International Medical Corps GBV Manager Jobs in South Sudan
International Medical Corps GBV Manager Jobs in South Sudan
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 areas worldwide.
By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at high 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.
Background
International Medical Corps is currently implementing approximately 10 programs across nine sites in South Sudan.
Through nearly 40 health facilities in urban and rural areas, International Medical Corps provides basic health care and integrated service provision, from preventative care to emergency surgery.
To address South Sudan’s acute health worker shortage, and foster self-reliance, International Medical Corps trains health professionals and community volunteers.
Also, IMC is implementing nutrition, sexual and reproductive health, mental health, and GBV and public health interventions in South Sudan.
IMC South Sudan is implementing DFID-financed GBV prevention and response program in Upper Nile, Jonglei Lakes and Unity states.
IMC has secured a four year grant from DFID to implement GBV prevention and response programs in various sites across the country.
This grant includes a component of protection program and income generating activities.
IMC works to mainstream protection and GBV in their other programming to ensure safe access to quality services for vulnerable people.
The grant runs through March of 2020.
Job Summary
The primary function of the GBV Manager is to provide technical guidance and supervision for the successful implementation of GBV prevention and response activities of IMC in Aburoc, South Sudan.
The Coordinator will support, encourage, and coach a large GBV staff at field level.
The GBV Manager will be responsible for assembling regular reports and providing support and inputs to the GBV Coordinator at country level.
Main Responsibilities
Programme Planning
Work closely with the GBV Program Coordinator, and senior management team when necessary, to ensure achievement of the GBV program goals
Provide strategic direction and undertake analysis of GBV trends, gaps in services, and IMC’s capacities to better address needs in the assigned field location
Contribute to program design and oversee the preparation of concept notes and proposals
Contribute to ongoing programmatic assessments and ensure continuous improvement within the GBV programme
Program Implementation and Capacity Development
Lead the program start-up processes and discussions with local implementing partners, government authorities and other key stakeholders
Provide ongoing technical support and capacity building to GBV staff during programme implementation
Provide technical support to strengthen and standardize programming as per global standards, including psychosocial support activities and case management systems, outreach and prevention strategies, and awareness-raising efforts
Organize and lead GBV technical trainings as needed for national staff
Provide guidance on information-sharing and data management systems at field level
Support the compilation of reports and assessments with accurate data
Raise and track procurement requests and plan the delivery and distribution of items at field level
Plan and monitor budget for the assigned field site
Coordination
Participate and contribute to the GBV working group and protection working group
Do advocacy for gaps and needs in the field
Coordinate with national and international NGOs, UN agencies and other stakeholders to ensure holistic support for survivors, including participation in strengthening GBV SOPs and referral pathways
Advocate for adherence to SOPs and on behalf of program teams as needed
Ensure maximum visibility of IMC amongst the UN and NGO community
Human Resources Management
Assist in recruitment and support of qualified program staff as needed
Promote support strategies for staff, including principles of self-care
Fill in for program managers as needed during any periods of extended
absence, including support and supervision of program teamsSite management
Monitor and lead on spending and procurement planning of operational costs, including leading on the procurement of operational supplies
Ensure warehouse spot checks are planned and conducted
Share reports for warehouse spot checks with budget holders and the logistics team
Submit the monthly forecasted cash requests based on activity needs every month before the 25th
Coordinate site budgets with finance/admin unit to ensure adequate for support for program operations
Review of completed payroll and timesheets for accuracy, as required
Overall oversight and management of field site human resource management such as staff contracts, terminal benefits, field staff requisition review and submission, etc.
Submit the weekly security report and relocatable staff/site visitor list.
Report any incident that occurs at the project site to the country office and submit an online report through the Incident Management System in a timely manner.
Develop and update a site specific programmatic contingency plan.
Monitor security daily, including evaluations.
Security
Comply with security protocols and policies
Consider security implications of all program activities, carefully reviewing new initiatives with program teams
Maintain flexibility to take on added responsibility as and when needed
Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organization’s
Code of Conduct It is our shared responsibility and obligation to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Trafficking in Persons, Child Safeguarding and any suggested violation to our Code of Conduct, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment.
If you see, hear or are made aware of any suggested activities then you have an obligation to report.
Qualifications:
Advanced degree in Social Work, Sociology, Gender, Public Health, International
Development or other relevant field of study or equivalent experience
Experience
Three to five years’ experience in GBV program design and implementation, including at least one year of international, humanitarian experience or Supervisory experience
Relevant regional experience strongly preferred
Experience working with implementing partners preferred
Familiarity with standards and guidelines for GBV programming and coordination as well as guidance on protection from SEA
Ability to exercise sound judgment, to remain flexible to a changing environment, and to work and make decisions independently
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the responsibilities specific to the job, as well as the ongoing capacity to stay abreast of changes in job functions
Demonstrates the ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other employees Maintains good work relationships both internally and externally and has the ability to work productively as a team
Demonstrates the ability to make good decisions about what should be done given a specific situation.
Thinks carefully before taking action and behaves appropriately for the circumstances
Demonstrates the ability to use creativity, reasoning, past experience, information and available resources to resolve issues
Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards.
Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.
Communicates these standards to partners and requires them to adhere to these values
Takes responsibility for actions, decisions, and outcomes.
Can confidently take the lead role on a team, if and when necessary
Competency
Ability to remain positive and professional in stressful working conditions.
Ability to endure the constraints of hardship conditions in both a developing urban context and low resource remote field site locations.
Relevant regional experience strongly preferred.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, to remain flexible to a changing environment, and to make decisions independently.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work well with a cross-cultural team
Language Skills
English fluency required
Arabic proficiency will be an added advantage
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their resume by 26th March 2019
For more information and job application details, see; International Medical Corps GBV Manager Jobs in South Sudan
