Social / Gender Based Violence (GBV)Specialist- Somalia National
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Reports to Deputy Area Representative- Hirshabelle & Galmudug states
Role Dimensions Save the Children operates across all zones in Somalia and currently has three main area offices and additional 11 field offices. Programmatically Somalia is a large Country Office with more than $110million annual budget and staff over 650 staff
ROLE PURPOSE:
The Social / Gender Based Violence (GBV) Specialist is directly responsible for supporting the technical aspects of the GBV activities for the Damal Cafimaad project by ensuring it is implemented with quality.
S/he will oversee the planning and implementation of GBV activities, build capacity, manage the GBV staff, provide technical support to other components under the program, and ensure GBV prevention and response aspects are integrated throughout the program and internal and external coordination.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential:
- A master’s degree in sociology, anthropology or community development, population studies or gender.
- At least eight years of general professional experience and at least 2 years clinical experience providing care for survivors of sexual assault.
- At least five years of specific experience in supervising GBV and FGM/C prevention and response activities; GBV and FGM/C awareness in a healthcare setting is required
- At least three years of demonstrable experience in GBV legal frameworks, principles of medical care of GBV and FGM/C, data collection and analysis on GBV and FGM/C.
- Excellent knowledge of the guiding and ethical principles that govern work with survivors of GBV and FGM/C and good practices in the implementation of activities to prevent and address GBV and FGM/C.
- Excellent command of Somali and strong ability to write reports.
- Experience in situation analysis, health assessments and program implementation;
- Prior extensive training in the clinical management of rape (sexual assault);
- Strong knowledge of s the survivor-cantered approach and case management in humanitarian context;
- Experience in FGM reconstruction, complications treatments and restoration procedures preferred.
- Familiarity with the following materials; any relevant MoH guidelines, the WHO guideline on reproductive health training; IASC’s Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP); and IASC guidelines for HIV/AIDS and PEP; UNFPA training manuals
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively to the field, under sometimes difficult and occasionally insecure circumstances.
- Excellent computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Epi-Info/SPSS, Outlook, and the internet.
- Ability to multitask, work under pressure, exercise flexibility, and adaptability to transition.
- Commitment to Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy
Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document. To see a full a job description, please visit our website at https://somalia.savethechildren.net/careers
Application will be close on 22-August -2023
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
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