Somalia: GBV Officer

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. Using a protection of human rights framework, DRC has mainly focused on Somalis who are displaced by conflict. Program includes protection, livelihoods, food and NFI distribution, water and sanitation, Emergency Shelter and advocacy amongst others. There are 4 main program offices in Somalia, one in Yemen, one in Kenya and one regional office in Nairobi. There are also non-operational region wide initiatives, focusing on advocacy and capacity building, which are supported from the Nairobi regional office. Currently there is over 19 DRC staff in Hiiran region. The last three years have seen some growth in program size, but primarily there has been a growth in number of support and management functions demanding and required by the program offices, in order to maintain quality and accountability. DRC is looking for a female qualified candidate for the vacant post of GBV officer based in Beletweyne office.

PURPOSE
Under the supervision of the Protection officer, the GBV Officer will coordinate all aspects of project implementation, including quality programming, capacity-building, documentation, and standardization, in compliance with DRC and the donor’s policies and procedures. For aspects related to procedures on how to deal with GBV incidents she will coordinate directly with the GBV specialist.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• GBV officer is responsible for the correct and efficient implementation of the GBV activities conducted by two LNGOs focusing on the regular monitoring of the LNGOs GBV case workers in Beletweyne. Superficially as follows:
• conduct with the close support of the GBV specialist, case management trainings for the LNGOs staff ( case workers and others) and prepare a weekly schedule for regular coaching of the LNGOs partner and assistance in solving difficult cases;
• Support LNGOs to ensure timely case management for GBV women and girl (including legal advice, referral to hospitals and clinics, material assistance when existing);
• Ensure the referral mechanism system (GBV/CP SOPs) is known, applied and monitored;
• Monitor and follow up the outcomes of the material assistance provided for the survivors. Conduct post distribution monitoring with interviews to evaluate the impact of the material given to them.
• Support the awareness sessions at the MCHs and for the community (12) and referral activities conducted by LNGOs staff by establishing regular contacts with communities, elders, Imans, camp leaders, village leaders etc and local authorities and engaging them in awareness sessions;
• Make sure awareness schedule are respected, planned and coordinated in advance;
• Support LNGOs partners in maintaining a safe and confidential record keeping system and making sure referral of cases are confidential, safe and in a timely manner;
• Attend protection cluster and CP meetings and report on the GBV activities.
• Build good working relationships with other GBV services and partners such as hospitals, MCHs, police, legal and paralegal, case workers to assure the referral of GBV cases is confidential, safe and according to GBV minimum standards;
• On a weekly and monthly basis prepare progress report and share with the Protection Officer/GBV specialist.
• Assessment/registration and distribution of solar torches for 100 HHs. ( with the actively participation of the community).
• Conduct evaluation of the distribution by randomly interview HHs after the 2 months of the distribution.
• Prepare the solar torchers distribution report.
• Support/help to prepare LNGOs monthly reports (GBVIMS report, awareness and narrative reports).
• If needed, represent DRC in the GBVWG in Mogadishu and feedback on gaps/issues identified for case management, referrals and GBV service provision.
• Assist/help the protection coordinator/protection cluster focal point in Hiran and undertake tasks requested by him
• Translator in trainings and workshops for local partners and other actors, if requested;
• Undertake any other relevant duties or assignments not listed here as directed by the direct supervisor, Protection Officer, the Deputy/Area Manager and the GBV specialist;

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Essential:

• Bachelor degree in International Law, Political Science, Psychology, Social Science, Public health and/or previous experience with other organization working in Somalia
• Minimum of 2 years job experience in Protection/Child Protection/GBV
• At least 1 years’ experience working in Hiran region
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Stable and robust character and a good team-player
• Excellent communication skills, calm and a good sense of humor
• Proven commitment to accountability practices.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Somali

This position is reserved for female candidates only
Preferable:

• Good negotiator in working with local NGOs and local authority
• Able to work under pressure;
• Initiative, sound judgment and dedication;
• Experience and willingness to work in the field;
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills.
• Fluency in English and Somali.
• Knowledge of GBVWGs system in South Central is an asset

Interested candidates who meet the above mentioned requirements should apply by submitting their applications (in English and consisting of a Cover letter and an Updated CV no longer than 4 pages including contact details of 3 professional referees) to the following email: Jobs.Hiran@drcsomalia.org and indicate “GBV Officer–Beletweyne, Somalia” as the subject heading.

The closing date is on: Wednesday 23th Dec 2015, 4:30PM