Field GBV Program Manager - Afar

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• MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSABILITIES

  • Program Planning:
  • Work closely with the field coordinators, the country management team, and field GBV managers to understand GBV program goals and to meet expectations
  • Guide prevention and response programming in the target locations
  • Maintain the functioning of women friendly spaces and the establishment of new ones as hubs for recreational activities, trainings, information, and support for women & girls
  • Support case management and psychosocial services for GBV survivors and vulnerable women and girls
  • Analyze trends of GBV and develop/adjust program strategies to meet needs
  • Lead the development of community mobilization and awareness-raising strategies
  • Lead and or support GBV assessments as needed
  • Lead and or contribute to the development of GBV related proposals for any new projects
  • Produce regular activity and donor reports

Coordination:

• Work closely with local authorities, and NGO partners to ensure well-coordinated prevention and response activities
• Actively participate in all GBV and protection related working groups and relevant task force meetings
• Coordinate with other sector actors and working groups to ensure GBV integration

Training:

• Train GBV staff and volunteers to provide psychosocial support and case management services

• Organize and co-facilitate trainings for medical practitioners in clinical care for sexual assault survivors
• Support development and delivery of trainings for partners, community leaders and others

Representation:

• Represent the organization at meetings as appropriate
• Ensure maximum visibility of the agency amongst the UN, Donor and NGO community
• Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the organization, nota

Human Resources Management:

• Assist in the selection, training, and support of qualified program staff
• Develop support strategies for staff and introduce principles of self-care
• Participate in staff recruitment, capacity development and performance planning and appraisable through the application of the organizations Code of Conduct

Financial Management:

• Prepare financial plans including procurement and spending plans in line with GBV prog
• Work with Logistics to procure program supplies within program budgets

• Adhere to International Medical Corps and donor requirements and flag any funding challenges

Security:

• Ensures application and compliance of security protocols and policies
• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.
• Consider security implications of all program activities, reviewing new initiatives with staff, partners and community leaders

• MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS University Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Sociology, or related field. Master level education is preferred. Five years of experience in implementing and managing GBV, gender, health, or other related programming. Background in GBV, Human Rights and /or Protection. Experience in supervising, managing, and providing technical support, capacity building and assistance to field staff. Experience working with communities through community entry, mobilization, and dialogue Familiarity with standards and guidelines for GBV programming and coordination as well as guidance on protection from SEA Familiarity with approaches for community and individual psychosocial support Familiarity with international humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs Strong communication skills, both oral and written in English. Knowledge of local language (Afaan Oromo) is plus. Female applicants are encouraged to apply! Proficient in computer applications, especially with MS Word and MS Excel 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 ones 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.