Job Title: Senior GBV Officer 

Reference number: Vac/0109/22

Closing Date: June 14, 2022

Duty Station: Dollo/Ado

Employment Type: Fixed term

Salary: As per the organization scale 

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 report to International Medical Corps at the website provided at the end of this document.  

About International Medical Corps

A preeminent First Responder, International Medical Corps provides emergency relief to those hit by disaster, and offers the skills needed to rebuild stronger. We train people – giving communities the tools and knowledge to be self-reliant and be their own best First Responders when disaster strikes again.

International Medical Corps focuses on the delivery of community-based primary health care. We emphasize training and education, and prioritize hiring local staff – in fact, 96% of our field-based staff and health professionals are recruited from the local community. This helps to ensure that skills and knowledge are passed on and remain long after our programs have ended. Through the integration of specialties like emergency medicine, women’s health, nutrition services, water and sanitation, and mental health into the primary health care setting, we ensure that those we serve receive holistic, comprehensive care. The value of International Medical Corps’ integrated approach to community health and well-being and our emphasis on capacity building through training are critical for the long-term growth of ‘conflict and natural disaster-affected communities’ and ‘fragile states’.

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 GBV prevention and response interventions, including case management/psychosocial support, community mobilization for GBV prevention, capacity building and coordination with other sectors and actors in Dollo refugee camps in Ethiopia. Under the direct supervision of GBV program manager/deputy manager,   The Senior GBV Officer, based in Dollo camps, 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 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.

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 , 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 and refugee volunteers;
•  With support from IMC HR, conduct staff performance evaluations for all GBV staffs in Dollo in a timely manner;
• 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 in Dollo;
• 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 ARRA, UNHCR, UNFPA, other partners and community members in Dollo 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 GBV program manager, 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.

• Website for reporting misconduct: www.InternationalMedicalCorps.ethicspoint.com. Please do not submit your CV or application to this website, it will not be considered for review.

Job Requirements

Education:

•  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 with communities through community entry, mobilization and dialogue
• Previous experience living in a hardship environment;
• Fluency in English is required
•  Language ability in Somali required; May May strongly preferred; 
• Comfort in living and working in the Dolo Ado area, including daily work in refugee camps. 
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

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 can apply using THIS LINK

Note: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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.