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International Medical Corps is currently supporting a multi-sectoral humanitarian program in Sudan. The program is implemented in 7 out of the 18 states, namely Blue Nile, Central Darfur, Kessela, South Darfur, South Kordofan, Khartoum, and West Darfur. Supported interventions include services for health, nutrition, WASH and protection. GBV prevention and response activities delivered through local partners in Central Darfur, South Darfur, and Blue Nile.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Planning
•    Lead GBV assessments as required, maximizing available sources of information and opportunities for coordination, and ensuring compliance with safety and ethical standards
•    Identify local partners and women’s networks to reinforce local efforts to promote women’s and girls’ rights and address GBV
•    Ensure that programs are driven by women and girls and planned with community stakeholders
•    Identify appropriate locations and orientation for services, including women and girls safe spaces
•    Contribute to concept notes/proposals/appeals as needed

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

Coordination, Representation and Advocacy
•    Coordinate with other service providers, and collect community input, to establish and strengthen referral pathways
•    Actively participate in relevant coordination meetings ensuring IMC GBV program visibility within the relevant coordination forums
•    Coordinate with, and build capacity of, other sectors as possible to ensure integration of GBV concerns into various services and broader humanitarian response

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
•    Develop support strategies for staff, foster teambuilding, and introduce principles of self-care

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
•    Ensure compliance with donor regulations

Security and Conduct
•    Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies
•    Consider security implications of all program activities, reviewing initiatives with appropriate stakeholders
•    Foster a safe and supportive working environment for all GBV staff/volunteers/partners

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, 7+ years’ relevant and progressive experience with GBV programming
• Demonstrated application of GBV core competencies and commitment to core principles of GBV programming 
• Experience working in humanitarian contexts preferred
• Relevant regional experience preferred
• Familiarity with humanitarian architecture and the mandates/roles of donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs
• Strong knowledge of standards and guidelines for GBV programming, coordination, and data management
• English Required; Arabic Required