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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
•    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 programs, reviewing plans with teams and 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, 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
• Facilitation experience required
• Supervisory experience required
• Experience working with local partners and community mobilization preferred
• Profound cross-cultural awareness 
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, remain flexible, and apply experience and guidance to evolving challenges
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written