ORGANIZATIONAL
DESCRIPTION:
The International
Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the largest humanitarian agencies in the
world, providing relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict reconstruction support
to victims of oppression and violent conflict. IRC has worked for over seven
decades and today is involved in over 25 conflict zones in the world. We
address both the immediate, life saving needs
of conflict affected people in an
emergency and the reconstruction needs in post conflict societies. IRC is
committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our
work, creative partnerships and thorough accountability to those we serve. The
IRC is an international agency with offices in London, New York, and Geneva.
Background/IRC
Summary:
IRC Tanzania’s
current sectors include Women’s Protection and Empowerment/Gender-Based
Violence, Child Protection Youth and Livelihoods, Health, Community-Based
Rehabilitation and Education.
This position will
be responsible for the overall implementation of the Women’s Protection and
Empowerment and Gender Based Violence prevention and response strategy in
Nyarugusu camp, including GBV representation and advocacy, strengthening
community based structures and coordination systems with the WPE/GBV
Coordinator and UNHCR’s GBV technical lead. S/he will lead implementation of
the program grants in three camps and ensure that the objectives of the program
are met in a timely manner and are being monitored and evaluated effectively;
ensure that GBV staff receive appropriate mentorship and capacity building and
that a positive team spirit is fostered encouraging innovative and quality
programming. Additionally, the Senior WPE/GBV Manager will collaborate with other
service providers to implement minimum initial service for GBV prevention
according to IASC guidelines across sectors; from camp planning, shelter, food
distribution, WASH and health. He/she will work closely with IRC’s reproductive
health unit and the primary health implementing agency to ensure survivors of
sexual assault receive timely and appropriate services.
The Senior WPE/GBV
Manager will be based in Kasulu with 80% of the time in the field in Nyarugusu.
The position reports to the WPE Coordinator who will be based in Kasulu.
Technical support is provided by the Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE)
Technical AdvisoR. S/he will also work closely with the Grants Coordinator on
program funding and donor compliance.
Key
Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning
and Program Design
1 Contribute to the
implementation of the IRC Tanzania Country Strategic Action Plan (SAP) outcome
areas in Nyarugusu with the support of the WPE coordinator. 2 Maintain and
strengthen strategic partnerships with UN,INGOs,NGOs and community leadership
to deliver GBV program quality in the specified locations. 3 In collaboration
with the M&E Coordinator and WPE Coordinator, contribute to research,
collect, and analyze data to inform program design and proposal development,
including needs assessments and program evaluation 4 Collaborate with the WPE
Coordinator and Sector team leads to ensure GBV program coordination with other
IRC program sectors and ensure mainstreaming of women and girls’ protection and
empowerment. 5 Ensure the GBVIMS data base is routinely and accurately updated
at the field site and generate data and trend reports needed to inform partners
in the GBV working groups and donor reports as specified in the Information
Sharing protocol.
Program
Implementation and Monitoring and Evaluation
1 Monitor the timely
implementation, financial management and reporting of the GBV program, in
compliance with donor requirements. 2 In collaboration with WPE Coordinator,
strengthen prevention activities through adoption and application of best
practices. 3 With the support of the M&E Coordinator, collate and analyze
data for monitoring, problem analysis, planning and advocacy and evaluate
program outcomes and impact 4 With the support of the M&E Coordinator,
identify gaps in data collection and revise/develop tools and systems to ensure
quality and consistent program monitoring; 5 Provide on-going direct
supervision, including assisting in the development of individual work plans,
for GBV staff, ensuring best practice standards are met; 6 Ensure timely
submission of all program reports, quality of program data and proper archival
of program information; 7 Conduct regular meetings with project staff and
community members to assess progress toward objectives, discuss issues and
assist in finding solutions to challenges identified.
Proposal Development
and grants management
1 Work with the WPE
coordinator, the Deputy Director of Program, grant coordinator and field
coordinator to develop competitive project ideas and proposals (including
budgets), which are in accordance with the GBV strategic outcomes and needs
analysis, in response to arising funding opportunities. 2 Maintain updated
budget and indicator tracking tools to monitor progress in implementation
Human Resource
Management and Development
1 Recruit and lead
GBV program staff, encouraging a positive and committed team spirit, which
fosters participation and innovation from all staff; 2 Provide direct
supervision to WPE/GBV Case Manager and supervisors based in the camp and
officers 3 Ensure the timely application of organizational procedures
(including inductions, relevance of job descriptions, objective-setting and
performance evaluations); 4 Assess the training and capacity building needs,
and design and monitor professional development plans, in line with
organizational strategies, for all GBV staff; 5 Develop, implement and promote
effective team communication techniques and systems, including regular senior
staff meetings.
Communication,
Coordination, Representation and Advocacy
1 Collaborate with
Supply Chain Coordinator and other operations Coordinators to ensure that the
GBV program is properly supported and that all activities are conducted
according to IRC HR, Logistics, Finance and other policies and procedures; 2
Represent IRC in all coordination meetings to advocate for the interest of
women and girls 3 In coordination with the WPE Coordinator and the Deputy
Director of Program, promote and represent the interests of the GBV program
with regards to all relevant stakeholders. 4 Strengthen and maintain effective
working relationships with all relevant stakeholders including community
members, NGOs, government authorities and UN agencies; 5 Develop GBV advocacy
through information-sharing networks/forums.
Required
Qualifications, Experience & Competencies:
1 Masters degree
preferred (Social Work, International Relations/Development, Public Health,
Humanities, International Law, or related field); 2 5 years program management
experience, including at least 2 years implementing GBV programs oversees on
emergency and/or post-conflict environment; 3 Strong people management skills:
the ability to effectively lead and supervise staff; 4 Very strong
interpersonal and communication skills; 5 Fluency in English; ability to
communicate in Swahili, French or Kirundi a plus; 6 Solid organizational
skills: the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced
and detail-oriented team environment; 7 Experience working in difficult
locations; ability to be resourceful and flexible in a limited resource
environment. 8 Good computer skills: excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel,
PowerPoint and email/internet software.
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