Consultancy, Designing of Context Appropriate GBV Prevention and Response

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Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Consultancy
  • Humanitarian or Development: Development
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Inter-governmental
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
  • Renumeration: Not Disclosed
  • Deadline: 24/10/2024
  • Location: Somalia
Gender-based violence (GBV)
Who is the Danish Refugee Council?
Founded in 1956, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading international NGO and one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement.

Objective of the consultancy
The primary objective of this consultancy is to enhance GBV prevention and response efforts, including the re-establishment of GBV case management services in selected locations. This will involve designing and implementing context-appropriate GBV programs, providing technical guidance to the DRC protection team, and facilitating coordination among DRC staff, other humanitarian actors, and the respective Clusters.

Scope of work and Methodology
The Consultant will implement the scope of work based on the GBV action plan developed by Regional Protection Coordinator as key responsibilities and deliverables over the course of 4 months

• Train GBV Case Workers and Supervisors: Conduct training sessions for GBV case workers and their supervisors on key topics, including GBV case management, GBV Information Management System (GBVIMS), psychosocial support (PSS), referral processes, data protection, and informed consent.
• Identify Entry Points and Provide Training: Identify key entry points for intervention and train relevant personnel on Psychological First Aid (PFA), the safe handling of GBV incidents, and referral mechanisms.
• Coordinate with GBV and Protection Actors: Collaborate with other GBV and protection stakeholders, including the GBV Sub-Cluster, to ensure a coordinated response.
• Develop Capacity-Building Plan: Create and implement a comprehensive capacity-building plan for the GBV team and partners.
• Establish Supervision and Mentoring Systems: Implement a robust supervision and mentoring system to support the GBV team’s development.
• Facilitate Cross-Learning Opportunities: Promote knowledge sharing and cross-learning between the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and other implementing partners focused on GBV programming and case management.
• Update Referral Pathway: Regularly review and update the referral pathway to enhance service delivery.
• Develop Exit Plan for GBV Case Management and WGSS: Formulate a sustainable exit strategy for GBV case management and the WGSS, ensuring continuity of services beyond the consultancy period

Qualification:
• At least a bachelor's degree in social science, Social Work, Public Health, Gender Studies or related disciplines. 
• A master’s degree in social science, Social Work, Public Health, Gender Studies or related disciplines will be an added advantage. 
• A minimum of 6 years of proven experience working in GBV programming particularly on setting up GBV case management in a complex humanitarian setting. 
• Written and spoken fluency in English. 
• Working knowledge of Somali is an advantage

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