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Job Title: GBV Manager FSR #367
Location: Urban
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 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.
JOB SUMMARY:
The GBV Manager is responsible for implementation of a GBV program, including technical oversight of services and activities, capacity building, support and supervision of staff, internal and external coordination, and reporting.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Planning
Lead GBV assessments as required, maximizing available sources of information and opportunities for coordination, and ensuring compliance with safety and ethical standards.
Identify local partners and women’s networks to reinforce local efforts to promote women’s and girls’ rights and address GBV.
Ensure that programs are driven by women and girls and planned with community stakeholders.
Identify appropriate locations and orientation for services, including women and girls safe spaces.
Contribute to concept notes/proposals/appeals as needed.
Implementation and Capacity Building
Work closely with GBV Technical Advisor, country level senior management, and program team to achieve program goals and ensure quality of GBV prevention and response initiatives.
Ensure adherence to IMC’s GBV Minimum Standards, as well as relevant inter-agency guidelines and standards.
Lead the delivery of program interventions, including the establishment and delivery of focused GBV response services.
Build capacity of program staff/volunteers/partners in relevant technical areas to deliver services and lead interventions.
Organize/support/facilitate technical trainings as needed, including GBV case management and clinical response to rape and intimate partner violence.
Establish and monitor supervision and support systems for GBV case management services.
Establish appropriate systems for information management.
Ensure effective community participation throughout implementation, including leadership of women and girls.
Work with teams and communities to develop appropriate prevention and awareness-raising/behavior change strategies.
Lead regular program monitoring and apply learning for continuous improvement of interventions.
Contribute to regular program reports, on time and with accurate data.
Coordination, Representation and Advocacy
Coordinate with other service providers, and collect community input, to establish and strengthen referral pathways.
Actively participate in relevant coordination meetings ensuring IMC GBV program visibility within the relevant coordination forums
Coordinate with, and build capacity of, other sectors as possible to ensure integration of GBV concerns into various services and broader humanitarian response.
Represent program goals and GBV standards, advocating as necessary with relevant leaders, authorities, and humanitarian actors.
Human Resources Management
Select and orient program staff/volunteers/partners for effective implementation.
Support, coach and supervise staff to build capacity and strengthen quality of interventions.
Develop support strategies for staff, foster teambuilding, and introduce principles of self-care.
Provide supportive and constructive feedback and conduct regular performance appraisals.
Financial Management
Develop work plans in line with financial pipelines.
Plan and procure supplies required for program activities, in line with budget and project timelines.
Ensure compliance with donor regulations.
Security and Conduct
Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies.
Consider security implications of all program activities, reviewing initiatives with appropriate stakeholders.
Foster a safe and supportive working environment for all GBV staff/volunteers/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.
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.
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.
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.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree, or relevant level of experience required. Advanced degree an advantage, particularly in related fields including Social Work, Public Health, International Development or Gender Studies.
Minimum three years of related experience, preferably direct experience with GBV programming.
Demonstrated application of GBV core competencies and commitment to core principles of GBV programming
Familiarity with humanitarian architecture and the mandates/roles of donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs
Strong knowledge of standards and guidelines for GBV programming, coordination, and data management
Knowledge of standards and guidance related to protection from SEA.
Experience with, or strong knowledge of, GBV case management services
Knowledge of, and/or experience with, relevant program approaches, e.g. WGSS, Life Skills, EA$E, etc.
Facilitation experience.
Commitment to supportive supervision.
Experience working with local partners and community mobilization preferred.
Profound cross-cultural awareness.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, remain flexible, and apply experience and guidance to evolving challenges.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written, in both Arabic and English.
Child Safeguarding
International Medical Corps is committed to child safeguarding and expects all employees to strictly adhere to the values and principles of the International Medical Corps Child Safeguarding Policy.
Code of Conduct
It is our 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, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any suggested activities then you have an obligation to report.
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.
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.
This job description is subject to periodic review and adjustment in order to achieve International Medical Corps goals in Jordan, and any changes to the job description will be discussed and agreed
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