Social / Gender Based Violence (GBV) Specialist – Baidoa, Somalia

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – VA 04/2023

Position Title

Social / Gender Based Violence (GBV) Specialist

Number of positions

1

Reporting to

Project Manager (Team Leader)

Duty Station

Baidoa, Somalia

Contract Duration

12 Months

Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 24 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across 50 countries, our 8,300 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good.

Action Against Hunger USA is part of the Action Against Hunger International network. As an independent NGO, Action Against Hunger USA currently manages operations in 8 countries: Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia and Haiti. Action Against Hunger-USA has over $100 million in programs, and approximately 1,800 permanent staff based in New York City, Washington D.C, Nairobi, and country offices. Additional growth is anticipated.

1. Job Summary

Action Against Hunger – Somalia seeks an experienced Social / Gender Based Violence (GBV) Specialist for the anticipated Damal Caafimaad Program. The purpose of the Damal Cafimaad call is to deliver the Essential Package of Health Services in Bakool Region for better health outcomes through strengthened essential health services provision. The project is funded by World Bank through the Federal Republic of Somalia. The GBV Specialist will work closely with the Regional Health Office to more effectively advocate for GBV prevention and responses in the program.

Purpose:

The GBV Specialist will be responsible for developing the capacity of CSOs and local stakeholders to more effectively advocate for GBV prevention and responses. S/he will design and provide a comprehensive package of GBV advocacy activities that support the technical and institutional development of partners on this project. Action Against Hunger anticipates that the GBV Specialist will be based Baidoa District but with project-funded travel to Bakool region This position is contingent on project funding.

Engagement:

Internally the GBV Specialist will collaborate closely with Project Manager and Technical team lead to he GBV Specialist will be responsible for developing the capacity of CSOs and local stakeholders to more effectively advocate for GBV prevention and response. Externally, he/she will closely liaise with the Regional Health Office, staff at health facility and partners.

Delivery:  

The Social / Gender Based Violence (GBV) Specialist will work towards reducing gender-based violence (GBV) in targeted districts in Bakool region by generating demand for more and better services to combat GBV. Illustrative activities could include capacity building of NGOs and women’s groups to better advocate for services; increasing the awareness of the problem of GBV and improving the ability of service providers and duty bearers to assist victims of GBV.

1. Essential Job Duties

·            Based on Global and Somalia-specific guidelines, ensure all GBV and FGM/C services are delivered in a technically accurate and safe manner

·            Take steps to mitigate risks in delivering GBV and FGM/C services

·            Train health service providers in GBV and FGM/C service provision

·            Conduct ongoing supervision of GBV and FGM/C services

·            Develop materials to ensure delivery of safe and effective GBV and FGM/C services         ·            Work with facilities to organize and execute GBV and FBM/C community consultation, stakeholder trainings, and awareness campaigns

·            Closely collaborate with Regional and State level Government to support a multi-sectoral response to GBV and FGM/C

·            Oversee the implementation of environmental and social standard documents, ESMF, LMP, SEP, SEAH Prevention and Response Action Plan, prepared for the project

·            Be the grievance management focal point person and coordinate receipt, resolution, closure and reporting on grievances.

III.   Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory responsibilities for the position. However, it requires strong collaborative and partnership skills to enable working with equivalent or senior level Regional Health Office focal persons.

1. Fiscal Responsibility

N/A

1. Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods and to concentrate on work, including typing, and turn out heavy volumes of work accurately, within short time frames under stressful situations in the context of a moderately noisy office with interruptions.
• To travel to the field, the employee must attest to a level of physical fitness capable of enduring physically difficult, highly stressful situations which may include the necessity to walk long distances, to eat a limited diet and/or to reside in potentially uncomfortable housing or tents.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Working Conditions, Travel and Environment

• The duties of the job require regular job attendance at least five days per week. Must be available to work outside normal office hours or on the weekends as required by contact with the missions, mission security, or other obligations.
• Must be able to travel as required for standard domestic and international business travel as well as to the missions if appropriate. While visiting the field, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high security risks and/or very basic living conditions and outside weather conditions, as well is to infectious diseases.

VII.     Gender Equality Commitments & Zero Tolerance to Abuse

• Foster an environment that reinforces values of people of all genders equal access to information.
• Provide a work environment where people of all genders must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance.
• Promote a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all stakeholders, particularly for children, beneficiaries, and members of staff.
• Help to prevent any type of abuse including workplace harassment and sexual abuse and exploitation.
• Respect beneficiaries’ women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status.
• Value and respect all cultures.