NEWA is a pioneer, national coalition of women associations that share the goal of advancing women’s rights, gender equality, women’s empowerment and the fight against GBV. NEWA is strategically positioned to advocate for the rights of women, to respect and promotion of women’s rights, and ensure the proper implementation of gender- sensitive policies, laws and programs at national and regional levels. NEWA has 37 member associations and organizations that strives to ensure the interests of women is factored in the national plans and policies and to see women’s social, economic, political and legal entitlements realized at all levels as enshrined in the national and international instruments.                        

The GBV Officer is a senior position in charge of the NEWA’s program operations. The aim is to execute, facilitate and exercise effective day-to-day coordination and management of GBV projects according to the Network’s, general standards and institutional culture. The GBV Officer supports the operations efforts to fulfil NEWA’s mandate and associated obligations on GBV prevention, risk mitigation and response based on policy and guidance. She collaborates closely with the NEWA management and the Program team in NEWA and strengthens working relations with donors, partners, members and stakeholders involved in GBV prevention, risk mitigation and response. All NEWA staffs are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description.

The GBV Officer contributes to ensuring all projects meet the mission and objectives of NEWA as a national agency for GE, WE, and the fight against GBV/VAWG as enshrined in the FYSP (2020- 2024). The incumbent makes sure effectiveness, efficiency and meeting quality standards by working in a team, closely monitoring projects and budget and organizing logistics. As an advocate Network, the GBV Officer support NEWA to gather sufficient information and knowledge on and the implementation gaps of national policies, laws, and plans and the engagement of women, young women, girls in their areas of interest and needs including in the prevention of conflict, peacebuilding and humanitarian responses. The GBV Officer closely works with the Program Coordinator, Program Manager, Finance & Administration Dept, and the M&E unit, the communication and IT section. 

As senior staff, the expected qualities include being diligent, organized, details oriented and comfortable working with diverse teams as well as skilled with program development. The position holder needs to be dedicated and passionate for the causes of NEWA, hardworking, professional and with excellent organizational skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the day-to-day operations of NEWA’s GBV Focused program and projects,

• In charge of the implementation of GBV focused program, coordinate different GBV Focused events

• Execute, facilitate and exercise effective coordination and management of GBV projects according to the NEWA’s and general standards and institutional culture,

• Initiate planning for longer-term GBV prevention and response activities, including referral pathway and standard operating procedures.

• Prepare and submit periodic reports, ensure quality (monthly, quarterly, biannual and annually as required), and submits to the immediate supervisor for review and approval

• Maintain, monitor and measure GBV project implementation and contribute to effective information management on GBV survivors.

• Closely work with NEWA’s member, different stakeholders, like minded partners in collaboration and coordination to enhance the GBV Response

• Participate in the design of project activities, monitoring systems and capacity building activities for partners, community member and children.

• Assist GBV activities in the development and testing of Behavior Change Communication (BCC) materials on GBV and violence prevention for the camp communities.

• Oversee awareness raising activities and support the development of messaging.

• Develop and maintain effective working relationship with relevant stakeholders including partner agencies, community leaders, CBO and local NGOs and service providers. 

• Write concept notes, proposals on GBV, GE and women empowerment to support the philanthropy section of NEWA 

• Work in coordination and in collaboration with other NEWA program, M & E, Finance and IT staffs and sections

• Confirm project implementations are in the right track to achieve and registered expected results, contribute to the national outcomes and donor’s programs, impacts and sustainability of the results, 

• Ensures the compliance of donor contracts (projects and budgets), that programs/ projects are implemented on time and meet expected deadlines.

• Produce timely/periodic quality reports to the donors and NEWA

• Represent NEWA in different platforms that you are assigned for by your immediate supervisor

• Follow up and the identify best practices for learning, publications and promotion and work closely with communication department, 

• Contribute to the exchange of information and provide inputs to the development of knowledge products internally and externally of the program.

• Coordinate the organization of major advocacy campaigns, events, trainings, workshops and knowledge products that are related with GBV.

• Closely follow up the quality conduct of outsourced consultancy services, including the preparation of ToR, selection process, inception and final reports that focused on GBV. 

• Maintain budget and track expenditures or transactions are as per the respective approved project budgets, 

• Contribute to contents for website, social media and IEC materials (magazines, brochures, leaflets, t-shirts, etc.) for promotional purpose and information sharing,

• Ensure project documents, reports, essential communications and event minutes and proceedings, print materials are well documented, secured for reference and future use, 

• Attend periodic program staff meetings, discuss on concerns and issues and take informed and timely decisions,

• Make sure of smooth relationships and mutual respect with donor partners,

• Respect NEWA’s values. principles and policies,

• Perform related duties as required 

Documentation and Knowledge Management:

• Develop IEC materials, toolkits, reports, and best practices to enhance the awareness of the service providers and leaders.

• Ensure GBV integrated into learning agendas and collaborating, learning, and adapting (CLA) approaches.

• Document and disseminate success stories, case studies, and lessons learned from technical assistance provision and other sources.

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Supervision: Work independently in with authority from Executive Director, Program Manager, and Program Coordinator with strategy and policy guidelines. 

• Responsibilities over data or information: Has access and generating to information within NEWA program coordination and operations, for and is responsible for program data generation and management

Work Unit: Program Department                               

Reports To: Program Coordinator

Job Requirements

Required Minimum Desirable

Professional/

Qualifications

BA degree in the field of social science (gender studies/sociology/anthropology/social studies specializing in the field of women and development, or closely related field)  Masters’ Degree in the field of social sciences (gender studies/sociology/anthropology/social studies specializing in the field of women and development, or closely related field)Relevant Experience

• GBV Program/Project coordination and including design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and reporting

• Proposal writing 

• Experience in coordination and managing gender, related projects 

• experience CSO network, advocacy, movement building 

Experience in GBV program operations, 

Length of Experience 6 years of proven experience in program coordination and operations 4 years in program coordination and operations Key skills

1. Strong team player

2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

3. Proposal writing and resource mobilization/ fundraising

4. Excellent networking skills

5. Strong organizational skills

How to Apply

Applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to the following email address;Network of Ethiopia Women’s Association - Email  newarecruitments@gmail.com 

Note: Please indicate the location where you are applying in both the subject line of the email and in your cover letter.