International Medical Corps (IMC) is a global humanitarian non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and medical relief programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, non-political, non-sectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide.

 

IMC started operations in Nigeria with a focus on building the capacity of local health system and communities and ensure the provision of quality, accessible health and nutrition care for children under five years. The Government of Nigeira declared a state of emergency (SoE) in Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe states in the north eastern part of the country in 2013. Since the SOE was declated, there has been asignificant increase internally displaced persons in the northeas! International Medical Corps has launched an emergency response in Northeas! to assess and address the needs of the affected populations..

 

GBV Manager- (Abuja)

 

 

Background/Experience

•  Bachelor of Arts and M.Sc in Social Science, Public Health, Human Rights or other related field 2-3 years professional management experience in community-based Protection or GBV programming, preferably in an emergency context.

•  At least one year of experience supervising a large team provding direct services and/or working at the community level.

•  Clear understanding of gender, human rights, and issues surrounding violence against women and girls,

•  Demonstrated experience facilitating trainings and workshops on Gender/GBV issues 

•  Familiarity with M&E system design and implementation.

•  Experience writing reports for donors, governments and the general public

•  Excellent drafting and oral communication skills in English.

•  Positive and professional attitude, including ability to lead and work well in a team setting.

•  Strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain attention to detail.

•  Fluency in English and Hausa.

•  Excellent computer skills including MS Word, Excel and Power Point.

•  Familiarity with program design, including log frames, budgeting and grants/report writing

•  Successful advocacy experience and strong presentation skills.

 

How to Apply 

All interested applicants are invited to send their CVs with 3 referees that include current or former employers and application letters not later than thursday April 23, 2015 to 

Email: [email protected]

 

OR a hard copy address to 

Admin/Human Resources Officer,

International Medical Corps, 

Plot 3 Tsafe Road, Off Sama Road

Sokoto, Nigeria

 

State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropiate subject will be disqialified. Also, applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates with be contacted; female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

Note: All Positions are Subject to Funding 

International Medical Corps is an equal access opportunity employer.