South Sudan: 16-372: GBV Program Coordinator

16-372: GBV Program Coordinator

Country: South Sudan

Department: International Operations

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in areas worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at high risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

International Medical Corps is currently implementing approximately 15 programs across eleven sites in South Sudan. Through nearly 50 health facilities in urban and rural areas, International Medical Corps provides basic health care and integrated service provision, from preventative care to emergency surgery. To address South Sudan’s acute health worker shortage, and foster self-reliance, International Medical Corps trains health professionals and community volunteers. Also, IMC is implementing nutrition, sexual and reproductive health, mental health, and GBV and public health interventions in South Sudan.

IMC South Sudan is implementing DFID, UNICEF, CHF, UNFPA and DG ECHO financed GBV prevention and response program in Upper Nile, Jonglei Lakes and Unity states. IMC have been secured a four years grant from DFID to implement GBV prevention and response programs in nine Counties of greater Upper Nile. In addition, Protection program will be mainstreamed in the GBV prevention and response program to ensure safe access to quality services for persons with special needs (PSN)

Job purpose

The primary function of the GBV Coordinator is to provide technical guidance for successful implementation of GBV prevention and response activities of International Medical Corps in multiple sites in South Sudan. He/she will also be responsible for managing donor relations and country-level representation

Essential Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

1. Program Planning

• Work closely with the GBV technical advisor, country level senior management and GBV Program Managers to ensure achievement of IMC’s ct program goals

• Provide strategic direction and undertake analysis of GBV trends, gaps in services, and IMC’s capacities to better address needs

• Contribute to program design and oversee the preparation of concept notes and proposals

• Contribute to ongoing programmatic assessments and ensure continuous improvement within the GBV programme

1. Program Implementation and Capacity Development:

• Lead the program start up processes and discussions with the local partner, government authorities and donors Orient newly hired GBV program Managers, Protection, Economic Empowerment and livelihood Managers on the project goals, expected outcomes and outputs.

• Provide ongoing technical support and capacity building to GBV staff during programme implementation

• Provide technical support to strengthen and standardize programming across sites, including psychosocial support activities and case management systems, outreach and prevention strategies, and awareness-raising efforts

• Organize and lead GBV technical trainings as needed

• Contribute to healthcare trainings to improve clinical response to sexual assault and other forms of GBV

• Provide guidance on information-sharing and data management systems

• Compile monthly and quarterly reports, on time and with accurate data

1. Coordination:

• Participate and contribute to the Juba-based GBV sub-cluster

• Coordinate with local and international NGOs, UN agencies and other stakeholders to ensure holistic support for survivors, including participation in strengthening GBV SOPs and referral pathways

• Advocate for adherence to SOPs and on behalf of program teams as needed

• Ensure maximum visibility of IMC amongst the UN and NGO community

• Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organization’s Code of Conduct

1. Human Resources Management

• Assist in recruitment and support of qualified program staff as needed

• Promote support strategies for staff, including principles of self-care

• Fill in for program managers as needed during any periods of extended absence, including support and supervision of program teams

1. Security

• Comply with security protocols and policies

• Consider security implications of all program activities, carefully reviewing new initiatives with program teams

• Maintain flexibility to take on added responsibility as and when needed

Compliance & Ethics: Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps. As applicable to the 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 values to staff and to partners and requires them to adhere to these values.

Qualifications:

Requirements

· Advanced degree in Social Work, Public Health, International Development or other relevant field of study preferred

· Five years of field experience, including experience in GBV program management and protection/GBV coordination

· Experience with proposal writing, program reporting and M&E

· Experience with the GBVIMS

· Experience in emergencies strongly preferred

· Relevant regional experience strongly preferred

· Familiarity with standards and guidelines for GBV programming and coordination as well as guidance on protection from SEA

· Familiarity with international humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs

· Ability to exercise sound judgment, to remain flexible to a changing environment, and to make decisions independently

· Ability to work well with a cross-cultural team

· Strong communication skills, both oral and written

1. Language Skills:

· English fluency required

· Arabic proficiency will be an added advantage

How to apply: Please go to: https://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/Careers.aspx?adata=EIYZbGbUtx%2bun4nljZcamPTPX87pp9TVB7tS%2fALgE9IfFHVt%2bkQObUwewBjjBc3mT1mCuQ0l9UFxcHQKHl2eNMnBZCSLH2qzfZ0DqWGi1oD0CZc%2bLjB%2fllE2x7tUteHRGe0L61c4gxuVfZ1nd3SP5UP47gu0eol6iu5AU81TYRohSD0uShxFcZPMT9GiBCdEjQ%3d%3d follow the instructions for applying online.

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