International Medical Corps (IMC) Ethiopia mission is registered under the Agency for Civil Society Organization (Certificate Number 0730) and is a global humanitarian non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering by providing health care training and medical relief programs worldwide. International Medical Corps is a private, nonpolitical, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization with the organizational flexibility to respond rapidly to emergencies as well as to developments.

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/psycho-social support, community mobilization for GBV prevention, capacity building and coordination with other sectors and actors in Gambella refugee camps in Ethiopia.  Under the direct supervision of GBV program manager/deputy manager,     The Senior GBV Officer, based in Gambella 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/psycho-social 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 Gambella  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 Gambella;

·         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 Gambella 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

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 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.

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.

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter and CV by clearly stating the position and location  that you are applying for through THIS LINK On OR before June 25, 2023.

 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