related activities and serve as the primary technical contributor for SGBV-related research,  social behaviour change communication and SGBV advocacy.
• You will lead the development and contextualization of the SGBV prevention and response/services strategy in all Tiko markets. 
• You will document and develop SGBV advocacy tools to highlight the importance and impact of SGBV on survivors. 
• You will develop global and country-level SGBV partnerships. 
• You will develop the skills and knowledge of internal teams so they can effectively implement SGBV programs.

About you

You are adept at solving practical problems and connecting with people from diverse backgrounds. You are a flexible and logical thinker with a clear ethical compass, enabling you to navigate complex situations when managing the SGBV project. You are capable of listening, understanding, and building trust with others easily. You can communicate complex subjects clearly and understandably in writing and verbally. Additionally, you are data-driven and tech-savvy.

Essentials

• A minimum of 5 to 8 years of progressive experience in leading and implementing projects addressing sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in at least two African countries, with a specific focus on the needs of adolescents and young people.
• Experience working with the Governments and especially the Ministry of Health on strategy and delivery efforts and managing donors
• Strong networks with funders, technical assistants, working groups, and agencies that support SGBV interventions.

The Rewards

At Tiko we believe in being open, also when it comes to salaries. The gross monthly salary bracket for this position is €3,056 – €4,584 in Portugal, R59,224 – R88,837 in South Africa, Ksh377,878 –  Ksh566,818 in Kenya, €2,363 –  €3,545 in Ethiopia, CFA1,242,875 – CFA1,864,312 in Burkina Faso, and UGX10,919,882 –  UGX16,379,823 in Uganda, plus benefits. We will offer you a salary in this bracket depending on your level of experience and how it relates to your future colleagues.

In addition to your monthly salary, we offer you:

• Secondary Benefits are dependent on your market.
• A personal development budget.
• Unlimited holidays: if you can make it work with your team, you’re good to go.
• Growth opportunities.
• A product to help shape as we grow, to leave your mark on how we do things.
• A vision that we trust that you will do your job without us having to invent unnecessary rules and regulations.

The Details

Interested? Apply now!

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Tiko prioritises integrity in our workplace and respects your privacy.
Tiko is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour by its employees at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct. This is why we will do reference and background screening checks on successful candidates before hiring.

We value your privacy and understand the importance of safeguarding your personal data. We invite you to review our privacy notice for the recruitment process to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal data during the recruitment process. Click here to view the document. By applying for this position, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our privacy notice.