DRC International NGO GBV Response Officer Jobs in Ethiopia

DRC International NGO GBV Response Officer Jobs in Ethiopia

Introduction

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), an international non-governmental organization (NGO), has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. DRC promotes and supports solutions to the problems faced by refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs), and migrants. The organization has offices across the region and has been operational in Ethiopia since 2009.

With funding from bilateral and multilateral donors, DRC is currently implementing a range of activities across Ethiopia and Djibouti, including WASH and shelter provision, child and youth protection, gender-based violence response, awareness-raising of migration risks, protection monitoring of migration routes, and livelihoods support for returning migrants or those at-risk of migration.

Overall Purpose of the Role:

As DRC expands its protection programming in Dollo Ado to include GBV prevention and response services, a dedicated GBV Response Officer will ensure the start-up and implementation of GBV response services. The postholder will support the GBV Manager and wider GBV team to ensure a strong understanding of the GBV context and lead on the day-to-day implementation of GBV response services.

GBV responses services will center on the provision of individual case management in at least three locations. The GBV Response Officer will supervise directly at least three caseworkers, providing thorough support and supervision to ensure the highest quality of service delivery.

In addition, the GBV Response Officer also will support the GBV Manager on key project management tasks, from procurement and work planning to reporting. The GBV Response Officer will guarantee strong collaboration and coordination within DRC and among other humanitarian providers.

Responsibilities:

Project Management

Lead on the implementation of GBV response activities per project(s) documents/donor agreements and ensure adherence to contractual commitments in line with Humanitarian, Protection, and GBV Guiding Principles and other international standards and best practices

Ensure adherence to work, spending, procurement, and monitoring and evaluation plans for relevant activities; when necessary, support the GBV Manager to develop or amend aforementioned plans

Create weekly work plans in coordination with other multi-sector staff to leverage integration and resources

Provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly project management updates, as requested

Liaise regularly with Monitoring & Evaluation, Supply Chain, Finance, and other relevant colleagues to ensure the timely implementation of GBV response activities

Technical Implementation and Support

Responsible for the supervision, training, and implementation of case management services and staff

Engage in regular case reviews and case conferences, as relevant, and assist caseworkers to provide innovative support

Liaise with relevant service providers, including other DRC sectors, to ensure updated service mappings and strong referral pathways

Develop and lead peer-to-peer support sessions for caseworkers on a regular basis

Develop information, education, and communication materials, as relevant

Develop and facilitate trainings, workshops, and refresher sessions on key GBV response services for DRC and other humanitarian staff, local authorities, community leaders, and other stakeholders in coordination with the

GBV Manager, GBV Prevention Officer, and Protection Manager, Ethiopia

Promote improved understanding of core GBV concepts and GBV mainstreaming among relevant stakeholders

Work closely with the DRC GBV Prevention team, Protection team, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure a coordinated and strategic approach to GBV prevention and response

People Management

Lead on the management of direct reports, at least three GBV caseworkers, including objective setting, probation, performance management and appraisal, professional skill development, accountability, and support

Promote continual professional development through the identification of training and capacity-building opportunities, as well as on-the-job coaching and mentoring

Reporting and Accountability

Lead on the regular collection, storage, updating of information management systems, and analysis of activity data in adherence with Protection Information Management Principles

Provide timely qualitative and quantitative inputs for internal updates, as well as contractual and ad hoc donor requests

Coordinate with MEAL colleagues to ensure appropriate feedback mechanisms are in place and accessible to all community members

Ensure compliance with internal and external reporting requirements, as well as DRC policies and procedures

Coordination

Ensure regular updating of internal service mappings and referral pathways by caseworkers in each location

Participate in internal and external coordination meetings, as relevant and in coordination with the GBV Manager

Contribute regularly to service mappings and other coordination documents (e.g., 5Ws)

ther duties relevant to the position as assigned by the direct supervisor or Protection Manager, Ethiopia

Experience and Technical Competencies:

University degree in a relevant field (e.g. psychology, social work, social or gender studies)

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in a humanitarian organization, ideally in GBV response services

Fluency in written and spoken Somali and English

Experience with emergency response, displacement, and conflict and/or drought-affected populations

Strong knowledge of humanitarian, protection, and GBV principles and standards, as well as organizational policies

Strong protection analysis and reporting skills

Strong writing skills

Experience with people management and creation of a collaborative working environment

Strong inter-personal and communication skills

Commitment to accountability and quality programming

Ability to work well under pressure in adverse, insecure and/or remote conditions with diverse multi-sector staff

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education:

University degree in gender studies, social sciences, law, social work, international development, or other relevant field from a recognized institution

Language:

Fluent in written and spoken English.

Somali Language have an advantage.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; DRC International NGO GBV Response Officer Jobs in Ethiopia

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