Job Purpose Summary: 

The senior GBV Officer is a key team member of International Medical Corps, and will oversee the overall day to day of Emergency GBV risk mitigation and response interventions, including case management/psychosocial support, community mobilization for GBV information dissimilation, capacity building and coordination with other sectors in Afar region for Tigray conflict affected population. Under the direct supervision of GBV manager, The Senior GBV Officer will supervise 2 GBV response officers and 1 community mobilization officer. The senior GBV officer will provide ongoing supervision, mentoring/coaching for team members to ensure that the goals and objectives of the project are met in a timely and effective manner that the approach to program implementation is participatory, that team members receive appropriate support and that a positive team spirit is fostered encouraging innovative and quality programming.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor the overall implementation of GBV program activities in the camp based on established indicators, including collating and analyzing data and information for reporting;
• Supervise and support the day to day activities including case management/psychosocial support, follow-up and advocacy to meet beneficiaries needs , GBV risks mitigation, build partners to respond GBV in Emergency services;
• Provide on-going direct supervision to GBV response officers and prevention officer to provide Quality and emergency GBV response and risk mitigation activities
• Develop and monitor program plans, including activity, procurement and spending - related to GBV prevention and response activities;
• Ensure safe and ethical GBV data collection and sharing based on agreed procedures and protocols;
• Conduct regular meetings and organise Emergency safety Audit assessment with team members and community members to assess progress toward objectives, discuss issues and assist in finding solutions to challenges identified;
• Ensure timely submission of activity reports on weekly, monthly and quarterly basis and ensure proper filing;
• Organise and support the Distribution of Emergency Dignity kit tog hater with response Officer

Human Resource Management & Capacity Building

• Assist in the recruitment and training of GBV staff and refugee volunteers;
• Work with HR to ensure accuracy of all GBV program job descriptions for staffs and their responsibilities;
• In collaboration with GBV program manager, design and monitor capacity building strategies for all GBV staffs.
• Ensure staff support and debriefing processes are in place, and that staff safety planning is conducted and regularly updated;
• Develop, implement and promote effective team communication techniques and systems, including regular senior staff meetings;

Coordination & Collaboration

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all relevant stakeholders community members in Afar region,
• Mobilize stakeholders to participate in GBV coordination and risks mitigation  meetings;
• Collaborate with other IMC sectors and operations personnel to ensure that the program is properly supported and that all project-related operational activities are conducted according to IMC HR, Logistics, Finance and other policies and procedures;

Individual Guiding Principles

Ensure vulnerable women including survivors of GBV are safe at all times; Respect their wishes, rights and dignity; Keep their experiences confidential and do not discriminate them.

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor degree in sociology, social work or Reproductive Health or related experience
• Background in SGBV, Human Rights and/or Protection.
• Experience in providing training
• Experience working in Emergency
• Previous experience living in a hardship environment;
• Language ability in Tigrigna is preferred

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter and CV through www.ethiojobs.net before OR on December 21,2020 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Note: IMC is equal opportunity employer and hence candidate from all background: religion, ethnic group, qualified women and people living with disabilities, etc are all encouraged to apply.