Gender-based Violence Coordinator

Introduction:

The GBV Coordinator will be responsible for strategy development, program design, implementation, standardization, and evaluation of
all GBV-related activities. Primary duties will include strengthening the GBV sector across three regions of implementation and technical oversight of the GBV program in Northern Uganda, ongoing support to the transition/handover of GBV programs in the refugee settlements and the scale-up of activities in Karamoja.

The primary focus is on program quality, with program progress being monitored and evaluated against quantifiable benchmarks.

Essential Job Functions:

In collaboration with field staff, other program sectors and the Deputy Director for Programs, the GBV Coordinator will oversee the development of new projects and ensure that they are designed and implemented in accordance with the country strategic plan, IRC's program framework, the IRC GBV Global Strategy and accepted national and international standards.

S/he will liaise with relevant national authorities and represent IRC's GBV activities at the national level. S/he will identify gaps in services and take necessary steps to address those gaps. S/he will provide technical oversight and support to the field-based and Kampala-based GBV staff, with an emphasis on capacity-building. This position is based in Kitgum and will involve at least 50% travel to other sites.

Please see detailed job description at: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=4670

Requirements:

• Post-graduate degree in social work, social sciences, public health, community health, or related field

• At least three years experience working in the field of gender-based violence, protection, gender or human rights in conflict-affected areas.

• Experience supervising staff.

• Knowledge of reproductive health issues.

• Demonstrated experience in capacity building and mentoring.

• Demonstrated experience in project design and use of project design tools (logframes, causal pathway, etc.);

• Demonstrated experience in developing strong monitoring systems

• Demonstrated experience in budget development and management

• Demonstrated data collection skills

• Knowledge, skills and experience in participatory methods of community development and mobilization

• Experience in working with and coordinating with the UN, EU, US donors, international and national NGOs and government agencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent writing skills.

• Computer skills: Word, Excel, Power point.

• Willingness to travel to insecure areas within the constraints of IRC's security policies.

To Apply:

Job Code: 4670

To apply for this position please GO ONLINE to: http://www.theIRC.org, click "Jobs" and search under "Uganda".