Gender-Based Violence Consultant at International Medical Corps

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 is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Gender-Based Violence Consultant

Job Number: 15-208
Location: Nigeria
Department: Emergency Response Team

Job Summary
The GBV Consultant will coordinate with relevant internal and external actors to conduct a gender-based violence (GBV) assessment and recommend appropriate actions to ensure essential services for survivors of GBV and to reduce risks of further acts of GBV.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Coordination:

• Work closely with relevant partners to review available information and to map services.
• Coordinate with other sectors as possible to ensure integration of GBV concerns into other assessments and program plans.

Assessment and Program Planning:

• Conduct a GBV assessment, maximizing available sources of information and opportunities for coordination, and ensuring compliance with safety and ethical recommendations.
• Identify opportunities for expanded service provision and increased support for vulnerable women and girls, including identification of possible local partners, support structures to reinforce, and appropriate points of entry for women-focused emotional support services.
• Prepare a report of assessment findings.
• Contribute to concepts or proposals as requested.

Representation:

• Represent the organization amongst the UN and NGO community and with the government.
• Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organization's Code of Conduct.

Qualifications
Skills & Requirements:

• Three years of field experience, including experience in GBV program management and GBV coordination and experience conducting rapid assessments.
• Experience in emergencies and conflict areas.
• Familiarity with standards and guidelines for GBV programming and coordination.
• Familiarity with international humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently.
• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations.
• Excellent decision making skills.
• Team player and strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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