GBV Team Leader

[Samarra,Tikrit,Iraq ]

Key Responsibilities

 

• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within the scope, and within budget.
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Track project costs in order to meet budget
• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
• Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed
• Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement
• Provide direct support and care for adult survivors of GBV and age-appropriate specialized support and care for adolescent, male, and girl child survivors of GBV, including counseling and case management.
• Follow GBV guiding principles of respect, confidentiality, and safety/security, and non-discrimination while providing services.
• Work with stakeholders to develop and strengthen referral networks and monitor the implementation of the referral pathway to improve survivors access to confidential, safe GBV services in a timely manner to meet their needs

• In consultations with women and girls, develop and support to implement a series of age-appropriate and group emotional and social support activities for women and girls, with an emphasis on meeting the needs of survivors of GBV and strengthening support networks among women and girls.

• Diploma in Social Work/Social Sciences/Counseling/psychology/ health or other related field preferred. A degree in similar fields would be an added advantage.
• Counseling and experience/ working with women and girls in the direct provision of counseling and psychosocial support to survivors of gender-based violence with a reputable organization or local women organizations/groups, including experience counseling survivors of abuse or violence.
• Excellent listening and observation skills, including the ability to create trust, support, respect, and interact with survivors of all ages, background,s, and diversity
• 3 years experience in the direct provision of counseling and psychosocial support to survivors of gender-based violence, including child survivors preferred and an added advantage but not a must. Good facilitation skills and experience required
• Clear understanding, including demonstrated positive attitudes on gender inequality, and issues surrounding violence against women and girls STRONGLY preferred.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients always is essential.
• Ability to lead, train, supervises, facilitates, and motivates other GBV staff and local partners in their respective tasks in a professional, respectful and supportive manner.
• Positive and professional attitude, able to organize, maintain composure and prioritize work under pressure, work overtime when necessary and can coordinate multiple tasks, and maintain attention to detail. Ability to work as a member of a team essential.

Please forward your application/resume with the title “GBV Team Leader” as the subject of the email to: [email protected]