Vacancy No. | IOM-SVN/0145/2022 |
Position Title | Project Assistant – GBV |
Duty Station | Mekelle , Ethiopia |
Classification | G5 |
Type of Appointment | SVN, Six months with possibility of extension |
Estimated Start Date | As soon as possible |
Posting Period | 24.11.2022 -30.11.2022 |
Context
Under the overall supervision of Protection officer in Addis Ababa and the direct supervision of Head of Sub office concerned; and in collaboration with the rest of the Protection unit, the successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and coordinating IOM’s gender-based violence (GBV) response, prevention, and mitigation activities, ensuring adherence to IOM’s GBViC Framework and Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) guidelines on Protection and GBV for IOM Ethiopia.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Assist in the implementation and monitoring of GBV activities, particularly, case management, in line Inter-Agency Minimum Standards for GBV in Emergencies, IASC GBV Case Management Guidelines and internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for GBV and Protection.
2. Support coordination and implementation of IOM’s multi-sectoral response to GBV (including, Health, Psychosocial Support, Case Management and Legal and Security).
3. Support supervision of caseworkers to ensure adherence to case management procedures, service provision, addressing gaps in service mapping and timely follow-up on cases.
4. Retrieve, compile, summarize, analyse, and present information/data on GBV risks and trends.
5. Monitor budget; verify availability of funds; obtain necessary approval and update budget related information.
6. Act as a focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation, including initiating timely requests, obtaining necessary clearances and processes, and following-up on procurement and administrative actions. Including, by ensuring programme delivery has the supplies to deliver a confidential and safe response.
7. Draft regular status and case reports, identifying shortfalls in implementation, programming and bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest remedial actions.
8. Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records on ongoing projects and cases (ensuring, data protection); organize meetings, including, case management review meetings/conferences, workshops and training sessions;
9. Support protection mainstreaming and GBV risk mitigation interventions through regular engagement with IOM units on safety, dignity, accessibility, and privacy of their services.
10. Provides guidance/training to staff, volunteers and partners.
11. Expand and support IOM’s representation and relations within coordination structures on GBV, Protection at the inter-agency level and beyond.
12. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, women’s studies, or related fields from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience
Experience
Skills
Languages
Values and Competencies
Values
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2
Other
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.