GBV Manager

[Erbil,Iraq ]

CONTEXT:

MdM has been working in Iraq since the 1990s. During its first mission in the country, MdM was providing general and specialized medical services (surgery, training programs for traditional birth attendants). Since then, MdM had several programs which included paediatric surgery, contributing to the renewal of techniques and knowledge of surgical, medical and paramedical staff in 1997, emergency medical activities in 2002, building local capacity on basic emergency healthcare services at community level in 2006. From 2009 to 2011, MdM supported an Iraqi NGO in the implementation of a program aimed at improving the skills of midwives and traditional birth attendants in accordance with recognized international standards.

In 2014, with the arrival of ISIL, MdM started to provide immediate healthcare support through curative and preventive care including MHPSS services to IDPs and host communities in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KR-I). Later, MdM expanded its support to the most vulnerable IDPs and host communities outside of the KR-I region, in Kirkuk Governorate in July 2015, and in Ninewa Governorate in April 2016. Since 2018, MdM has developed a program where activities are gradually handed over to the MoH.

 

Main responsibilities 

 

The GBV Manager provides technical supervision of the implementation and integration of the GBV theme in the mission’s activities

S/he ensure the operational roll-out of the intervention strategy, technical support, quality of treatment and relevance of prevention and responses to GBV,  as well as information relating to GBV.

S/he directly or indirectly lead/supervise teams (MdM or partners)

 

Working relations 

The GBV Manager reports directly to the General Coordinator and receives technical support from the Health and MHPSS advisors in HQ.

 

S/he will supervise and provide direct technical support to GBV Supervisors (case managers)

 

S/he will work closely with the full coordination team which includes:

• Medical coordinator
• MHPSS coordinator/ MHPPS staff
• Field Co
• Security and access supervisor.  

S/he works in close collaboration with the Field Teams in particular:

• Health Facility Supervisor
• MHPSS staff
• Program Managers
• Community Mobilization Officer

 

S/he works in close collaboration with GBV focal staff of Partners NNGOs

 

 

 

 

 

Essential duties

The GBV (Gender based Violence) Manager is responsible to ensure quality of GBV case management services in all three field locations (Kirkuk, Sinjar and Mosul), provide guidance to case workers, and offer training based on assessments and evaluations. In addition to hiring caseworkers with the right qualities, knowledge and skills, this qualified senior staff will supervise and mentor caseworkers. He/she will provide technical expertise and leadership for MDM and partners NGOs to ensure GBV interventions are implemented based on national and international standards. 

 

1. Gender based Violence case management

• Provide guidance to GBV supervisors for case management (intake and closure and on an ad hoc basis when required by GBV supervisors)
• Provide training and mentorship to GBV supervisors based on GBV supervisors’ self-assessment and case evaluation
• Provide GBV supervisor with tools and material to ensure quality of case management
• Work with PMs to create and maintain a supportive and safe working environment for case managers
• Monitor safety and security situation to allow GBV case workers to work safely and apply protection principles
• Ensure on-going mapping of services in area of interventions

 

2. Monitoring of case management

• Ensure all documentations on reported cases and referrals made are updated, accurate, organized and well maintained by case workers
• Conduct case management supervision sessions
• Ensure monitoring of activities and results are achieved against the project indicators
• Provide internal and external reports to the General coordinator and health and MHPSS advisor in HQ in line with internal approval time schedules (situation report) and external contractual deadlines (project reports).

 

3. Represent MDM to key players in the protection and GBV sector

• Represent MdM to NGOs, UN agencies, local and national government bodies, donors and other relevant parties in the field and share information with the coordination team
• Represent MDM in the protection cluster and GBV working group, ensuring active participation and timely reporting
• Ensure accurate reporting to protection cluster and /or GBV working group
• In the event of a visit by a donor, play an active role in preparing and managing the visit.
• Work in close coordination with selected partner National NGOs, with whom MDM has developed an MoU aiming to assist in capacity development

 

4. Build capacity on GBV program activities for relevant staff of MDM and partner NNGO

• Identify training needs for MDM team and partner NGOs
• Ensure the quality of the training and supervision conducted by GBV supervisors by preparing training manuals, training tools and supervision tools.

 

The current program focuses on supporting the local health authorities in providing quality PHC services (including MHPSS and GBV response) and continue to strengthen the capacities of local public health authorities in Dohuk, Kirkuk and Ninewa governorates, to provide quality care and respond to health needs of IDPs, returnees and vulnerable host communities.

This includes:

• A combination of direct and complementary services such as case management
• Mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS),
• Gender based violence (GBV) integrated within the PHCC general health services, SRH and MHPSS services (referral)
• As a cross cutting approach MdM is planning to develop a community health based (CHB) approach to ensure community participation, while empowering individuals.

 

Education

• Master’s in social work, sociology or psychology, public health, or gender studies

 

Professional experience

• At least 2 years of case management experience, preferably with an INGO/NGO in the humanitarian sector
• Experience in supervision and providing technical guidance on case management
• Experience in remote management and humanitarian setting

 

Skills and qualities required

• Knowledge and understanding of case management tools (forms, evaluations, standards, assessment)
• Adherence to ethical considerations and principles in regard to working with vulnerable populations.
• Ability to maintain the security and confidentiality of cases.
• Capacity building skills
• Supportive management style (experience managing and supervising staff)
• Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office

 

Required personal skills

• Independence, ability to take the initiative and responsibility
• Extremely flexible and strong ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations.
• Good analytical skills
• Anticipation and adaptability,
• Strong problem- solving skills in day to day and crisis situations
• Ability to classify and to manage priorities
• Adaptability to changing priorities
• Listening and diplomacy skills
• Good people and communication skills
• Demonstrates self-care
• Trustworthiness and rigor

 

Languages

• English: Fluent
• Arabic: Fluent
• Kurdish: Fluent

Employment conditions

• Position based in Erbil (with regular travel to the field)
• 3 months contract with possibility of extension

Submit CV and Cover letter  by Email to [email protected]

including the subject:

Ref: 2021-ERB-10

LAST SUBMISSION DATE ON October 24, 2021

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