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JOB SUMMARY: The GBV Coordinator is responsible for senior oversight of multiple GBV programs, or a large program with multiple sites of operation. This role includes strategic planning, technical leadership, capacity building, support and supervision of staff, senior internal and external coordination and representation, proposal development 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

Strategic Planning
•    Provide strategic direction and undertake analysis of GBV trends, gaps in services, and IMC’s capacities to guide IMC’s programming in country
•    Contribute to national and inter-agency strategies
•    Lead GBV assessments as required, maximizing available sources of information and opportunities for coordination, and ensuring compliance with safety and ethical standards

Implementation and Capacity Building
•    Work closely with GBV Technical Advisor, country level senior management, and program team to achieve program goals
•    Ensure adherence to IMC’s GBV Minimum Standards, as well as relevant inter-agency guidelines and standards
•    Oversee program interventions, including the establishment and delivery of focused GBV response services

Senior Coordination, Representation and Advocacy
•    Coordinate with other service providers to ensure holistic support for survivors, including participation in strengthening GBV SOPs and referral pathways
•    Represent IMC’s GBV programming in relevant coordination meetings and with a range of stakeholders
•    Contribute to inter-agency efforts to strengthen GBV prevention and response through active participation in coordination mechanisms and promotion of sector principles, standards, and guidelines

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

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

Security and Conduct
•    Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies
•    Consider security implications of programs, reviewing plans with teams and appropriate stakeholders

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Typically a Bachelor’s Degree in social work, public health, international development, gender studies, or related field. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Typically, 8+ years’ and progressive experience in GBV related projects, including minimum 5 years of GBV program design and management, and 1 year of international humanitarian experience
• Demonstrated application of GBV core competencies and commitment to core principles of GBV programming 
• Relevant regional experience preferred
• Experience with humanitarian architecture and knowledge of 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 GBV case management services