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To help meet increasing needs related to escalating violence, International Medical Corps launched its first VAWG prevention and response program in Sudan in 2024. We work with three local partners, two of which are women-led organizations, to provide comprehensive services for survivors of violence and to strengthen support and protection for those at risk of violence. International Medical Corps recognizes the importance of individualized, survivor-centered care, including case management, psychosocial support and safe referral to health services. The VAWG team works closely with the Health, Nutrition, WASH, and MHPSS teams to integrate activities, mitigate risks and strengthen referrals to the GBV team and ensure access to other lifesaving services, such as clinical management of rape (CMR). The team also works closely with community leaders and local groups, such as mother-to-mother support groups and women's and youth committees, to address harmful attitudes and promote support for survivors. In coordination with the sub-cluster working group, we lead efforts to strengthen the response to VAWG, including implementing a Darfur states focused case management capacity- building initiatives with dedicated coaching and mentoring team targeting with local organizations across the country and working alongside IMC's service delivery teams.

The selected GBV Coordinator will be key to the continued capacity building and training of staff and partners.  S/he will be based in Zalingei, Central Darfur with frequent travel to program sites in West, Central, and South Darfur as well as Blue Nile and Khartoum.

The current landscape of the GBV response in Sudan—comprising of life saving health services and CMR, case management, safe referrals, and PSS—is vital. Few partners offer consistent and present GBV case management in line with minimum standards, while many frontline workers lack training in survivor-centered care, safe referrals, and the use of cash assistance for GBV response. Key concerns include the absence of private spaces or safe community entry points, trained and regularly supervised caseworkers and PSS staff, a lack of trained female clinical staff, and consistent access to dignity and CMR kits, all compounded by supply chain issues, movement challenges, and weak coordination.

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