International Rescue Committee Women Protection and Empowerment (WPE) Coordinator Jobs in Nigeria

International Rescue Committee Women Protection and Empowerment (WPE) Coordinator Jobs in Nigeria

Job Overview / Summary

The IRC is implementing a GBV program featuring case management, psychosocial support, information sharing, referral services/linkages, capacity building and community-based preventive activities.

The WPE Coordinator will be responsible for the development and implementation of WPE programming in all three states of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe (BAY) States where the IRC has humanitarian presence.

He/she will lead the design of protection monitoring methodology, M&E systems, and training materials for WPE information project staff, set up and scale up of WPE interventions and Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) regarding the sharing of data with other actors.

The WPE Coordinator will ensure the quality of data collection and analysis and ensure that succinct and accurate protection reports are utilized to inform programming and advocacy both internally and externally and how they are stored and used.

The WPE Coordinator will also be responsible in contributing to increasing the IRC’s presence and potential leadership role in the GBV sub-sector by attending relevant working group meetings, networking with state and NGO actors in the sub-sector and identifying potential partners for future programming. The WPE Coordinator will directly supervise various WPE managers, M&E officer and information management officer who will also support the program.

The WPE Coordinator will work extensively with other sectors, to ensure that WPE principles are being incorporated into the Nigeria sector programs, and in particular with the Protection & Rule of Law Coordinator, the Child Protection Coordinator to strengthen the integrated nature of IRC’s WPE programs in Nigeria.

He/she will also work with other sectors to realize IRC Nigeria’s Strategy Action Plan commitment to integration, gender, partnership and cash programming.

Major Responsibilities:

Lead and/or contribute to project design processes for new or adapted WPE programming, including the development of budgets, proposal narratives, log frames, and other supporting documents

Utilize the IRC’s Outcomes and Evidence Framework (OEF) and related theories of change in project design and promote understanding of OEF tools among WPE staffs Coordinate closely and liaise regularly with the SPC, Deputy

Work closely with WPE staff across IRC Nigeria Field sites on proposal development and develop work plans to guide implementation of approved WPE grants. Support the field teams in the implementation and monitoring of the work plans, ensuring that activities reflect the commitments IRC made to the donor and the community.

In collaboration with WPE program staff, the Technical Advisor, SPC and the Deputy Director - Programs, oversee WPE programming in Nigeria through regular monitoring and evaluation

Ensure that ethical and sound data collection and information management systems are in place with associated information sharing protocols for GBV analysis, planning, evaluation, and advocacy

Ensure effective team communication and support between team members based in Maiduguri and the other field sites, including opportunities for debriefing and staff care

Contribute to the technical interpretation of M&E data and apply output and outcome indicator findings to improve program quality

Identify training needs and develop

specific capacity building plans for WPE staff to promote progressive levels of management responsibility
Adhere to and act in accordance with the IRC Global HR Policies and Procedures.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Senior Program Coordinator (SPC) and will have access to technical guidance from the IRC Violence Prevention and Response Unit-Specifically Women’s Protection and Empowerment sector.

Position directly supervises: WPE Program Managers

Indirect Reporting: M&E Officer/Manager

Other Internal and/or external contacts:

Internal: Protection & Rule of Law, Child Protection Coordinators and other IRC Technical Coordinators, Grants, Finance, Supply Chain, Logistics and Security Teams.

External: Protection Sector, Other Protection Partners, Government Partners

Qualifications

Degree in Gender and Development, Health (MPH), Social Science, Humanities or other related Degree

At least 2 years’ experience in direct service provision for survivors of sexual violence and domestic violence

At least 5 years of previous experience supervising and managing a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural setting

At least 3 years previous experience in emergency preparedness and response, is preferred.

Demonstrated experience in capacity building and mentoring of national staff and community structures

Knowledge, skills and experience in participatory methods, community development and partnership

Demonstrated leadership, communication, and facilitation skills

Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Good coordination and networking skills.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

Strong strategic thinking and proposal writing skills

Strong leadership, staff and budget management and capacity building skills.

Excellent communication skills, cultural sensitivity, flexibility, ability to improvise, team player.

Ability to live and productively work under stress and in insecure and harsh environments while maintaining a sense of humor.

Experience in grant management and proposal writing
Excellent computer skills in programs such as: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Language Skills:

Fluency in English.

Working Environment:

The WPE Coordinator will be based in Maiduguri, Nigeria with travel throughout the country.

The security situation in Nigeria continues to be volatile in the NE with the security level at 3 (orange).

The candidate should be prepared to implement programming in insecure environments.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; International Rescue Committee Women Protection and Empowerment (WPE) Coordinator Jobs in Nigeria

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