15-590 GBV Program Consultant at International Medical Corps

JOB SUMMARY

The GBV Program Consultant will provide technical leadership to the start-up of a GBV prevention and response program supporting affected communities in North-East Nigeria. The GBV prevention and response program will be implemented in coordination with local partners and the State Ministry of Women Affairs  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

1.    Coordination

• Work closely with International Medical Corps' local partner to plan activities
• Coordinate with relevant government authorities and international, national and local organizations
• Coordinate with other sectors as possible to ensure integration of GBV concerns into various services  

2.    Program Planning 

• Conduct further assessment of the local partner and health sector capacity to identify gaps and areas for  improvement
• Work with local partner to plan GBV intervention
• Conduct situational analysis in new areas of intervention to determine the feasibility of particular approaches and interventions
• Identify locations to establish safe spaces for women and girls, where possible. 
• Lead the implementation of regular safety audits and share results with partners.
• Contribute to concepts or proposals as requested  

3.    Implementation and Capacity Development 

• Develop a capacity building plan for the local partner and the health sector
• Support local partner to build a project team and initiate services as planned
• Train partner staff and volunteers in technical areas, including individual and group psychosocial support services
• Establish referral procedures between International Medical Corps supported services and external services
• Establish safe information sharing procedures
• Organize and co-facilitate trainings for healthcare providers in clinical management of rape
• Organize and facilitate GBV mainstreaming trainings for other sector actors
• Compile monthly and quarterly reports, on time and with accurate data
• Maintain flexibility to take on added responsibility as and when needed 

4.    Human Resources 

• Recruit national staff and support the recruitment of partner staff
• Train and orient project staff and volunteers to their roles
• Develop support strategies for staff and introduce principles of self-care  

5.     Financial Management 

• Develop workplans in line with financial pipelines
• Coordinate with local partner to submit financial reports 

6.    Security and Conduct 

• Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies
• Consider security implications of all program activities, in consultation with partner organizations
• Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organization’s Code of Conduct and Ethics 

Other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.