Job Vacancy: Associate Officer, GBV WEE

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Job Vacancy: Job title: Associate Officer, GBV WEE

Job description: Job TitleAssociate Officer, GBV WEELocationNigeria – NG (Primary)OfficeBornoCategoryGender Based Violence (GBV)Date Needed By4/15/2024Program Description (Background)Job DescriptionJOB 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

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• 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 RequirementsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

Additional Technical or Language RequirementsCode of ConductAs applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report. If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.SafeguardingIt is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons.Equal OpportunitiesInternational Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.Additional Information

Location: Nigeria

Job date: Wed, 10 Apr 2024 02:54:31 GMT

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