Closing date: 16 Dec 2009
Location: Ethiopia
The GBV Manager will be the focal point for IRC’s Gender-based violence program in Somali Region. With technical support from the GBV Coordinator, the GBV Manager will be responsible for the administration of community based GBV response and prevention programs in Aw Barre, Kebri Beyah, and Sheder refugee camps. S/he will ensure the goals and objectives of the program are met by providing technical oversight to field-based staff with an emphasis on coaching national staff and strengthening their skill sets.
Responsibilities:
1. Manage GBV community based response and prevention programs in Aw Barre, Kebri Beyah, and Sheder refugee camps. Oversee the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the GBV program in Aw Barre, Kebri Beyah, and Sheder camps to ensure that the program is implemented according to schedule and budget and that project objectives are met. Responsible for all aspects of project management ensuring that project resources are used effectively and transparently.
2. Provide ongoing supervision, leadership, training and technical support and guidance to national staff. Establish capacity building plans with project staff to ensure a sustainable transfer of skills in which response staff practices adhere to best-practice principles when working with survivors and that all staff use participatory approaches to working with the community in addressing beliefs and practices that condone or perpetuate violence against women.
3. Ensure that the project undertakes continuous monitoring and evaluation so that activities are appropriate and based on a clear understanding of the problems, causes, contributing factors, and issues in individual settings.
4. Collect, analyze and disseminate project data and information for problem analysis, planning and evaluation with all stakeholders.
5. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders including community leaders and other implementing partners.
6. Ensure good project monitoring and evaluation to demonstrate project impact. Ensure that all internal (IRC) and external (donor/partner/government) reporting requirements are met and that reports are of a high quality and submitted on time.
7. Prepare monthly and donor reports, draft proposals, concept papers and document lessons learned.
This position reports to the GBV Coordinator
This position technically supervises ten staff.
Requirements
Essential
- MA/S or equivalent in health (MPH), social science, humanities or other related degree.
- Previous experience supervising and managing a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural setting.
- Previous experience in project management in conflict or post conflict situation, preferably in Africa.
- At least 2 years experience in direct service provision for survivors of sexual violence and domestic violence, preferred
- Demonstrated experience in capacity building and mentoring
- Knowledge, skills and experience in participatory methods of community development and mobilization
- Thorough understanding of gender-based violence theory and practice.
- Proven experience in developing competency-based training modules.
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, and facilitation skills.
- Good coordination and networking skills.
- Experience in grant management and proposal writing is preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills and flexibility.
- Ability to live in a high security environment
- Excellent computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
How to apply
Please apply at www.ircjobs.org
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Reference Code: RW_7X2R7G-39
