Posted on: Tue 29-05-2018

MEDECINS DU MONDE FRANCE seeks

NOTE: This Position is Been Re-advertised if you have apply less than two weeks ago no need to apply again.

Position:

Gender Base Violence Supervisor

Line Manager:

Gender Base Violence Coordinator

Line reports:

N/A

Length of contract:

6 months

Possibility for extension:

yes

For more than 30 years, Médecins du Monde, a campaigning medical organization committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations at home and abroad. It has continued to highlight obstacles that exist in accessing health care and has secured sustainable improvements in health-for-all policies. Those working for this independent organization do not solely dispense care and treatment but condemn violations of human dignity and rights and fight to improve matters for populations living in precarious situations.

MdM currently works in 46 countries across all continents where it focuses on 4 priority areas: caring for the health of migrants and displaced persons, promoting sexual and reproductive health, combating HIV and reducing the harm and risks associated with drug use, crises and conflicts.  

JOB TASKS 

He/she will support the Implementation of GBV services in Damboa, Azir and Gumsuri, under the leadership of the GBV Coordinator.

I.                      TASKS DESCRIPTION:

1.      Develop Community Linkages and support Community mobilization

-        Carry out a mapping of all actors responding to GBV in the area and develop a strong network to foster information exchange and synergies, with the support of the GBV Coordinator;

-        Coordinate with other actors to ensure safe referrals for GBV Survivors;

-        Actively participate to local coordination efforts with GBV actors, if any;

-        Supervise the implementation of GBV activities, in close collaboration with the medical department including MHPSS team and other GBV actors;

-        Ensure the quality of activities through regular monitoring and technical support, data collection and management, and provide guidance in case of difficulties;

-        Participate to the development of communication and sensitization tools (posters, leaflets, image boxes…);

-        Coordinate and supervise the community mobilization activities in close collaboration with MDM community mobilizers, GBV actors as well as other stakeholders (ex: community, religious leaders, youth or women groups, other NGOs …);

-        Make sure data collection of community mobilization activities is done timely and in line with quality standards.

2.      Human resource, capacity building / training

-        Identify the capacity building needs of MDM’s partner and MDM’s community mobilizers related to GBV and promote capacity building of staff.

-        Collaborate with the medical team for the follow-up of the GBV activities, identify areas to strengthen and proposes adjustments to ensure the quality of the medical care for victims of GBV.

-        Collaborate with the Mental Health team for the follow-up of the GBV activities, identifies area to strengthen and proposes adjustments to ensure the quality of the psychosocial support for victims of GBV.

3.      Advocacy

-        Take part, if necessary, with the MDM team, partners or other actors to advocacy activities.

-        Provide support in contextualizing and translating advocacy messages in local language when/if needed.

4.      Reporting and information management

-        Share to the GBV coordinator any difficulties met in the field and propose solutions or adjustments.

-        Collects GBV weekly compilations report from supervisors and makes sure data are properly filled in, and then proceeds to data entry in the GBV database;

-        Participates in Data crosschecking and analysis of GBV trends with GBV coordinator, suggests adjustments in activities or data collection;

-        If needed, participate to meetings with the State Ministry of Health or other stakeholders involved in GBV;

-        Participate to internal MDM meetings;

-        Contribute to MDM weekly and monthly reports;

-        Contribute to improving the overall GBV strategy.

 

II.             OTHERS:

·        You will be committed to MdM’s values and be motivated by its non-statutory, Not-For-Profit model.

• Demonstrated experience in capacity building for local organizations
• Strong understanding of gender, human rights, and issues surrounding violence against women arid girls
• Demonstrated experience in developing and facilitating trainings and workshops tailored for individuals from a variety of professional and educational backgrounds; understanding of appropriate evaluation approaches, metrics, and tools to determine the effectiveness of the training in meeting target objectives essential

·       Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsComply with MdM policies and practice with respect to code of conduct, safety and security and other relevant policies and procedures.

 

PROFILE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor of Social Science, Social Work,  Public Health diploma, Gender Studies, or other related field
• 3-5 years professional experience in social services sector experience working with international non- government organizations in sectors focusing on gender, women's empowerment, and/or violence prevention
• Demonstrated experience of working with communities
• Demonstrated experience in capacity building
• Strong understanding of gender, human rights, and issues surrounding violence against women arid girls
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating trainings and workshops tailored for individuals from a variety of professional and educational backgrounds
• Excellent interpersonnel and communication skills
• Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email
• Languages: Hausa and English, other local languages an advantage

·        Team player

To apply:

·        NOTE: This Position is Been Re-advertised if you have apply less than two weeks ago no need to apply again.

·        To apply, please submit: a two page curriculum vitae, three work-related references and one page cover letter, in One Document explaining how your skills and experience match the job requirements stated above. If possible, please send all the above in one document – MS Word or PDF. Also, write the job title and your name in the subject line. Send to [email protected]

·       Deadline for submission: 10th June, 2018.

·       Only applications by email will be considered

·       Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

·       We are unable to accept phone calls. 

Information:

Starting date:  ASAP

Place of office: Damboa

All positions outside Damboa will attract extra Benefits

We’ll pay attention only to the complete files in English.

Our process of selection include some written tests and oral interviews.

Please notice that if you have not heard from MdM within 2 weeks, you should presume you were not short listed for this position. However, MdM thanks you for your interest and encourages you to apply for other openings where your skills and experience match.

MdM stands up for the integration of people living with disabilities and fights against discrimination.

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