Global Senior Specialist, GBV & MHPSS

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International Medical Corps (IMC)

Remote (global)
  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Humanitarian or Development: Humanitarian
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Remote (global)
  • Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 01/10/2024
  • Location: Remote (global)
Gender-based violence (GBV) Health
1. BACKGROUND TO THE ASSIGNMENT:I
nternational Medical Corps is a leading organization in mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) and gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response programming in humanitarian settings, with focused programs in both sectors across multiple contexts. Through programs and global coordination efforts, IMC contributes to the development of best practices and global standards for the MHPSS and GBV sectors.

2. PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:The Consultant will serve as IMC’s global lead for the technical work related to a global project, establishing greater consensus between the sectors for survivor-centered support services. 

3. SCOPE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The Consultant assignment will be as following:

Most relevant tasks are ongoing. The following areas of work are exemplary and additional activities may arise.  

Technical support for GWI-led consortium GBV, MHPSS consensus project:

  • Serve as the technical lead for the project, working in tandem with the TU GBV and MHPSS advisory teams as well as the Ethiopia GBV and MHPSS teams, and in collaboration with project partners (GWI and Trócaire)
  • Provide ongoing technical support to the Ethiopia teams on all aspects of their responsibilities for the global project, including the development and oversight of a detailed work plan and budget, support for all related activity implementation, monitoring, and reporting
  • Take the lead, in collaboration with project colleagues, on the development of technical tools and resources for MHPSS service provision best practices for GBV survivors
  • Develop and deliver technical trainings for field staff, volunteers, and partner organizationsProvide regular technical inputs and review of internal, project team, and donor reportsConduct field visits to provide in-person technical support, guidance, and recommendations for optimal project implementation and related monitoring of project developments, challenges, and improvements neededContribute to knowledge management through the production and dissemination of case studies, promising practices, and lessons-learned documents.Maintain abreast of developments in the field, including new research and new standards and guidance 

Other Responsibilities

  • Participate in the GWI-led consortium GBV, MHPSS consensus project with internal and external audiences
  • Participate in interagency forums, including international travel where relevant
  • Contribute to maintenance of good working relations within and between International Medical Corps’ departments and offices
Consultant Specifications

To perform this consultancy successfully, an individual must be able to perform each task with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications
Graduate degree in mental health (e.g., psychology, clinical social work, psychiatry) | 
Experience
Five years’ relevant experience, including experience with GBV and MHPSS programming and service delivery
Experience with programming in humanitarian settingsExperience with oversight of case management services for survivors of GBV and with MHPSS needs
Familiarity with global GBViE and IASC MHPSS standards and guidance
Demonstrated commitment to core values of GBV and MHPSS programming
Demonstrated skill in conducting analysis and evaluation of technical aspects of proposals and programs.
Experience with humanitarian architecture and knowledge of mandates/roles of donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs

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