Gender Based Violence (GBV) Prevention & Empowerment Technical Officer/Технічний (a) спеціаліст (ка) із запобігання гендерному насильству та розширення можливостей

Global Communities, formerly CHF International, is an international non-profit organization that works closely with communities worldwide to bring about sustainable changes that improve the lives and livelihoods of the vulnerable. Global Communities is responding to the crisis in Ukraine, delivering humanitarian assistance through a community-led response. Global Communities’ response is designed with the goal of saving lives, reducing suffering, and addressing urgent needs while supporting communities to lead their own response and setting them up for recovery.

Job Summary

Global Communities is seeking a qualified GBV Prevention & Empowerment Technical Officer to support the Protection Technical Advisor in overseeing the GBV programming of GC and its partner organizations, in close cooperation with the PSS Adviser. This will include directing and supervising technical quality of partner activities to prevent and mitigate the GBV risks for those affected by the conflict in Ukraine, such as increased intimate partner violence, conflict-related sexual violence, reduced access to services and heightened risk of exploitation and trafficking. The role is responsible for overseeing partner implementation of GBV prevention and empowerment programming and case management, providing training and capacity building to partners. This position reports to the Protection Technical Advisor.

Essential Responsibilities

The GBV Prevention & Empowerment Technical Officer will be responsible for the following:

• Prepare and maintain/update detailed work plan(s) that support and achieve planned activities.
• Provide direct support to GBV Protection partners in implementing activity plans that respond to case trends, identified needs and GBV case management.
• Ensure all activities run according to minimum standards and best practices and are appropriate for the context, in line with minimum standards for CP, GBV and humanitarian principles, including case management, Cash for Protection, and structured PSS, GBV and humanitarian principles, including Women & Girls safe spaces, distribution of Dignity Kits, recreational PSS, peer support groups, and empowerment sessions.
• Conduct capacity building sessions and training according to the capacity building plan established by the Protection Technical Advisor including: Inclusion of Adolescent Girls and Older Women, and Engaging Men & Boys, GBV basic concepts & referral pathways, Caring for Child Survivors, GBV referral protocols/principles, Guiding principles for working with GBV survivors.
• Implement standard tools to gather, assess and utilize data on community needs and partner services, including through safety audits and Focus Group Discussions.
• Develop and maintain referral maps in close coordination with the PSS Technical Adviser.
• Coordinate the distribution of Dignity Kits to partners and communities, in line with GC policies.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders including community leaders and other implementing partners.
• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly and three-month work plans in a timely manner, and incorporate supervisor feedback as requested.
• Oversee the quality of information/data collection and advocacy related to protection and health gaps and services.
• Ensure adherence to GBV guiding principles and the provision of survivor-centered care.
• Develop materials around lessons learned and best practices and disseminate to partners and relevant GC departments.
• Oversee the development and strengthening of referral networks by partner organizations and monitor implementation to ensure survivors have access to confidential, safe GBV services in a timely manner to meet their needs.
• Ensure that the established feedback mechanisms of GC and partner organizations are properly managed; that survivors can access information about service provision; that action can be taken to facilitate their ability to receive services in a timely fashion; and that communications remain confidential.
• Coordinate closely with the GBV Sub-Cluster and other relevant coordination groups as agreed with the Protection Technical Advisor.
• Engage with Ministry of Social Protection and other Government representatives to understand and coordinate with available GBV services.

Interested candidates are asked to send CVs and Cover letters to [email protected] as soon as possible, indicating position title in the subject line. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Position is open until filled.

Global Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.