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JOB 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 Adirkay IDP sites camps in Ethiopia.  Under the direct supervision of Field GBV Program manager, The Senior GBV Officer, based in Adirkay, will supervise two GBV response officer and two GBV prevention 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.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSABILITIES

• Coordinate and monitor the overall implementation of GBV program activities in the IDP site 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 community volunteers.

•  With support from IMC HR, conduct staff performance evaluations for all GBV staffs in Adirkay wereda 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 Adirkay operation.

• 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 government bodies, UNHCR, UNFPA, UICEF, other partners and community members in Tigray emergency, Adirkay operation.

• 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 always safe; Respect their wishes, rights and dignity; Keep their experiences confidential and do not discriminate them

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·      Bachelor’s degree/ Masters in sociology, social work, public health or Reproductive Health or related experience and a minimum of four years’ experience for bachelor’s degree and three years for postgraduates. Applicants having to work in emergency setting/ or refugee/IDP crises for at least Three years’ experience with a capacity of team leader or supervisory role are encouraged to apply.

·      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 local language (Tigigna and Amharic)  is strongly preferred. 

·       Comfort in living and working in areas where assigned, including daily work in IDP sites. 

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 July 16, 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