Associate Officer, GBV WEE 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: Associate Officer, GBV WEE

Location: Borno 

Job Summary

• The Associate Officer, GBV Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) will assist GBV-oriented livelihoods/economic empowerment activities, working closely with the GBV WEE Officer and other team members.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:

Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Program Planning:

• Support the GBV WEE Officer/Deputy Manager/Manager/Coordinator to plan WEE program interventions.
• Assist with GBV, livelihoods assessments as required.
• Coordinate with program partners and community focal points, as appropriate

Implementation and Administrative Support:

• Support implementation of relevant WEE activities, including support to specific interventions as relevant, e.g., EA$E, VSLA, business development, vocational training
• Support processes to ensure community participation throughout implementation, including leadership of women.
• Assist with the organization of trainings for partners and cross-sector actors, as relevant.
• Prepare, submit, and track purchase requests and organize program supplies.
• Support distribution of resources, as relevant
• Support the safe integration of survivors of GBV into WEE activities.
• Respond with compassion and discretion to anyone who discloses GBV or need for individual support; ensure appropriate service referrals.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Support processes of ongoing community engagement and program adaptation
• Support post-distribution monitoring, where relevant
• Monitor and document WEE program activities.
• Contribute to internal reports.

Coordination, Advocacy and Representation:

• Coordinate regularly with GBV team and other sector teams, as relevant.
• Promote a survivor-centred approach in all internal and external coordination.
• 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.

Job Requirements

• Related program support experience required; Relevant academic experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to core principles of GBV programming, including gender equality and survivor-centered support services.
• Program monitoring experience
• Familiarity with community stakeholders
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, remain flexible, and apply experience and guidance to evolving challenges.
• Strong communication skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English and local language requirements.

Application Closing Date
15th April, 2024.