Associate Officer, GBV WEE at International Medical Corps

JOB SUMMARY

• The Associate Officer, GBV Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) will assist GBV-oriented livelihoods/economic empowerment activities, working closely with the GBV WEE Officer and other team members.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Planning

• Support the GBV WEE Officer/Deputy Manager/Manager/Coordinator to plan WEE program interventions.
• Assist with GBV, livelihoods assessments as required.
• Coordinate with program partners and community focal points, as appropriate

Implementation and Administrative Support

• Support implementation of relevant WEE activities, including support to specific interventions as relevant, e.g., EA$E, VSLA, business development, vocational training
• Support processes to ensure community participation throughout implementation, including leadership of women.
• Assist with the organization of trainings for partners and cross-sector actors, as relevant.
• Prepare, submit, and track purchase requests and organize program supplies.
• Support distribution of resources, as relevant
• Support the safe integration of survivors of GBV into WEE activities.
• Respond with compassion and discretion to anyone who discloses GBV or need for individual support; ensure appropriate service referrals.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Support processes of ongoing community engagement and program adaptation
• Support post-distribution monitoring, where relevant
• Monitor and document WEE program activities.
• Contribute to internal reports.

Coordination, Advocacy and Representation

• Coordinate regularly with GBV team and other sector teams, as relevant.
• Promote a survivor-centred approach in all internal and external coordination.
• Represent program goals and GBV standards.

Security and Conduct

• Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies.
• Foster a safe and supportive working environment for all GBV staff and partners.
• Exemplify core principles of GBV programming, including respect, non-discrimination, responsible use of power, nonviolence, and promotion of gender equality.
• Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the program and organization, notably through adherence to the Code of Conduct and Ethics, including compliance with anti-harassment, safeguarding and PSEA policies.

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Related program support experience required; Relevant academic experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to core principles of GBV programming, including gender equality and survivor-centered support services.
• Program monitoring experience
• Familiarity with community stakeholders
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, remain flexible, and apply experience and guidance to evolving challenges.
• Strong communication skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English and local language requirements.