GBV Manager at the International Medical Corps (IMC)

International Medical Corps (IMC) is a global humanitarian non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and medical relief programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, non-political, non-sectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in undeserved communities worldwide, IMC started operations in Nigeria with a focus on building the capacity of local health system and communities and ensure the provision of quality, accessible health and nutrition care for children under five years.

The Government of Nigeria declared a state of emergency (S0E) in Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe states in the northeastern part of the country in 2013. Since the SoE was declared, there has been a significant increase of internally displaced persons in the northeast. International Medical Corps has launched an emergency response in Northeast to assess and address the needs of the affected populations.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: GBV Manager

Location: Abuja

Summary

• The GBV Program Manager will lead the recruitment and training of a new GBV staff Provide technical support to GBV staff and lead close coordination with a community- based organization (CBO) partner to ensure program quality and the achievement of program targets.
• The Manager reports to the Emergency Program Coordinator works closely with GBV Technical advisor CBO Partner and supervises the Deputy Program Officer and the Program Officer.

Background and Experience

• Bachelor of Arts and M.Sc in Social Science, Public Health, Human Rights or other related field
• 2-3 years professional management experience in community-based Protection or GBV programming, preferably in an emergency context
• At least one year of experience supervising a large team providing direct services and/or working at the community level.
• Clear understanding of gender, human rights, and issues surrounding violence against women and girls.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating trainings and workshops on Gender/GBV issues
• Familiarity with M&E system design and implementation.
• Experience writing reports for donors, governments, and the general public.
• Excellent drafting and oral communication skills in English.
• Positive and professional attitude, including ability to lead and work well in a team setting.
• Strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.
• Fluency in English and Hausa.
• Excellent computer skills including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with program design, including log frames, budgeting and grants/report-writing.
• Successful advocacy experience and strong presentation skills.

Application Closing Date
Thursday 23rd April, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and CV's with 3 referees that include current or former employers to: [email protected] copy to: [email protected]
Or
A hard copy address to:
Admin/Human Resources Officer
International Medical Corps,
Plot 3 Tsafe Road,
Off Sama Road,
Sokoto State,
Nigeria.

State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Note: This Position is Subject to Funding. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted; female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.