Head of GBV Sudan At Norwegian Church Aid

NCA began its work in Sudan in 1972, and currently we have four offices across the country, covering South and Central Darfur, South Kordofan, Khartoum and Gedaref states. Under the current Country Strategy (2020-2024), addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is one of our main priorities, where our goal is for women and girls to live empowered lives free from GBV.
As our head of GBV in Sudan, you will be overall responsible for NCA Sudan’s work with authorities, local communities, and faith actors to prevent GBV, including FGM, and CEFM. You will further invest in long-term development to address the root causes of GBV, as well as provide emergency assistance in humanitarian and conflict settings.

The position is a fixed-term 1-year contract assignment based in Khartoum with travel to the field.

Start date: As soon as possible.

Please note that we’ll review applications and interview candidates on an ongoing basis for this position.

Key Responsibilities

Overall sector, project, and personnel management of integrated GBV, Safeguarding, and Protection activities, ensuring technically sound interventions and support, compliance, and accountability.
Coordinate with relevant internal/external stakeholders and actors within GBV protection, positioning NCA as key leading GBV response agency.
Ensure quality and timely project reporting.
Capacity building of staff and partners on i.e. GBViE programming, Psychological First Aid, Caring for Survivors.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with national partners.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Social Science, Public Health, Humanities, Gender Studies, Social Work, Nursing, Midwifery, Psychology, International Development or similar.
Minimum of 5-8 years professional experience related to GBV and managing a multi-cultural team in conflict and post conflict settings.
Professional experience related to GBV prevention and response, safeguarding and protection programming in conflict and post conflict settings. Experience from Sudan is an asset.
Experience with developing and implementing GBV programmes, particularly monitoring and evaluation, and knowledge of international humanitarian standards, best practices, key international policy processes and frameworks related to GBV prevention, protection, and response.
Solid experience in training and capacity building, particularly using participatory approaches and methods in and for training related to different components of GBV programming.
Fluency in English. Arabic language proficiency is highly desirable and would be a significant asset.

Personal qualities

You’re a reflective person that demonstrate strong leadership, you think strategically, make decisions, and provide direction.
You’re solution oriented, flexible, and open to new ideas, while also committed to build on existing experience and programmes.
You’re able to establish and maintain positive relationships and networks with staff, partners, and government representatives.
Your communication skills are excellent, both written and oral, and you’re good at engaging both partners and staff.
You remain calm in stressful situations and are willing to travel to conflict and post conflict settings, as the situation allows.

We offer

The opportunity to lead and further develop a relevant and dynamic programme in Sudan.
A work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
Competitive terms and conditions.

We encourage all qualified persons to apply for a job with us, regardless of gender, age, disability or cultural background. Through our recruitment portal, you can register and submit your CV, write an application / cover letter and attach relevant certificates. Only applicants using this electronic portal will be considered for the position.

Before you submit your application, we kindly ask you to read the ACT Code of Conduct for the prevention of misconduct, including corruption, fraud, exploitation and abuse, including sexual; and to ensure child safeguarding and the Protection from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse and Child Safeguarding policy. All staff are required to sign the Code of Conduct and Protection from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse, and Child Safeguarding Policy when entering into any kind of engagement with NCA.