We're hiring: GBV Coordinator (female)

Position title: GBV Coordinator (female)

Duration: One year with possible extension

Location: Duhok, Zakho, Domiz 2 camp

Deadline for submission: 10th June 2021 

Job summary:
The primary function of the GBV Coordinator is to provide technical guidance and supervision for the successful implementation of all protection activities, in particular GBV prevention and response activities of the Lotus Flower in multiple sites in Duhok and Zakho cities and Domiz 2 camp. The GBV Coordinator’s role is to ensure quality of implementation of protection-related program components, guide development of future protection activities, and provide support to protection staff in the field sites. She will also be responsible for managing donor relations and country-level representation.

Tasks and responsibilities:

·      Program planning: In close cooperation with the members of the GBV team, you will develop steps and procedures for timely planning and implementation of all elements in the GBV program, in particular all training, GBV response, prevention, and coordination activities

·      Provide strategic direction and undertake analysis of GBV trends, gaps in services, and Lotus Flower capacities to better address needs

·      Contribute to program design and oversee the preparation of concept notes and proposals

·      Contribute to ongoing programmatic assessments

·      Prepare financial plans including procurement and spending plans in line with protection programs

·      Work with logistics to procure protection program supplies

·      Program implementation and capacity development

·      Provide ongoing technical support and capacity-building for protection staff during program implementation

·      Organise and lead technical training as needed for GBV staff and other (field-based) staff working in other response sectors to ensure protection mainstreaming

·      Provide technical support to strengthen and standardise programming across sites, including psychosocial support activities and case management systems, outreach and prevention strategies, youth-oriented response and awareness-raising efforts

·      Compile monthly, quarterly, and other reports, on time and with accurate data

·      Spearhead establishment of women and youth friendly spaces as hubs for recreational activities, training, information, and support for women and youth

·      Coordination: Work with other partners to ensure smooth functioning of referral network for protection response, including timely and confidential access to all available components of GBV response

·      Promote and support strategies for staff self-care and arrange regular field visits to support field teams

·      Code of Conduct: It is our shared responsibility and obligation to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Trafficking in Persons, Child Safeguarding and any suggested violation to our Code of Conduct, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any suggested activities then you have an obligation to report them.

 
Required qualifications and skills:

·      A university graduate with at least three years of experience in a relevant field, and of work in protection project implementation in a humanitarian/recovery context

·      Ideally the candidate should be able to use MS Word, Excel and have knowledge of Microsoft Project

·      Fluency in written and spoken Arabic, Kurdish and English

·      Proven communication, interpersonal, representation, negotiation and leadership skills

·      Proven skills and experience in report writing and budget management
 

How to apply:
Please send your CV and cover letter to careers@thelotusflower.org, stating “GBV coordinator vacant position“ in the subject line of your email.