National Project Officer (Gender-Based Violence (GBV) 129 views0 applications

VACANCY NOTICE IOM/JUBA/VN2020/02

Open to Internal and External Candidates
Position Title: National Project Officer (Gender-Based Violence (GBV))
Duty Station: Juba – South Sudan
Classification: NO-A
Type of Appointment: Vacancy Notice: One Year Fixed Term with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible Closing Date: August 17/ 2020

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non- governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. External and internal candidates are eligible to apply for this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first- tier candidates.

ORGANIZATION, CONTEXT AND SCOPE

Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the ECRP Programme Coordinator in close collaboration with the relevant IOM Technical Leads, the successful candidate will guide and support field teams working on humanitarian and recovery programming including the Enhancing Community Resilience project (ECRP). The duties will entail:-

1. Support the design of tools with the GBV Officer and conduct training/orientation to staff for roll-out of county-level assessments/diagnostics related to GBV and gender.
2. Prepare timely and accurate reports with strong gender analysis to inform programming approach and implementation;
3. Work with the GBV Officer to design and adapt ECRP approaches, materials and tools, including monitoring and evaluation tools, for the mainstreaming the protection and empowerment of women and vulnerable populations; including:
   • The establishment of inclusive governance structures for Boma Development Committees at Boma (BDCs), Payam Development Committees (PDCs) and county levels;
   • Promote women’s meaningful participation, including adapted women’s leadership training for engagement in BDCs and PDCs;
   • Adapt safety audit/consultation tools to mitigate GBV risks in project activities;
   • Accountability for gender-parity and diversity targets to ensure equitable and fair hiring for construction, local community participation, and to protection from sexual exploitation and abuse;
   • Operation and Maintenance committees managing the established infrastructure, promoting inclusivity and women’s leadership;
4. Support the design of and conduct an ECRP staff competency assessment on gender and GBV mainstreaming and integration;
5. Support the design training and coaching sessions targeting different levels of IOM/ECRP staff for gender and GBV mainstreaming;
6. Lead the roll-out of capacity building, coaching and on-job training for ECRP management and operational staff, with GBV Assistants in sub-offices;
7. Provide technical support and operational guidance to the GBV assistants in sub-offices;
8. Support the design and pilot of gender-responsive/transformative approaches to community-lead awareness campaigns and awareness activities including engaging men on women’s leadership and rights in selected locations;
9. Support ECRP operational management to technically monitor and evaluate gender and GBV-related quality standards and project indicators;
10. Facilitate the timely feedback and reporting by providing weekly updates and reporting to the ECRP Programme Manager, including preparing narrative reports and learning/analysis/studies as required;
11. Conduct field monitoring visits and evaluations and coordinate with the relevant ECRP and IOM technical staff;
12. Promote a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA);
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

Master’s Degree in Gender or Development Studies, Human Rights, International Relations, or a related field from an accredited academic institution.

University degree in the above fields with at minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience

Experience

• Experience in women’s empowerment, GBV response and gender transformative/GBV prevention approaches;

• Experience in housing, land and property programming approaches in transitional contexts;

• Experience in designing and delivering effective gender transformative programming;

• Experience working in difficult locations; ability to be resourceful and flexible in a limited resource environment;

• Experience in equivalent role in South Sudan is an advantage.

• Experience working in complex humanitarian operations, specifically meeting timelines;

• Experience managing and mentoring teams and in promoting achievement of project objectives;

• Experience living and working a conflict environment;

Skills

• Ability to lead the design and delivery of effective capacity building on GBV mainstreaming preferably in local governance and infrastructure development;

• Ability to conduct formative research and establish quantitative and qualitative indicators of change;

• Excellent report writing skills;

• Excellent interpersonal, cross-cultural and diplomatic skills and the ability to lead and work collaboratively with a diverse team;

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;

• Solid organizational skills: the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced and detail-oriented team environment;

• Good computer skills: excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email/internet software;

Required Competencies;

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values

Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges

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Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.

Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.

Empowering others and building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

Languages:

Fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic, French, Spanish and/or local language is an advantage