Somalia: Gender Based Violence (GBV) Senior Program manager

Background:The International Rescue Committee has been working in Somalia since 2006, providing essential services to conflict and disaster affected communities. The IRC has been operational in Central Somalia (Mudug and Galgadud regions) and Mogadishu implementing interventions in the areas of livelihood, Governance, protection, GBV, WASH and health reaching out to more than 200,000 conflict and drought affected people.

SCOPE OF WORK:

The GBV Senior Program Manager will direct and oversee all aspects of IRC’s GBV program in Somalia, which includes response services (focused on Clinical Care for Sexual Assault Survivors (CCSAS), psychosocial support and case management) and capacity building of local service providers. With direct management support from the Field Coordinator and technical support from the GBV Coordinator, the GBV Senior Program Manager will ensure that the goals and objectives of the projects are met in a timely and effective manner. Specific responsibilities include oversight of technical service delivery, monitoring and evaluation, professional development and training of GBV staff, and project cycle management of grants and budgets. He/she will provide appropriate mentorship to GBV officers and promote coordination among the local stakeholders. The GBV Senior Program Manager will report to the Field Coordinator.

Must be willing to travel frequently with approximately 30% of time spent in Mogadishu and 70% traveling to Galkacyo, Garowe, & Dhusamareb

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Gender/ Women Studies, social work, public health, international affairs or other appropriate fields is preferred (or a BA in one of these areas with substantive experience in a similar field).
• At least 2 years program management experience in the field of gender-based violence working with conflict-affected populations in emergency settings
• Experience in managing GBV programs in Somalia is preferred and knowledge of Somali language is required.
• Proven experience in effectively managing, motivating, coaching and mentoring staff
• Strong budget management, grant writing, monitoring and evaluation and multi project management experience
• Demonstrated ability to work with and build the capacity of local stakeholders such as local NGOs, health service providers;
• Excellent English writing skills required.
• Must have strong computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel,

Full description of this position and application details can be viewed through our website www.rescue.org/careers.Applications should be received on or before**30th May 2015**

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY