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Role Summary 

The primary functions of the GBV Program Manager is to oversee the implementation of quality GBV prevention and response activities, build capacity and promote Sirri Care Values across all program implementations.

Program Planning

• Work closely with the Executive Director, and program team to understand program goals and to meet expectations.
• Contribute to ongoing assessments and analyses to better understand protection risks, map points of service for survivors of GBV and vulnerable individuals, and identify support structures.
• Analyze trends of GBV and develop/adjust program strategies to meet needs.
• Contribute to program design and the preparation of concept notes and proposals.

Program Implementation and Capacity Development

• Identify and reinforce existing support mechanisms and work closely with local counterparts to ensure community buy-in and cultural appropriateness of activities.
•  Strengthening case management and referral systems.
• Work with teams and communities to develop appropriate prevention and awareness-raising/behavioural change strategies.
• Train GBV staff to become leaders in GBV prevention and response. Depending on skill sets and required roles, training may include gender, guiding principles of addressing GBV, GBV case management, referral pathway development, compassionate care, facilitation skills, mobilization, project cycle management, etc.
• Organize and support training for project and Lead partner’s Staff, as needed and appropriate.
• Contribute to information-sharing and data management systems.
• Compile monthly and quarterly reports, on time and with accurate data.
•  Maintain flexibility to take on added responsibility as and when needed.

Coordination

• Coordinate with local and international NGOs, UN agencies and other stakeholders to ensure holistic support for survivors, including participation in strengthening GBV SOPs and referral pathways.
• Actively participate in protection/GBV working groups and contribute to interagency initiatives, also promoting Sirri Care’s objectives.
• Ensure maximum visibility of Sirri Care amongst the Donor, UN and NGO community.
• Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the organisation, notably through the application of the organisation’s Code of Conduct

Human Resources Management

• Assist in the selection, training, and support of qualified program staff.
• Develop support strategies for staff and introduce principles of self-care.

Financial Management

• Develop work plans in line with financial pipelines.
• Work with Finance and Logistics to plan and procure supplies within program budgets.
• Ensure compliance with donor regulations.

Security

• Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies.
• Consider security implications of all program activities, reviewing all new initiatives with national staff and community leaders.

Experience:

• At least five (5) years of experience in GBV program design and implementation, including at least one year of humanitarian experience.

Qualifications:

• B.Sc./HND, master’s degree in social work, Public Health, International Development or other relevant field of study

Requirement

• Proven knowledge and experience in developing and implementing community mobilization projects.
• Familiarity with standards and guidelines for GBV programming and coordination as well as guidance on protection from SEA
• Familiarity with humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, to remain flexible to a changing environment, and to make decisions independently.
• Relevant regional experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience in representing and promoting the agency in relevant coordination forums.
• Ability to work well with a cross-cultural team.
• Ability to speak local languages 
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Supervisory experience.

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Role Summary 

The GBV case management Officer will support GBV response activities focused on lifesaving GBV response services to women and girls. This will be accomplished by Close monitoring, coaching, and providing mentors to partners on the appropriate GBV survivor-centred case management.

The Case Management Officer will participate in, and support partners’ specific program components related to GBV case management, GBVIMS/GBVIMS+,  referrals and follow-up of GBV Cases.

Job Responsibilities:

• Facilitate all training on case management for case workers and community Volunteers 
• Collate and compile all project work plans and share them with Sirri Care weekly.
• Conduct referral and protection mapping (any other assessments)
• Lead the formation and initial training of caregivers and foster parents
• Ensure meetings and activities are held monthly
• Ensure all documentation, reports, and records are maintained per agreed procedure, and information is provided on community activities as required.
• Facilitate mentoring and coaching of caseworkers on various topics, as outlined in the implementation plan.
• Maintain documentation and GBVIMS systems at the community/state office level: under the guidance of the MEAL Officer, Work with the Program Manager to ensure that all financial activities conducted in the field are properly documented in line with donor procedures and Sirri Care policies. 
• Ensure all cases are efficiently managed with confidentiality.
• Participate and coordinate case conference meetings
• Daily supervision of all caseworkers.
• Ensure the quality of the inter-agency case management tools
• Report general protection issues present in the Community to the GBV ProgramManager
• Participate in assessments and analysis process
• In coordination with the GBV team, support regular participatory activities with different groups of women and girls to identify issues affecting Women and girls in project communities and assist them in developing appropriate responses.
• Must adhere to the child safeguarding and protection policies and reporting standards.
• Write and submit weekly activity reports.
• Other ad hoc tasks as assigned.

Experience:

• At least 2 to 3 years of progressively professional and practical experience in Gender Based violence case Management program

Qualification:

• A university degree in social science,  international development studies or other relevant degree or equivalent experience. 

Requirement:

• Experience in facilitation and training in Gender Based Violence and case case management. 
• Demonstrated a high level of conceptual and analytical thinking skills. 
• Staff management skills and effective leadership 
• Ability to maintain expected performance in diverse contexts, and potentially challenging environments with limited resources.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively and build relationships at all levels, considering cultural and language differences and sensitivities. 
• Excellent skills in written and spoken English and local languages
• Effective report-writing skills 
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office software, emails and the Internet,  

Key Performance Indicators

• Project idealization and implementation target reach  
• High-quality data management and Report writing
• Project analysis and evaluation  
• Action research and application of research findings