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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, Community Engagement and Women Empowerment interventions including case management/psycho-social support, GBV Prevention, community engagement, capacity building and coordination with other sectors and actors in Gambella refugee camps in Ethiopia under the direct supervision of Deputy GBV program manager. The Senior GBV Officer, based in Camp, will supervise GBV Response Officer, GBV Response Assistants and 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.

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

 MAIN TASKS 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 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, refugee workers, volunteers and SASA! Community Activists;

•  With support from IMC HR, conduct staff performance evaluations for all GBV staffs in Dimma/Okugu Camp 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 and Deputy GBV program manager, design and monitor capacity building strategies for all GBV staffs in Okugu 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, District Women’s and Social affairs office, other partners and stakeholders in the camp and host communities

• 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;

Job Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

·         Typically, Bachelor degree in social work, psychology, sociology, Gender studies, Public Health or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

·         Typically, Minimum 3 year of experience

• Background in GBV, Human Rights and/or Protection.

• 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; 

• Code of Conduct

  As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment.  If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.

   If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

   Safeguarding

  It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or; and any form of trafficking in persons.

   Equal Opportunities 

  International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

   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 through  THIS LINK before August 30, 2023.

 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.

National Candidates : We strongly encourage national candidates to apply for this position. IMC strives to attract, motivate and retain qualified national staff in our programs.