VAW Prevention Coordinator

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Raising Voices

  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Permanent
  • Deadline: 02/04/2024
  • Location: Uganda, Kampala
Gender-based violence (GBV)
Role Overview

In collaboration with the VAW Prevention Coordinator, the Technical Advisor will provide strategic support and leadership to the GBV Prevention Network (Network). The TA will lead and support effective implementation of the Network’s strategy to increase momentum for VAW prevention by strengthening analysis, building connections, and taking action to prevent VAW in the Horn, East and Southern Africa. The TA will provide dynamic and feminist informed support to the Network team and members.

Duties and responsibilities

Technical Expertise: 
  • Provide oversight and technical guidance to implementation of Network initiatives that engage individual, organizational members and and collectives.
  • Adapt and develop feminist content and facilitate virtual and in-person engagements such as Get Moving!, Rethink and Reenergize (R&R) processes and advocacy initiatives.
  • Lead and support the production of various creative and vibrant materials for use in feminist initiatives such as 16 Days of Activism, social media campaigns, etc.

Strategic Leadership:
  • Provide leadership and guidance on all aspects of the GBV Prevention Network strategy to ensure achievement of the goals and objectives.
  • Participate strategically in team processes to reflect on and strengthen our approaches and identify new initiatives/ strategic directions for the Network.
  • Keep up to date with emerging developments and discourse within the VAW Prevention field.

Finance and Operations:
  • Prepare the annual budget for the Network and participate in the departmental budget making processes.
  • Guided by the authorization matrix, review and approve concepts and payments, confirming alignment to the work plan, approved budgets, and overall program strategy.
  • Review the budget vs actual (BVA) analysis reports for the Network, in collaboration with the VAW Prevention Coordinator, and engage with the finance team during monthly budget review meetings.
  • Ensure financial and other resources are utilized efficiently and ensure value for money in all expenditures.

Internal and External Relations:
  • Build and maintain mutually productive relationships with members, partners, and other likeminded organizations.
  • Represent Raising Voices in national, regional, and global forums and events as requested.
  • Hold regular reflections with members to enable strategic evolvement of the Network.
  • Work in a feminist, collaborative and accountable way with all members of Raising Voices.

Personal Growth, Team Supervision and Mentorship:
  • Set annual performance goals in collaboration with the supervisor for intentional growth in your area of work.
  • Take responsibility for personal and professional development and learning in agreed areas.
  • Provide support and supervision of the Network team, ensuring capacity is strengthened through mentorship.

Competencies
  • Minimum BA Degree in development, social work, gender, human rights fields, or other related areas.
  • At least 9 years working with an NGO and substantive experience in VAW Prevention.
  • Strong track record of technical leadership, and proven ability to produce demonstrable results.
 

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