I JOB SUMMARY

GBV Protection and PSS (Psycho Social Support) officer position holder is responsible to provide coordination and supervision for effective implementation of the project objective at ground level. S/he will be also responsible for the implementation of Women Lead in Emergency: Strengthening GBV response and directly provide Gender mainstreaming, GBV and PSS technical and professional support for the staff working under her/his supervision.

II RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Job Responsibility 1: Planning and Implementation of Program Activities

• Ensures that planning and implementation of the project activities are in accordance with the program principles, approaches, and procedures of the organization;
• Works closely with other project staffs and partners in planning, and implementing the project activities;
• Ensures effective implementation of the project activities as per the set plan of action and as per the donor requirement.
• Makes sure that all plans are down to annual, quarterly and weekly basis and same is done for by project officers and facilitators; % of time 25%

Job Responsibility 2: Technical Support and Capacity Building

• Develop and maintain close working relationship with INGOs and Partner Government officials particularly project signatories at woreda and zonal level.
• Provides support for all trainings, workshops, and meetings conducted at zonal/woreda level.
• Work with local authorities and support victims of GBV to get appropriate care and treatment
• Conduct training need assessment to identify government line offices and project staffs knowledge gap and design appropriate training accordingly.
• Promote and represent the interests of the Gender mainstreaming, GBV and PSS program with regards to all relevant stakeholders;
• Contribute to effective information management on SGBV survivors through the provision of disaggregated data on populations of concern and their problems.
• Contribute to the joint GBV/ Child Protection Working Group.
• Oversee & support the day to day implementation of program activities including case management/psychosocial support, follow-up and advocacy to meet the needs of beneficiaries & strengthening community capacity to prevent & respond to incidents of GBV
• Assist mapping, establishment and strengthening of GBV referral pathways;
• Conduct GBV case manageiment and PSS services for GBV survivors and make appropriate referral for specialized and confidential comprehensive servcies.
• Identify individuals with MHPSS cases and refer for specialized services.
• Manage emergency cash assistances for GBV survivors who are eligible.
• Close monirtoring and documenting the outcome of each supported cases as a mandatory process.
• Assist in conducting rapid PSS assessment
• Identify individulals who are traumatized and require PSS service.
• Provide PFA for GBV survivors and others in distress
• Ensure PSHEA is integrated in project implementation
• Oversee and monitor Women friendly spaces established.
• Lead community dialogues % of time 20%

Job Responsibility 3: Monitoring and Supervision

• Maintain up-to-date data related to GBV /PSS in emergency project activities and deliver it to learning designed and measurement manager for data entry and analysis.
• Organizes and facilitates joint participatory monitoring programs with zonal and woreda partners.
• Facilitates/Conducts joint, supportive supervision with Zonal/Woreda /MOH, Women Affairs Bureau and other government staffs from signatory sectors.
• Facilitates and conduct regular review meetings and project review schedules at all woreda levels along with project staff and work with different institutions to create institutional commitment;
• Together with other Project team sets project quality standards and action steps and monitor the performance accordingly;
• Conducts regular supportive supervision to IDPs and host community for girls groups, boys groups, parents and other project interventions % of time = 20%

Job Responsibility 4: Facilitate Learning and Net Working

• Establishes firm and institutionalized working relationship with local government officials, community institutions, IDP Committees and other stake holders;
• Keeps up to date the development in the sectors, including best practices examples in country and ensure ongoing personal development and learning;
• Prepares regular project progress updates at all woredas level and discuss with representatives of the woreda;
• Represents CARE in woreda and zone level meetings, coordination forum on issues related to GBV in emergency. % of time =10%

Job Responsibility 5: Reporting, Staff Supervision, Coaching and Team Building:

• Develops appropriate reporting formats together with the head Office monitoring and evaluation officer teams
• Collects, organize and summarize monthly and quarterly performance reports from project officers/empowerment for facilitators.
• Monitor the quality and reliability of the reports collected from project officers;
• Supervises, coach and gives technical backup to Project Officers.
• Conducts performance review and appraisal of the employee under his/her supervision according to the policy of the organization. % of time = 20%

Job Responsibility 6: Perform other duties as assigned. % of Time = 5 %

III PROBLEM SOLVING (Thinking Environment)

• Levels one and two of problem solving apply to the incumbent. The incumbent involves with daily routine activities, she/he also uses interpolative skills to pick and choose the right solution to address given problems.

IV GENDER EQUALITY

• Understanding and demonstrated commitment to the importance of gender, youth and social inclusion issues.
• Demonstrated commitment to principles of Gender Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and PSEAH (safeguarding), as evidenced in previous positions / programming.

A) EDUCATION/TRAINING

Required:

• Degree in psychology, gender studies, sociology, social work, or related areas of focus from a recognized University.
• NGO experience is a plus

B) EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• 3 years of relevant experience with the first degree and 2 years of relevant experience plus post graduate degree
• Experience on implementing or leading Sexual and reproductive health and/or Gender focused projects in emergency and
• Experience in conducting GBV case management and PSS services to GBV survivors
• Experience on working with internally displaced people

C) TECHNICAL SKILLS

Required:

• Language proficiency in written and spoken English;
• Computer proficiency;
• Good communication and report writing skill;
• Fluency in the Local Language is mandatory in the respective regions.
• Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, sensitivity to rural adolescent health, economic and social needs, conceptual understanding of participatory approach and sustainable development.

D) COMPETENCIES

• Respect, accountability, courage, excellence, building partnerships, stress tolerance, building commitment, coaching, interpersonal skill, operational decision-making, planning and organizing, information monitoring.