The primary functions of the GBV Program Manager is to oversee the implementation of quality GBV prevention and response activities, building capacity and promote IMC as a leader agency in GBV.
1. Program Planning
· Work closely with the GBV/ PSEA Program Manager to understand program goals and to meet expectations
· Contribute to ongoing assessments and analyses to better understand protection risks, to map points of service for survivors of GBV and vulnerable individuals, and to identify support structures
· Analyze trends of GBV and suggest ways to develop/adjust program strategies to meet needs
· Contribute to program design and the preparation of concept notes and proposals, providing necessary field information/ data
2. Program Implementation and Capacity Development
· Identify and reinforce existing support mechanisms and work closely with local counterparts to ensure community buy-in and cultural appropriateness of activities
· Strengthen case management and referral systems
· Work with teams and communities to develop appropriate prevention and awareness-raising/behavior change strategies
· Support GBV staff to become leaders of GBV prevention and response. Depending on skill sets and required roles, trainings may include: gender, guiding principles of addressing GBV, GBV case management, referral pathway development, compassionate care, facilitation skills, mobilization, project cycle management, etc.
· Organize and support trainings for healthcare providers, as needed and appropriate
· Contribute to information-sharing and data management systems
· Compile monthly and quarterly reports, on time and with accurate data
· Maintain flexibility to take on added responsibility as and when needed
3. Coordination
· Coordinate with local and international NGOs, UN agencies and other stakeholders to ensure holistic support for survivors, including participation in strengthening GBV SOPs and referral pathways
· Actively participate in protection/GBV working groups and contribute to interagency initiatives, also promoting IMC as a leader agency in GBV
· Ensure maximum visibility of IMC and relevant donors amongst the UN and NGO community
· Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organization’s Code of Conduct
4. Human Resources Management
· Assist in the selection, training and support of qualified program staff
· Develop support strategies for staff and introduce principles of self-care
5. Financial Management
· Develop work, spending and procurement plans in line with IMC’s financial pipelines
· Work with Finance and Logistics to procure supplies within program budgets
· Ensure compliance with donor financial regulations
6. Security
· Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies
· Consider security implications of all program activities, reviewing all new initiatives with national/ field staff and community leaders and incentive workers or volunteer
· Three to Five years’ experience in GBV program design and implementation, including at least one year in a humanitarian/ camp setting
· Proven knowledge and experience in developing and implementing community mobilization projects
· Supervisory experience
· Familiarity with standards and guidelines for GBV programming and coordination as well as guidance on protection from SEA
· Experience in representing and promote the agency in relevant coordination forum.
· Ability to exercise sound judgment, to remain flexible to a changing environment, and to make decisions independently
· Ability to work well with a cross-cultural team
· Strong communication skills, both oral and written