Community Mobilizer, GBV 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 under-served communities worldwide.

We are recruiting to fill the position below

Job Title: Community Mobilizer, GBV

Location: Borno 

Job Summary 

• The Community Mobilizer will strengthen awareness, GBV risk mitigation, and support to vulnerable women and girls at the community level. 
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Outreach and Awareness-Raising
• Conduct regular outreach within communities to raise awareness of GBV risks and the availability and benefit of GBV response services
• Build relationships with community stakeholders 
• Promote support for survivors
• Hold individual and small-group discussions on GBV-related topics
• Invite and mobilize community participation in GBV prevention and risk mitigation 
• Facilitate discussions in line with relevant approaches (e.g., SASA! Together, EMAP)
• Support distribution of dignity kits, where relevant
• Respond with compassion and discretion to anyone who discloses GBV or need for individual support; ensure referral to appropriate services
• Monitoring and Reporting
• Seek and document community feedback 
• Monitor distribution of dignity kits, where relevant
• Track prevention and risk mitigation program activities 
• Coordination, Advocacy and Representation
• Coordinate regularly with community stakeholders to strengthen GBV risk mitigation and prevention
• Coordinate with other sector mobilizers/ outreach teams
• Promote a survivor-centred approach in all activities
• Represent program goals and GBV standards 
• Security and Conduct
• Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies
• Foster a safe and supportive working environment for all GBV staff and partners
• Exemplify core principles of GBV programming, including respect, non-discrimination, responsible use of power, nonviolence, and promotion of gender equality 
• Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the program and organization, notably through adherence to the Code of Conduct and Ethics, including compliance with anti-harassment, safeguarding and PSEA policies
• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working with community groups required.
• Demonstrated commitment to core principles of GBV programming, including gender equality and survivor-centered support services.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills to lead individual and group discussions.
• Trusted member of community
• Fluent in written and spoken English and local language requirements.

Application Closing Date
15th April, 2024.