Technical Advisor, Gender & GBV (LAC)

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HIAS

Remote (local)
  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Humanitarian or Development: Humanitarian
  • Experience level: 0-5 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Remote (local)
  • Right to work requirements: Nationals-only contract
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 30/04/2024
  • Location: North and Central America
Gender-based violence (GBV) Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role
Organizationally, HIAS is guided by its’ Refugee Rights Framework. This rights-based approach, based on international human rights, humanitarian and refugee law and practice, provides a programming framework for HIAS’ focus on refugee protection. This framework prioritizes programming impact that ensures forcibly-displaced people realize their potential and become contributors to society, with this impact being achieved through the realization of legal and civil rights and social and economic rights including 1) the right to protection from harm, violence and discrimination; 2) the right to recovery from the shock of displacement, and 3) the right to economic self-sufficiency and inclusion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
TECHNICAL STRATEGY
  • Develops regional strategy aligned with the global Gender and GBV strategy.
  • Supports a regional approach to Gender and GBV programming adapting the strategy to country specific needs.

QUALITY INSURANCE
  • Guides the development and implementation of culturally appropriate Gender and GBV programming tailored to LAC contexts.
  • Ensures that all Gender and GBV work implemented is in alignment with IASC guidelines and global standards and best practices.

DELIVERY/IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT
  • Provides delivery/implementation support to ongoing projects ensuring that projects/programs are on track of achievement, risks are identified and escalated to programs leadership and supports the successful close-out of priority projects.
  • Provides ongoing technical support for Gender and GBV programing to HIAS operations across the region, including support to HIAS partners.

CAPACITY BUILDING
  • Works with country programs to develop and implement staff capacity strengthening plans.
  • Supports the development of effective supervision structures and processes for Gender and GBV staff involved in programming in the region.

NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/DONOR ENGAGEMENT
  • Supports and contributes to drafting and review of concept notes, proposals and technical reports in terms of language and associated technical references and methodologies.
  • In line with HIAS’ organizational strategic goals, supports the diversification of regional funding by providing input on potential opportunities and partnerships.

REPRESENTATION, ADVOCACY & NETWORKING
  • Ensures HIAS’ programs are part of a coordinated response with partner agencies across the region; work to improve interagency coordination, sharing of information, and promotion of Gender and GBV guidelines and best practices.
  • Contributes to positioning HIAS as key actor and partner of choice on Gender and GBV across LAC.

RESEARCH & LEARNING
  • Provides technical oversight and field monitoring of the program staff in close coordination with MEAL and program managers to ensure high-quality implementation of MHPSS frameworks and tools.
  • Ensures consistent, standardized tools for monitoring and evaluation and outcomes of HIAS MHPSS programs across the region; captures lessons learned from existing projects.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
  • Graduate degree in Public Health, Social Work or a related field preferred.
  • 3-5 years of experience implementing GBV programs in humanitarian settings; emergency response experience desirable.
  • Fluency in English and Spanish required.
  • Strong feminist analysis of violence against women and girls and understanding of feminist and public health approaches to prevention and response to violence against women, girls and LGBTQI+ refugees, migrants and asylum seekers.

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