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.
International Medical Corps began working in the conflict-ridden region of South Sudan since 1994, nearly 20 years before a 2011 national referendum led to the southern-most states of Sudan becoming an independent nation. Today, amidst ongoing violence, we work with the government of South Sudan to strengthen local healthcare capacity in five of the country’s 10 states and deliver health services to nearly 1.3 million South Sudanese. Through 27 health facilities in urban and rural areas, International Medical Corps provides basic healthcare and integrated services, from preventative care to emergency surgery, coupled with emergency preparedness and response interventions . We also run programs to provide nutrition services, battle gender-based violence and support mental health.
Violence against women and girls is an endemic problem in South Sudan, exacerbated by ongoing conflict and chronic displacement. International Medical Corps puts GBV prevention and response at the core of its lifesaving interventions. Our programs are tailored to support and empower women and girls who are most affected by abuse and violence, and who face particular risks during and after armed conflict and natural disaster. International Medical Corps’ priority is to strengthen core services to survivors of GBV and other vulnerable women and girls in Western Bahr el Ghazal, Upper Nile, Unity and Jonglei. Our services include quality case management using a survivor-centered approach, along with counseling and psychosocial support to enhance healing and recovery. International Medical Corps works to ensure that survivors’ holistic needs are met by providing multi-sectoral service, referring to health centers for clinical management of rape and to legal justice services based on the needs and wishes of survivors.
In addition, we run women- and girl-friendly spaces in the IDP camps in Wau and Malakal, as well as within communities in Nyal, Malakal Town and greater Wau. In these spaces, women and girls can socialize, make handicrafts and receive psychosocial support to empower them. Further, we empower members of the wider community to promote women’s equality, combatting beliefs and practices that perpetuate different forms of GBV through community sensitizations, house-to-house outreach and education sessions on how to identify and support survivors of GBV.
JOB SUMMARY:
The GBV Manager is responsible for implementation of a GBV program, including technical oversight of services and activities, capacity building, support and supervision of staff, internal and external coordination, and reporting.
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 • Lead GBV assessments as required, maximizing available sources of information and opportunities for coordination, and ensuring compliance with safety and ethical standards • Identify local partners and women’s networks to reinforce local efforts to promote women’s and girls’ rights and address GBV • Ensure that programs are driven by women and girls and planned with community stakeholders • Identify appropriate locations and orientation for services, including women and girls safe spaces • Contribute to concept notes/proposals/appeals as needed
Implementation and Capacity Building • Work closely with GBV Technical Advisor, GBV Coordinator (where relevant), country level senior management, and program team to achieve program goals and ensure quality of GBV prevention and response initiatives • Ensure adherence to IMC’s GBV Minimum Standards, as well as relevant inter-agency guidelines and standards • Lead the delivery of program interventions, including the establishment and delivery of focused GBV response services • Build capacity of program staff/volunteers/partners in relevant technical areas to deliver services and lead interventions • Organize/support/facilitate technical trainings as needed, including GBV case management and clinical response to rape and intimate partner violence • Establish and monitor supervision and support systems for GBV case management services • Establish appropriate systems for information management • Ensure effective community participation throughout implementation, including leadership of women and girls • Work with teams and communities to develop appropriate prevention and awareness-raising/behavior change strategies • Lead regular program monitoring and apply learning for continuous improvement of interventions • Contribute to regular program reports, on time and with accurate data
Coordination, Representation and Advocacy • Coordinate with other service providers, and collect community input, to establish and strengthen referral pathways • Actively participate in relevant coordination meetings ensuring IMC GBV program visibility within the relevant coordination forums • Coordinate with, and build capacity of, other sectors as possible to ensure integration of GBV concerns into various services and broader humanitarian response • Represent program goals and GBV standards, advocating as necessary with relevant leaders, authorities, and humanitarian actors
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 • Provide supportive and constructive feedback, and conduct regular performance appraisals
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 all program activities, reviewing initiatives with appropriate stakeholders • Foster a safe and supportive working environment for all GBV staff/volunteers/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.
Code of Conduct As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards.
If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.
Safeguarding It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.
Equal Opportunities 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.
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, 7+ years’ relevant and progressive experience with GBV programming • Demonstrated application of GBV core competencies and commitment to core principles of GBV programming • Experience working in humanitarian contexts preferred • Relevant regional experience preferred • Familiarity with humanitarian architecture and the 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, or strong knowledge of, GBV case management services • Knowledge of, and/or experience with, relevant program approaches, eg. WGSS, Life Skills, EA$E, EMAP, SASA!, etc. • Facilitation experience • Commitment to supportive supervision • 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
ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL OR LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Misconduct Disclosure Scheme
All offers of employment at International Medical Corps are subject to satisfactory references and background checks. International Medical Corps participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme from the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response (SCHR). In accordance with this, we will request information from an applicant’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
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