SPECIALIST, GBV PREVENTION MALE ENGAGEMENT Full Time

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training, relief and development programs.
Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

International Medical Corps interventions in the Central African Republic consist of the provision emergency Health, and Nutrition Care services, as well as emergency Protection assistance in response to gender-based violence perpetrated against Internally Displaced People and vulnerable host communities, affected by conflict. While providing basic primary health care services to the beneficiaries, International Medical Corps also focuses on capacity building of existing human resources, in order to deliver and take ownership of health, nutrition and protection programs implemented by International Medical Corps, thus assuring the sustainability of the health program for the coming years.

International Medical Corps, with the support of BHA, NDICI and ECHO, acts as a first responder to the CAR humanitarian crisis in Ouaka, Vakaga and Haute-Kotto Prfectures. International Medical Corps has also extended its partnership with the EC, through the Bekou Trust Fund, to carry out a multi-year project; The Gender Based Violence Prevention Strengthening Project.

IMC’s protection activities are largely focused on Gender Based Violence prevention (GBV) and response. This year, with the support of BHA, the program is seeing an improving of prevention activities. Like most of society, CAR people evolve in a patriarchal system in which women’s right are not respected. IMC plans to target men in preventing GBV through the approach Engaging Men as positive role model. Because it seems important to create an environment safer for communities in general and for women and girls, in particular. Men are in position to influence social norms, attitudes, gender roles and expectations, and stop violence. To address this gap, IMC plans to recruit an international staff with strong experience in the methodology of involving men in GBV prevention using community-based approach.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Male Engagement for GBV Prevention Specialist will be responsible for integrating informed and accountable approaches for GBV prevention into broader GBV prevention and response programming. The Specialist will build capacity of staff, partners, and community focal points to strengthen male engagement in GBV prevention at the community level.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning
• Work closely with GBV Coordinator/GBV Manager/GBV Technical Advisor, as relevant, to achieve program goals
• Coordinate with partner agencies, as relevant, to organize training and support capacity building needs
• Support recruitment of new staff to strengthen organizational capacity for male engagement in GBV prevention
• Ensure adherence to IMC’s GBV Minimum Standards, as well as relevant inter-agency guidelines and standards
• Conduct assessments, as needed, to deepen understanding of social norms, community practices, existing prevention efforts, and relevance of different approaches for the context.
• Coordinate with government focal points, local partners, and women’s networks to develop appropriate GBV prevention strategies and approaches
• Plan and procure supplies required for program activities, in line with budget and project timelines

Capacity Building and Implementation
• Lead direct trainings and ToTs for IMC staff and partners
• Select and mobilize community focal points and volunteers to support male engagement, including facilitation of discussion groups
• Build capacity of relevant community-based actors to lead male engagement activities
• Maintain regular support and coaching for staff, partners, volunteers, focal points
• Develop/adapt discussion guides and other program tools, as needed
• Develop/adapt monitoring tools, as needed
• Organize community events
• Ensure effective community participation throughout implementation, including leadership of women and girls

Monitoring and Reporting
• Seek and analyse community feedback and adapt activities accordingly
• Compile regular reports on cycles of engagement, outlining successes, lessons learned, and opportunities for improvement
• Monitor and document all planned program activities
• Contribute to internal and external reports, on time and with accurate data
• Ensure compliance with donor regulations

Security and Conduct
• Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies
• Foster a safe and supportive working environment for all GBV staff, volunteers, and partners
• Exemplify core principles of GBV programming, including respect, non-discrimination, responsible use of power, nonviolence, and promotion of gender equality
• Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the program and organization, notably through adherence to the Code of Conduct and Ethics, including compliance with anti-harassment, safeguarding and PSEA policies

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

Code of Conduct
As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.

If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

Safeguarding
It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons.

Equal Opportunities
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Typically, a Bachelor’s degree in related area. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Typically, 6+ years of related experience, including implementation of male engagement approaches for prevention of GBV
• Demonstrated application of GBV core competencies and commitment to core principles of GBV programming
• Familiarity with male engagement approaches, including EMAP, SASA! and others
• Relevant regional experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of standards and guidance related to protection from SEA
• Facilitation experience required
• Assessment experience required
• Experience working with local partners and community mobilization
• Profound cross-cultural awareness
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, remain flexible, and apply experience and guidance to evolving challenges
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written

Additional Technical or Language Requirements

Fluent in French English B2 level Arabic will be added advantage

MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE SCHEME

All offers of employment at International Medical Corps are subject to satisfactory references and background checks. International Medical Corps participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme from the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response (SCHR). In accordance with this, we will request information from an applicant’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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