****14-1003 GBV Coordinator****
Country: Mali
Department:Technical Unit
Essential Job Duties/Scope of Work:
International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
PROGRAM BACKGROUND
In 2015, International Medical Corps is continuing the implementation of health, nutrition and protection activities in the north of Mali, specifically in the region of Timbuktu, targeting two health districts.
In 2015, International Medical Corps is continuing the implementation of health, nutrition and protection activities in the north of Mali, specifically in the region of Timbuktu, targeting two health districts.
JOB SUMMARY
The primary function of the GBV Coordinator is to ensure GBV concerns are integrated into emergency response activities and to lead GBV coordination and program implementation.
The primary function of the GBV Coordinator is to ensure GBV concerns are integrated into emergency response activities and to lead GBV coordination and program implementation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES:
1. Program Planning
• Work closely with the DCD-Programs, medical team and HQ GBV Advisor to understand program goals and to meet expectations
• Lead assessments to identify protection risks, to map points of service for survivors of GBV and vulnerable individuals, and to identify points of entry and support structures for reinforcement
• Analyze trends of GBV and develop/adjust program strategies to meet needs
• Contribute to program design and the preparation of concept notes and proposals
• Work closely with the DCD-Programs, medical team and HQ GBV Advisor to understand program goals and to meet expectations
• Lead assessments to identify protection risks, to map points of service for survivors of GBV and vulnerable individuals, and to identify points of entry and support structures for reinforcement
• Analyze trends of GBV and develop/adjust program strategies to meet needs
• Contribute to program design and the preparation of concept notes and proposals
2. Program Implementation and Capacity Development
• Identify and reinforce existing support mechanisms and work closely with local counterparts to ensure community buy-in and cultural appropriateness of activities
• Strengthen GBV medical and psychosocial services
• Develop and strengthen referral systems
• Develop protocols for information collection and sharing
• Train GBV staff to become leaders of GBV prevention and response. Trainings will include: guiding principles of addressing GBV, GBV and psychosocial support, community mobilizations toward prevention of GBV
• Train health program staff to integrate guiding principles and clinical management of rape into health interventions
• Support trainings for healthcare providers, as needed
• Coordinate with religious leaders and and women's associations to strengthen support and information networks
• Compile regular program reports, on time and with accurate data
• Maintain flexibility to take on added responsibility as and when needed
• Identify and reinforce existing support mechanisms and work closely with local counterparts to ensure community buy-in and cultural appropriateness of activities
• Strengthen GBV medical and psychosocial services
• Develop and strengthen referral systems
• Develop protocols for information collection and sharing
• Train GBV staff to become leaders of GBV prevention and response. Trainings will include: guiding principles of addressing GBV, GBV and psychosocial support, community mobilizations toward prevention of GBV
• Train health program staff to integrate guiding principles and clinical management of rape into health interventions
• Support trainings for healthcare providers, as needed
• Coordinate with religious leaders and and women's associations to strengthen support and information networks
• Compile regular program reports, on time and with accurate data
• Maintain flexibility to take on added responsibility as and when needed
3. Coordination
• Coordinate with local and international organizations, UN agencies and other stakeholders to ensure holistic support for survivors, including development of GBV SOPs and referral pathways
• Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organization's Code of Conduct
• Coordinate with local and international organizations, UN agencies and other stakeholders to ensure holistic support for survivors, including development of GBV SOPs and referral pathways
• Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organization's Code of Conduct
4. Human Resources Management
• Assist in the selection, training and support of qualified program staff
• Develop support strategies for staff and introduce principles of self-care
• Assist in the selection, training and support of qualified program staff
• Develop support strategies for staff and introduce principles of self-care
5. Financial Management
• Develop work plans in line with financial pipelines
• Work with Finance and Logistics to plan and procure supplies within program budgets
• Develop work plans in line with financial pipelines
• Work with Finance and Logistics to plan and procure supplies within program budgets
6. Security
• Ensures application and compliance of security protocols and policies
• Consider security implications of all program activities, reviewing new initiatives with national staff, partners and community leaders
• Ensures application and compliance of security protocols and policies
• Consider security implications of all program activities, reviewing new initiatives with national staff, partners and community leaders
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.
Qualifications: KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Advanced degree in Social Work, Public Health, International Development or other relevant field of study
• Three years’ experience in GBV program design and implementation, including at least one year of international, humanitarian experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven knowledge and experience in developing and implementing community mobilization projects
• Supervisory experience
• Relevant regional experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with standards and guidelines for GBV programming and coordination as well as guidance on PSEA
• Familiarity with international humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs • Profound cross-cultural awareness
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, to remain flexible to a changing environment, and to make decisions independently
• Ability to work well with a cross-cultural team
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written
• Three years’ experience in GBV program design and implementation, including at least one year of international, humanitarian experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven knowledge and experience in developing and implementing community mobilization projects
• Supervisory experience
• Relevant regional experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with standards and guidelines for GBV programming and coordination as well as guidance on PSEA
• Familiarity with international humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs • Profound cross-cultural awareness
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, to remain flexible to a changing environment, and to make decisions independently
• Ability to work well with a cross-cultural team
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written
Other Relevant Information (if applicable): LANGUAGES
• Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret technical information in English.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to questions from senior managers in the field and HQ, counterparts, government representatives and others
• Ability to speak and understand French required
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
HOW TO APPLY:
How to apply:
To officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career pagehttp://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx , noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.
