Background: International
Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR) Kenya Country Office with financial
support from UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women and Girls (EVAW)
started implementation of a 3 year project in January 2016 in the northern
Kenya counties of Samburu, Marsabit and Isiolo.
It is for this reason that
IIRR is seeking to recruit a project officer to coordinate implementation of
the project in the selected counties.
Project goal: The overall goal of the project, is to ensure that women and
girls in Samburu, Marsabit and Isiolo counties of northern Kenya are better
protected from Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and harmful cultural
practices e.g. early forced marriages and Female Genital Mutilation/cut (FGM/C)
and survivors have access to support services (medical, psychosocial and legal)
by December 2018.
Position: Gender Based Violence Project Officer
Workstation: Field Office – Northern Kenya
Position: Gender Based Violence Project Officer
Workstation: Field Office – Northern Kenya
Job Scope (Purpose): To provide technical support to the project assistants and local
partners and thus ensure project activities by IIRR and partners are
implemented according to plans and approved budget to achieve the desired
results.
Key tasks: Under the direct supervision of the Country Director (CD), the incumbent SGBV Project Officer will be based in Northern Kenya and be responsible in carrying out the following duties and responsibilities:
Coordination and technical support:
Key tasks: Under the direct supervision of the Country Director (CD), the incumbent SGBV Project Officer will be based in Northern Kenya and be responsible in carrying out the following duties and responsibilities:
Coordination and technical support:
- In
collaboration with CD, provide leadership/technical assistance on SGBV
issues to the targeted communities and all stakeholders to ensure
comprehensive approach to SGBV, and improve the visibility of IIRR in
development work in Northern Kenya.
- Support
supervision of implementation of interventions to address Gender Based
Violence (GBV) with targeted population through a strong community-based
approach at the county level.
- Organize SGBV
working groups at the field level, providing much needed SGBV leadership
in the 3 counties.
- Attend and
actively participate in the health cluster coordination meetings,
providing inputs from the SGBV working group regularly including
challenges and gaps and possible solutions.
- Provide the
necessary support for MISP implementation through programme development
- Assist in the
harmonization, reproduction and dissemination of national guidelines and
treatment protocols for life saving procedures under the MISP for SGBV, as
identified through needs assessments.
- Facilitate
capacity building (formal/ informal and supportive supervision) of Health
care providers (HCPs), TOTs and Community Conversation Facilitators (CCFs)
psychosocial counselors, law enforcement agencies, female activists, local
government authorities and community leaders) and provide capacity
development based on needs and gaps as identified through needs
assessments.
- Support in
strengthening of GBV referral system or links and case management.
- To facilitate
the identification of human rights violations and protection risks,
including poor access by persons with specific needs related to GBV to
basic services.
- Support the
establishment and running of Community-based Protection Networks within
the community.
- Support the
establishment/strengthening and running of Women Friendly Spaces (Save
havens or rescue centres).
- Ensure regular
coordination with protection clusters in the counties and relevant
government authorities.
- Supervise the
activities of the CCFs and prepare routine reports; monthly updates,
quarterly, biannual and annual reports.
- In
collaboration with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), the officer will
lead in project monitoring and evaluation in coordination with the project
assistants, partners and communities.
- Lead in the
development of culturally sensitive and appropriate Behavior Change
Communication and Information and Education Communication (BCC/IEC)
materials on SGBV and dissemination/distribution at strategic points.
- Take lead in
the preparation of appropriate content for dissemination through local FM
radio on SGBV issues.
- Contribute,
within the strategic framework of the SGBV working groups activated in the
respective counties, for implementation and strengthening of the SGBV
response mechanisms in the three target counties.
- Liaise with the
state and county authorities (Ministries of Education/ Health/ Social
services gender/ youth) and the Children’s Department and interact positively
with development actors/ organizations to ensure that SGBV is integrated
in all response programmes/ projects of relevant organizations.
- Propose/
prepare procurement orders for medical supplies, equipment and accessories
as necessary and coordinate provision of such supplies to the target
health facilities/partners.
Partnerships:
- Identify and
assess possible implementing partners for SGBV interventions in the target
Counties
- Maintain and
strengthen partnerships for SGBV project/programme implementation with the
identified partners including local CBOs
- Facilitate the
updating/ and signing of Letters of Undertaking or Memorandums of
Understanding (LoU/MoUs) with implementing partners
- Participate in
regular meetings with stakeholders and partners and address issues
Fundraising and advocacy:
- Assist in
concept notes and project proposal writing to contribute to the appeal
process of the health component that includes SRHR, maternal health, HIV
prevention and medical care for survivors of sexual violence
- Support
implementing partners in community sensitization in HIV/SGBV topics as per
needs and identified gaps such that initiative is beneficiary driven.
- Advocate for
minimum initial service package MISP for SGBV in humanitarian settings as
lifesaving under the sphere project criteria
Monitoring and evaluation /
reporting
- Conduct regular
monitoring of implementing partners' activities to ensure that
deliverables are met, given the budget and timelines.
- Collect,
analyze and provide feedback on SGBV information and data to implementing
partners and IIRR SGBV interns
- Regularly
monitor and prepare reports on the rational and effective use of the
commodities and supplies received through UNTF project.
- Conduct joint
monitoring visits with government partners, UN Women, and CBOs, as
indicated.
- Prepare
standard periodic reports and progress updates on on-going UNTF SGBV
interventions
- Perform any
other duties assigned by the Supervisor (CD).
Required Competencies
- Values:
Integrity, commitment, embracing cultural diversity, embracing change.
- Core
Competencies: Achieving results, accountability, developing professional
expertise, analytical thinking, working in teams, communicating for
impact.
Required skills set and other
aspects:
- Possess
advocacy skills
- Results-based
programme orientation. Building partnerships
- Resource
mobilization
- Job
knowledge/Technical expertise. Proficiency in current computer Microsoft
office software applications
- Ability to work
under hardship conditions
Qualifications:
- At least a
first degree (Bachelor of Science in Nursing-BSN, or BSc Environmental
Health/advanced degree in Public Health is preferable.
- 3 years working
experience in implementing SGBV Projects with INGO or Government
- Fluency in written and oral English and spoken Kiswahili and an understanding of the local language (Either Samburu, Rendille or Borana) will be an added advantage.
Application Process:
If you are interested in this position, send us your application, a current CV including contact details of three (3) work-related referees, quoting current & expected remuneration. Applications shall be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Closing date for applications is 30th September, 2016 before 5pm to:
The Human Resources Office
International Institute of Rural Reconstruction
Africa Regional Center
E-Mail: recruitment@iirr.org
IIRR is an equal opportunity employer (for details about IIRR see www.iirr.org)
If you are interested in this position, send us your application, a current CV including contact details of three (3) work-related referees, quoting current & expected remuneration. Applications shall be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Closing date for applications is 30th September, 2016 before 5pm to:
The Human Resources Office
International Institute of Rural Reconstruction
Africa Regional Center
E-Mail: recruitment@iirr.org
IIRR is an equal opportunity employer (for details about IIRR see www.iirr.org)