Women Protection and Empowerment Officer at International Rescue Committee

Job Description

The WPE (Women Protection & Empowerment) Officer-outreach, will lead IRC’s capacity building of refugees as well as all prevention activities in the community. Key to this will be active involvement of community in different prevention strategies, identification of training needs, development of training plans, follow-up action plans to lead all aspects of progress as well as recommendations based on trends and community feedback. The Officer will provide training and support to partners and community to ensure GBV related risks are mitigated and addressed across all actors, in particular shelter, water, and sanitation.

The position holder reports to the Senior WPE Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the successful implementation of WPE approaches (SASA, EMAP and Girl shine).
• Conduct training needs assessment, trainings, and post-training mentoring for all IRC WPE/GBV community workers in collaboration with the WPE Counterpart Manager.
• Together with the counterpart manager, supervise all community workers to ensure quality programming.
• Provide case management and targeted services to domestic violence survivors including individualized services plans and assistance in navigating the criminal justice system and accessing encouraging services.
• Examine program implementation and assess possible improvements based on lessons learned.
• Orchestrate the development of contingency plans and emergency preparedness in line with IRC standard processes and guidelines for working in emergencies.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with relevant collaborators including community leaders and other implementing partners.
• Attend sub cluster meetings such as shelter, water, sanitation to advocate for the needs of women and girls and work with partners to carry out the IASC guidelines on GBV programming across sectors.
• Conduct regular meetings with project staff and community members to assess progress toward objectives, discuss issues and assist in finding solutions to challenges identified.
• Ensure that the people the IRC serves, drive our action, are part of the design/implementation of programs, and that their access to services and programs is meaningful and safe.
• Supervise outreach activities and track indicators to ensure achievement of targets.
• Contribute to continual development of appropriate and efficient contingency reports, revising and monitoring the statistics according to lessons learned in the field.
• Participate in relevant program meetings, staff development activities, and fully engage as a team member.
• Promote risk mitigation activities for beneficiaries through trainings, advocacy and other mentoring or support in harmony with the Women and Girls Safe Spaces standard processes.

Others

• Fulfill any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Respect the code of conduct and policies of the IRC and the standards of the WPE team.
• Enforce and uphold the IRC Way (Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality) at the respective areas of work.

Qualifications

• University degree in international studies, counseling and/or psychology, social sciences or related degree and a minimum of 2 years direct experience in GBV programming. A diploma in the same field with an additional 2 years of experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.
• Proven experience in supervising, mentoring and capacity building of staff.
• Strong ability to lead, train, facilitate and motivate others in their respective tasks in a professional and encouraging manner
• Proven ability to respect difference in culture, opinion and lived experiences while upholding rights-based principles and women’s protection and empowerment.
• Ability to maintain GBV and protection principles at all times, and to follow a survivor-centered approach to counseling and case management.
• Experience in participatory techniques and community mobilization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ensure strict adherence to the IRC way, internal policies, and donor guidelines.
• Ability to live in an insecure environment.