GBV Officer at LVCT Health

Position: GBV Officer (2 Positions) – TOGBV/LVCT/09/2016
Reporting to: Senior Program Officer, GBV
Location: Nairobi

Job Purpose

• To provide technical support for the implementation of GBV programs and ensure GBV services are delivered to all survivors of violence in all LVCT supported sites.

GBV Officer Job Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Support establishment of GBV services in all LVCT supported sites
• Strengthen support mechanisms to ensure survivors can access services in a timely manner.
• Provide technical guidance on GBV trainings, Clinical management on GBV, GBV basics, community members, and service providers
• Supporting continuous quality improvement through implementation of QM strategies
• Strengthening adherence and psychosocial support to clients
• Ensure availability of all commodities and materials for GBV services.
• Identify and document best practices for implementation of for replication in all sites within the project
• Work with M&E to ensure accurate data collection and reporting.
• Develop activity reports and contribute to the development of donor reports
• Support the development of strategic partnerships with other implementing partners on GBV programming in project area.
• Ensure activity implementation and expenditure is in line with program budget and LVCT policies
• Provide on-going support to staff and partners through training and guidance to ensure programming meets GBV best practice and guiding principles that prioritizes the needs of the beneficiaries.
• Identify knowledge gaps and provide mentorship for implementation of GBV programs.
• Work closely with project coordinator and other programs to ensure that implementers are well trained and mentored on GBV and support to survivors
• Identify and represent LVCT health in relevant policy forums at county level
• Support establishment of county structures and implementation of GBV policies at county level
• Identify GBV policy gaps and liaise with national team on advocacy
• Work with partners and government to establish appropriate systems to ensure survivors can access services in a timely and confidential manner.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders– including community leaders, NGOs and other LVCT Health team members to enhance multi-agency and multi sectoral cooperation and coordination.
• Participate in national and county level coordination meetings to represent the program.
• Ensure GBV response and prevention is incorporated into other sectors and through trainings, advocacy and other mentorship or support.
• Lead on the development of advocacy materials and campaigns at the county to ensure the needs of women and girls and other priority population are addressed
• Generate regular, accurate and timely GBV data and narrative reports for purposes of informing the program and management

Requirements for GBV Officer Job

• A Diploma/Degree in nursing/clinical medicine. A degree in social sciences will also be considered.
• Master’s degree in Public Health will be an added advantage
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a similar or related role implementing SGBV programs in an NGO
• Advocacy skills and knowledge
• Good communicator with excellent analytical and writing skills