GBV Officer

JOB SUMMARY: The GBV Prevention Officer will oversee implementation of GBV risk mitigation and prevention activities.  

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Planning

• Work closely with GBV Program Manager, Deputy Manager, staff team, local partners, and community stakeholders, to plan program interventions.
• Support GBV assessments as required, maximizing available sources of information and opportunities for coordination, and ensuring compliance with safety and ethical standards
• Coordinate with government focal points, local partners, and women’s networks to develop appropriate GBV prevention and risk mitigation strategies and approaches

Capacity Building and Implementation

• Lead implementation of GBV prevention and risk mitigation strategies
• Ensure effective community participation throughout implementation, including leadership of women and girls  
• Train Community Mobilizers and others to lead outreach and awareness-raising activities
• Train staff, partners and cross-sector actors to integrate attention to GBV and reduce risks
• Support PSEA initiatives and trainings
• Conduct FGD and interviews to understand the needs of women and girls and GBV risks
• Work closely with partners and community focal points to identify and address protection risks
• Oversee distribution of dignity kits

Human Resource Management

• Recruit and Supervise Community Mobilizers
• Train and coach staff
• Develop support strategies for GBV staff, foster teambuilding, and support principles of self-care

monitoring and reporting

• Seek and analyze community feedback and adapt activities accordingly 
• Oversee post-distribution monitoring 
• Monitor and document prevention and risk mitigation program activities 
• Contribute to internal and external reports

Coordination, Advocacy and Representation

• Coordinate regularly with the GBV Manager and Deputy GBV Manager and participate, as required, in broader team meetings
• Mobilize stakeholders to strengthen GBV risk mitigation and prevention
• Promote a survivor-centred approach in all internal and external coordination meetings
• Represent program goals and GBV standards 

Security and Conduct

• Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies
• Foster a safe and supportive working environment for all GBV staff and partners
• Exemplify core principles of GBV programming, including respect, non-discrimination, responsible use of power, nonviolence, and promotion of gender equality 
• Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the program and organization, notably through adherence to the Code of Conduct and Ethics, including compliance with anti-harassment, safeguarding and PSEA 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.

As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and throughout the ethics of the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps' and donor compliance ethics and standards and adheres to those standards.

It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Trafficking in Persons, Child Safeguarding and any suggested violation to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If a staff sees, hears or is made aware of any suggested activities then the staff has an obligation to report.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• GBV related experience required; Relevant academic experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to core principles of GBV programming, including gender equality and survivor-centered support services. 
• Familiarity with GBV prevention and risk mitigation standards, approaches, and tools
• Training and facilitation experience
• Good interpersonal and advocacy skills
• Familiarity with government and NGO service providers 
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, remain flexible, and apply experience and guidance to evolving challenges
• Strong communication skills