GBV Coordinator At Project HOPE

Project HOPE is an international NGO with more than 1,000 engaged employees and volunteers who work around the globe, responding to the world’s most pressing global health challenges. Throughout our 60-year legacy, Project HOPE has treated millions of patients, provided more than $3 billion worth of medicines to local health care organizations around the world helped build hundreds of health programs from the ground up, and responded to humanitarian crises worldwide.

Code of Conduct

It is our shared responsibility and obligation to treat each other with respect, take affirmative steps to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse and Trafficking in Persons, and to disclose all potential and actual violations of our Code of Conduct, which may include Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption, Discrimination or Harassment. Together we can reinforce a culture of respect, integrity, accountability, and transparency.

Program Summary:

Project HOPE is providing humanitarian assistance to the conflict-affected population in Gaza. The current response portfolio focuses on Health, Mental Health, Protection, and WASH programming through Project HOPE programs and local partnerships.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Gender-based violence (GBV) Coordinator will provide is responsible for oversea the GBV program including technical and administration part, ensuring the quality management and staff development.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation. The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

• Coordinate the GBV programming for the country, including strategy development and monitoring of multiple projects.
• Manage the GBV team, support with team building, performance reviews, staff hiring, and professional development of staff.
• Closely work with local and international entities.
• Provide continual technical guidance and support for GBV-related training and supervision as needed.
• Prepare and implement of GBV relevant topics and support trainers to roll out training.
• Support the development of GBV referral pathways with partner NGOs and external service providers to strengthen links to available GBV and protection related services.
• Engage community leaders, community-based organizations, and other service providers in supporting beneficiaries to access WGSS services as well as ensuring their feedback for quality monitoring and accountability.
• Lead the development of GBV-related IEC materials.
• Oversee monitoring and evaluation of GBV programming, and development of M&E tools, and collection and analysis of program data.
• Prepare GBV Reporting on regular basis.
• Work closely with support departments to support program administration and the logistical implementation of activities in program sites.
• Implement the project in line with PH and global GBV standards and guidelines and closely coordinate with the protection technical lead for the development and review of training materials and reports.
• Coordinate regularly with other sectors’ team for integrated approach to activities and trainings.
• Mainstream GBV within PH across sectors, and with partners and service providers.
• Participate in GBV coordination meetings for information sharing, collaboration with partners, referral mechanisms, and advocacy for best practices and IASC GBV guidelines.
• Administration, Finance, Compliance, Logistics and Procurement: Ensure adherence to compliance and financial systems
• Support on budget management, follow-up, and financial monitoring related to project.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the Logistics and Procurement department in procuring materials
• Responsible for reporting, and contribute on proposal development
• Support all MEAL procedures, including, Data management, need assessment, PMTs and other tasks.
• Contributing to procurements plans for GBV program.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• The qualified candidate will have BA as minimum (humanitarian studies, psychology, sociology, and any relevant filed).
• Master or high diploma in mental health is a plus.
• Proven experience in working within emergency context, including effective coordination with stakeholders.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional in GBV with at least 4 years of experience in MHPSS project management in humanitarian settings.
• Experienced in developmental donors and programs with knowledge of project management and implementation.
• Knowledgeable in and experience following IASC Guidelines on GBV in Emergencies and international best practices on the integration of GBV into primary health care settings.
• Demonstrable technical expertise in the assessment, design, and delivery of responses to GBV programs
• Training experience required; capacity and proven track record in national staff and capacity-building.
• Strong organizational and supervisory skills.
• Experience in managing GBV focused and non-focused group activities
• Experience in working with community leaders and community committees
• Experience in Data management of GBV
• Experience in Kits distribution related to GBV
• Honest, hardworking and self-motivated.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within different cultural environments.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Ability to work within a team structure or independently, flexible, and can cope with stressful workload.
• An excellent command of verbal and written English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be mobile in an office environment and able to use standard office equipment.
• The employee will be working in a country where working conditions are classified as “hardship.”
• Must be able to communicate in verbal and written form and must be able to travel internally.

Work environment:

• This position is based in Gaza. Given the current conflict conditions, candidate must be able to work in a rapidly changing environment.
• Position will be in resource-deprived environment with austere living conditions.

Due to the large number of inquiries, we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be considered. No phone calls please.

However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise.

Thank you very much for your interest in Project HOPE.