Officer, GBV Prevention at International Medical Corps (IMC)

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: Officer, GBV Prevention

Location: Bama, Borno
Employment Type: Full Time
Category: Gender Based Violence (GBV)

Job Summary

• The Officer, GBV Prevention will oversee implementation of GBV risk mitigation and prevention activities.  
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:

Main Task and Responsibilities
Program Planning:

• Work closely with GBV Coordinator/Program Manager/Deputy Manager, staff team, local partners, and community stakeholders, as relevant, to plan program interventions. 
• Support GBV assessments as required, maximizing available sources of information and opportunities for coordination, and ensuring compliance with safety and ethical standards.
• Coordinate with government focal points, local partners, and women’s networks to develop appropriate GBV prevention and risk mitigation strategies and approaches.

Capacity Building and Implementation:

• Lead implementation of GBV prevention and risk mitigation strategies
• Ensure effective community participation throughout implementation, including leadership of women and girls.  
• Train Community Mobilizers and others to lead outreach and awareness-raising activities.
• Lead implementation of specific approaches, where relevant (e.g., SASA! Together, EMAP)
• Train staff, partners, and cross-sector actors to integrate attention to GBV and reduce risks.

Support PSEA initiatives and trainings:

• Conduct FGD and interviews to understand needs of women and girls and GBV risks.
• Work closely with partners and community focal points to identify and address protection risks.
• Oversee distribution of dignity kits, where relevant
• Support community volunteers engaged for GBV outreach, where relevant

Human Resources Management:

• Recruit and supervise Community Mobilizers, where relevant
• Train and coach staff
• Develop support strategies for GBV staff, foster teambuilding, and support principles of self-care.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Seek and analyse community feedback and adapt activities accordingly. 
• Oversee post-distribution monitoring, where relevant
• Monitor and document prevention and risk mitigation program activities. 
• Contribute to internal and external reports.

Coordination, Advocacy and Representation:

• Coordinate regularly with the GBV Manager and Deputy GBV Manager and participate, as required, in broader team meetings.
• Mobilize stakeholders to strengthen GBV risk mitigation and prevention.
• Promote a survivor-centred approach in all internal and external coordination meetings.
• 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

• GBV-related experience required; Relevant academic experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to core principles of GBV programming, including gender equality and survivor-centered support services. 
• Familiarity with GBV prevention and risk mitigation standards, approaches, and tools
• Training and facilitation experience
• Good interpersonal and advocacy skills
• Familiarity with government and NGO service providers 
• 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
18th November, 2024.