The American Refugee Committee GBV Prevention Officer Job Vacancy in Rwanda

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Actively engage the GBV animators, community activists/peer educators and
other community based structures to carryout community based GBV prevention
activities in the camp and ensure that these activities are closely monitored
and reported on to ensure quality in program activities.
– Provide ongoing training, leadership and support to GBV animators and
community activists/peer educators and ensure the use of participatory
approaches in the communities to effectively address beliefs and practices that
perpetuate GBV in the refugee camps.
-Directly support the integration of SASA and Participatory video approaches
into GBV prevention activities and ensure that community activists/peer
educators are training on these approaches as well as on video production and
playbacks.
-Initiate, organize and facilitate various audience-specific skills building
sessions on GBV, human rights and other prevention related trainings for
relevant stakeholders such as the police, health care providers, community
leaders, traditional leaders, animators and community activists; includes
developing training curricular for such trainings.
-Collaborate with the GBV Coordinator to design, implement and monitor an
effective BCC and IEC strategies using participatory approaches through
conducting regular KABS surveys and BCC needs assessments as well as designing
and implementing BCC related activities to address the gaps.
-Work closely with the GBV Coordinator to organize and conduct campaigns
against Gender Violence during the 16 Days of Activism; take lead in other
important events such as the International Women’s Day, International Refugees
Day to advocate for the respect and protection of the rights of women and
girls.
-Conduct regular capacity and training needs assessments of GBV animators,
community activists/peer educators to identify existing capacity gaps in the
implementation of GBV programs and develop and implement appropriate strategies
to address identified gaps.
-Write and submit accurate, clear and quality reports.

Qualifications:
-University Degree in Social Sciences, Social Works, Psychology,
Public/Community Health or a Degree in any other related but relevant field.
Candidates possessing a diploma but with a strong experience in GBV programs
may also apply.
-Extensive experience in GBV programming, preferably between 2-3 years of prior
work in GBV prevention is preferred.
-Candidate must demonstrate a strong understanding of Multi-Sectoral approaches
to GBV programming and should be well versed with current GBV programming
models and approaches in GBV.
-Excellent knowledge of current issues, methodology and tools in GBV
prevention, including SASA, BCC and IEC.
-Proven ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with a
wide range of stakeholders, including UN Agencies, International NGOs, relevant
government departments and community leader.
-A strong command of both written and spoken English and French; a working
knowledge of Kinyarwanda and/or Kiswahili is required.
-Previous experience directly providing services to GBV survivors would be an
added advantage.
-Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to write quality,
clear and concise reports
-Prior experience working with refugees/IDP and other vulnerable individuals
(children, women) preferred

To apply for these positions:
Please submit your application to one of the following address: arcapplicationletter@gmail.com
, ARC Country Head office in Kimihurura after Lemigo Hotel or ARC field offices
in Byumba, Kiziba (Kibuye), Nyabiheke (Gatsibo) and Kigeme (Nyamagabe) before
Friday 19th October 2012 at 3:00 P.M:
– Application letter with contact information (Write to: The Country Director)
– Curriculum vitae, Notified Degrees, diplomas and certificates, References,
Copy of national Identity card.
– If ARC is interested in your application, we will contact you through
telephone for the interviews.