Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 10 Sep 2015
15-802: Gender Based Violence Program Manager
****BACKGROUND****
International Medical Corps, a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs, seeks candidates for the position of ****Gender Based Violence Program Manager**** in South Sudan.
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 underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest 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.
****Program Background****
International Medical Corps has worked in South Sudan since 1994, working to strengthen primary and reproductive healthcare, water, sanitation and hygiene services, mental health and psychosocial support, and GBV prevention and response for vulnerable populations, including those displaced by conflict. International Medical Corps began implementing a GBV prevention and response program in Malakal in 2014, and IMC is currently expanding GBV services to additional sites.
****JOB SUMMARY****
The GBV Manager will be responsible for leading GBV prevention and response activities at a designated site, including technical oversight and support to GBV program staff.
****ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES****
1. Coordination
- Coordinate with other organizations, including local associations, to strengthen multi-sectoral services for survivors and to integrate GBV concerns into different sectors
- Work with partners and community members to develop a GBV referral pathway for available services
- Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organization’s Code of Conduct
2. Assessment and Program Planning
- Contribute to assessments, ensuring adherence to safety and ethical recommendations.
- Conduct regular safety audits and share results with partners.
- Identify locations to establish safe spaces for women and girls, identify support structures to reinforce, and appropriate entry points for support services.
- Contribute to concepts or proposals as requested
3. Human Resources Management
- Identify, train, monitor and support program staff and volunteers
- Develop support strategies for staff and introduce principles of self care
4. Program Implementation and Capacity Development
- Establish psychosocial support services for women and girls
- Establish a case management system and provide regular support to case management processes
- Establish referral pathways with community input
- Establish safe information sharing procedures
- Train GBV staff and select community focal points to become leaders of GBV prevention and response
- Coordinate with health program to ensure appropriate GBV response services are in place. Provide recommendations, trainings as appropriate
- Organize information sharing campaigns to share key protection messages with communities
- Compile monthly and quarterly reports, on time and with accurate data
- Maintain flexibility to take on added responsibility as and when needed
5. Financial Management
- Develop work plans in line with financial pipelines
- Work with Finance and Logistics to plan and procure supplies within program budgets
- Ensure compliance with donor regulations
6. Security
- Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies
- Consider security implications of all program activities, reviewing all new initiatives with national staff and community leaders
“Other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.”
****QUALIFICATIONS****
“To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.”
Skills & Requirements:Requirements
- Advanced degree in Social Work, Public Health, International Development or other relevant field of study or equivalent experience
- Three years’ experience in GBV program design and implementation, including at least one year of international, humanitarian experience
- Supervisory experience
- 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 Other Relevant Information (if applicable):Language Skills:
- Strong English language skills
- Ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to questions from senior managers in the field and HQ, counterparts, government representatives and others
- Ability to speak Arabic language a plus.
Conditions:
- Accommodation, food and transportation provided by the organization
- Medical Evacuation service and competitive benefits provided by the organization
- Further information regarding security available during the interview process
- While performing duties of the job, the employee frequently works in precarious and remote places. The employee is usually employed in areas of civil strife, which often result in an unstable security environment. Regularly work in outdoor, extreme weather conditions
How to apply: Please go to: Gender Based Violence Program Manager and follow the instructions for applying online.
“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:
How to apply:
To officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career page http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx , noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.