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International Organization for Migration Consultancy: GBV Senior Specialist (Global Fund) Jobs in South Sudan

Consultancy: GBV Senior Specialist (Global Fund)

I. Position information

Position title: GBV Senior Specialist (Global Fund)

Position grade: Consultant – P3 equivalent

Duty station:Roving

Duration: 3 months

II Organizational context ans scope

Under the overall supervision of the IOM MHPSS Program Manager and in collaboration with the Gender Based Violence (GBV) Sub cluster for South Sudan, the GBV Senior Specialist will provide technical and programme lead to IOM South Sudan staff to effectively implement a comprehensive GBV prevention and response program in Wau (Western Bahr El Gazal State) and other conflict affected locations as per needs assessed by the incumbent and team.

The GBV Specialist will work closely with the Psychosocial and Health departments, including the Global Fund team, both in Juba and field locations, to ensure an integrated comprehensive and high standards care is available for GBV survivors.

In particular, the incumbent will undertake the tasks outlined below.

III. Responsibilities and accountabilities

To conduct, in collaboration with MHPSS and Health IOM Units needs and capacity assessments on GBV in target areas and identify new program opportunities

To develop a technically sound program work plan and activities consistent with the goals and objectives of the Global Fund – Module 3 (GBV related deliverables), in coordination with the MHU and MHPSS focal points and Global Fund IOM focal point

To develop a comprehensive GBV prevention and response strategy incorporating RH, PSS and Livelihood initiatives for GBV survivors

To develop, in collaboration with MHPSS, MHU and Global Fund focal points, a comprehensive capacity building strategy for GBV prevention and response programming, targeting IOM staff, other key stakeholders (INGO, NNGO, Line Ministries) and communities in selected locations

To provide, in collaboration with MHPSS and Global Fund focal points, technical lead in planning and implementation of GBV program activities, including budget management, adequate and timely quality narrative reporting

To create a functional system to collate and analyse data for monitoring, problem analysis, planning and advocacy and evaluate program outcomes and impact

To strengthen and oversee, in collaboration with MHPSS and MHU focal points, quality of PSS, reproductive health and GBV interventions relating to GBV prevention and response programming

To undertake regular monitoring field visits and meetings with relevant actors in assessing the GBV trends, patterns and changing needs and consequently advise on the prevention and response strategies

To identify, in collaboration with Program Managers and PSU, funding and cooperation opportunities and develop project proposals accordingly

To represent IOM and liaise with GBV Sub-Cluster and other relevant coordination mechanisms, both in the field and in Juba when possible

To maintain relations with other GBV, PSS and Health actors in South Sudan

To perform such other duties as may be assigned

IV. Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical and behavioural competencies

Accountability

Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA)

Accepts and gives constructive criticism

Follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies

Meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputs

Monitors own work to correct errors

Takes responsibility for meeting commitments and for any shortcomings

Client Orientation

Identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients

Identifies and monitors changes in the needs of clients, including donors, governments, and project beneficiaries

Keeps clients informed of developments and setbacks

Continuous Learning

Contributes to colleagues' learning

Demonstrates interest in improving relevant skills

Demonstrates interest in acquiring skills relevant to

other functional areas

Keeps abreast of developments in own professional area

Communication

Actively shares relevant information

Clearly communicates, and listens to feedback on, changing priorities and procedures

Writes clearly and effectively, adapting wording and style to the intended audience

Listens effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience

Creativity and Initiative

Actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services

Expands responsibilities while maintaining existing ones

Persuades others to consider new ideas

Proactively develops new ways to resolve problems

Leadership and Negotiation

Convinces others to share resources

Actively identifies opportunities for and promotes organizational change

Presents goals as shared interests

Articulates vision to motivate colleagues and follows through with commitments

Performance Management

Provides constructive feedback to colleagues

Identifies ways for their staff to develop their abilities and careers

Provides fair, accurate, timely, and constructive staff evaluations

Uses staff evaluations appropriately in recruitment and other relevant HR procedures

Holds directly reporting managers accountable for providing fair, accurate, timely, and constructive staff evaluations

Planning and Organizing

Sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self and others

Identifies priority activities and assignments for self and others

Develops strategic vision for IOM within area of responsibility

Organizes and documents work to allow for planned and unplanned handovers

Identifies risks and makes contingency plans

Adjusts priorities and plans to achieve goals

Allocates appropriate times and resources for own work and that of team members

Professionalism

Masters subject matter related to responsibilities

Identifies issues, opportunities, and risks central to responsibilities

Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation

Persistent, calm, and polite in the face of challenges and stress

Treats all colleagues with respect and dignity

Works effectively with people from different cultures by adapting to relevant cultural contexts

Displays availability outside of regular hours to respond to challenges

Knowledgeable about and promotes IOM core mandate and migration solutions

Teamwork

Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environment

Contributes to, and follows team objectives

Gives credit where credit is due

Seeks input and feedback from others

Delegates tasks and responsibilities as appropriate

Actively supports and implements final group decisions

Takes joint responsibility for team's work

Technological Awareness

Learns about developments in available technology

Proactively identifies and advocates for cost-efficient technology solutions

Understands applicability and limitation of technology and seeks to apply it to appropriate work

Resource Management

Establishes realistic resource requirements to meet IOM needs

Builds stable strategic alliances with relevant parties

Identifies sources of and secures funding from external stakeholders to meet the needs of IOM

V. Education And Experience

Master’s degree preferred (Social Work, International Relations/Development, Humanities, International Law, or related field);

At least 5 years program management experience, including at least 2 years implementing GBV programs in an emergency and/or post-conflict environment;

Strong report writing skills with experience in developing proposals to various donors
Strong people management skills: the ability to effectively lead and supervise staff;

Very 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;

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

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

VI. Language

Fluency in written and oral English is required. Knowledge of Arabic and/or one of the regional languages is an advantage

How to apply:
Interested candidates are required to submit a letter of motivation and curriculum vitae clearly indicating the position title and reference number in the subject line by e-mail on vss@iom.int