International Rescue Committee Jobs Position in South Sudan

International Rescue Committee GBV Field Coordinator - Bentiu Jobs in South Sudan

Description

The Gender-Based Violence Sub-Cluster is a working group under the protection cluster that coordinates GBV prevention and response activities for the humanitarian response in South Sudan.

The GBV SC is Chaired by UNFPA and Co-chaired by an INGO partner on a rotational basis.

International Rescue Committee will host the GBV Field Coordinator position based in Bentiu for the period of 1 year with possibility of extension.

Representation and Advocacy

In all actions represent the collective membership of the GBV WG.

Coordinate with the national GBV SC for advocacy action and support on identified needs and gaps.

In collaboration with the national GBV SC share information on identified needs and recommendations of the GBV WG with government partners, UNMISS, other sector leads, donors and others as relevant.

Coordinate with the national GBV SC to mobilize funds to identify gaps in GBV prevention and response.

Other

Undertake other relevant tasks as requested by the GBV SC Co-Chair.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work or other social sciences, public health, community health, international relations, international law, human rights or related

5 years of experience in GBV programme management and experience working in humanitarian settings - preferably in an acute emergency
Prior training in gender issues and their application in international humanitarian or development settings

Awareness and demonstrable knowledge of gender issues and their relevance in humanitarian emergency settings

Demonstrable knowledge of protection issues in humanitarian settings

Knowledge of humanitarian emergency operations and roles/responsibilities of humanitarian actors

Knowledge, skill, and experience in participatory methods for community development and mobilization

Group facilitation skills and experience, training skills, coalition-building skill

Diplomacy and assertiveness; the ability to respectfully and carefully confront and discuss sensitive issues with a wide range of actors, groups, and individuals

Fluency in English

How to Apply:

Apply online on or before 16th July 2017

For more information and job application details, see; International Rescue Committee GBV Field Coordinator - Bentiu Jobs in South Sudan

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Coordination and Promoting Joint Action

Reinforce and/or establish GBV working groups;

promote engagement of relevant humanitarian actors including government actors

Ensure regular space and time for meetings and timely circulation of information and updates (as appropriate)Promote shared knowledge

and understanding of the GBV guiding principles and globally-endorsed tools for effective GBV programme management and inter-agency coordination

Identify working group focal points to engage with other relevant sectors/clusters for GBV risk mitigation and survivor referral

Develop/Update GBV referral pathways

Develop location-specific GBV working group work plans

Other

Undertake other relevant tasks as requested by the GBV SC Coordinator.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work or other social sciences, public health, community health, international relations, international law, human rights or related

5 years of experience in GBV programme management and experience working in humanitarian settings - preferably in an acute emergency

Prior training in gender issues and their application in international humanitarian or development settings

Awareness and demonstrable knowledge of gender issues and their relevance in humanitarian emergency settings

Demonstrable knowledge of protection issues in humanitarian settings

How to Apply:

Apply online on or before 16th July 2017

For more information and job application details, see; International Rescue Committee GBV Field Coordinator - Equatoria Jobs in South Sudan

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Representation and Advocacy

In all actions represent the collective membership of the GBV WG.

Coordinate with the national GBV SC for advocacy action and support on identified needs and gaps.

In collaboration with the national GBV SC share information on identified needs and recommendations of the GBV WG with government partners, UNMISS, other sector leads, donors and others as relevant.

Coordinate with the national GBV SC to mobilize funds to identify gaps in GBV prevention and response.

Other

Undertake other relevant tasks as requested by the GBV SC Co- Chair.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work or other social sciences, public health, community health, international relations, international law, human rights or related

5 years of experience in GBV programme management and experience working in humanitarian settings - preferably in an acute emergency

Prior training in gender issues and their application in international humanitarian or development settings

Awareness and demonstrable knowledge of gender issues and their relevance in humanitarian emergency settings

Demonstrable knowledge of protection issues in humanitarian settings

Knowledge of humanitarian emergency operations and roles/responsibilities of humanitarian actors

How to Apply:

Apply online on or before 16th July 2017

For more information and job application details, see; International Rescue Committee GBV Specialist (Roving) Jobs in South Sudan