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Scope of Work

The senior GBV Officer is a key team member of International Medical Corps, and will oversee the overall day to day of GBV, Community Engagement and Women Empowerment interventions including case management/psychosocial support, GBV Prevention, community engagement, capacity building and coordination with other sectors and actors in Teirkidi/Nguenyyiel refugee camps under the direct supervision of Deputy GBV program manager.

 The Senior GBV Officer, based in Teirkidi/Nguenyyiel camp, will supervise one GBV Response Officer, two GBV Response Assistants and one GBV 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 program 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

·     Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor the overall implementation of GBV, Community Engagement and Women Empowerment program activities in the camp based on established indicators, including collating and analysing 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, community mobilization to prevent GBV risks, build community capacity to prevent and respond to GBV incidents.
• Provide on-going direct supervision to GBV staff, including assisting in the development of individual work plans for GBV staff.
• 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 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.

  Human Resource Management & Capacity Building

• Assist in the recruitment and training of GBV staff, refugee workers, volunteers and SASA! Community Activists.
•  With support from IMC HR, conduct staff performance evaluations for all GBV staffs in Terkidi/Nguenyyiel Camp in a timely manner.
• Work with HR to ensure accuracy of Teirkidi/Nguenyyiel GBV program staff job descriptions and their responsibilities.
• In collaboration with GBV program manager and Deputy GBV program manager, design and monitor capacity building strategies for all GBV staffs in Terkidi/Nguenyyiel Camp.
• 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 including Refugees and Returnees Services (RRS), UNHCR, Itang Women’s, Children’s and Youth Affair, other partners and stakeholders in Terkidi/Nguenyyiel Refugee camp,
• 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.
• In collaboration with the Gambella team, promote and represent the interests of the GBV program with regards to all relevant stakeholders.

 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, psychology, Gender studies, Public Health or related experience.
• Have 3-5 year of experience in refugee/ humanitarian setting
• Experience working in GBV programming in humanitarian context
• Familiar with SASA! Community mobilization approach and other behavioral change strategies, GBV guidelines, and standards
• Experience in supervisory role and provision of training for stakeholders
• Previous experience living in a hardship environment
• Excellent verbal and written proficiency in English is required; Knowledge of local language is strongly preferred;
• Comfort in living and working in the Terphan area, including daily work in refugee camps
• Background in GBV, Human Rights and/or Protection

 Compliance & Ethics:

Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps. As applicable to position, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity. Communicates these standards to partners and requires them to adhere to these values.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.

International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please notify International Medical Corps at report@InternationalMedicalCorps.org.

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter by clearly stating the position that you are applying for and CV through CLICK HERE on OR before January 15,2022

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted 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.

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