Job Title: SGBV
Officer
Officer
Organisation: Humanitarian
Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA)
Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA)
Funding Source: UNHCR
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Protection
Manager
Manager
About US:
Humanitarian
Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA) is an international African humanitarian and
development organization that positively contributes towards improving the
living standards and conditions of those adversely affected by disasters and
conflict in the Horn, East & Central Africa by implementing WASH, Health,
Education, Livelihoods, Community service & development and Protection
programs in the region for a period of more than 20 years.
Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA) is an international African humanitarian and
development organization that positively contributes towards improving the
living standards and conditions of those adversely affected by disasters and
conflict in the Horn, East & Central Africa by implementing WASH, Health,
Education, Livelihoods, Community service & development and Protection
programs in the region for a period of more than 20 years.
About UNHCR Project:
HIJRA with funding
from the UNHCR in Uganda is implementing a multi-sectoral Program for refugees
in Oruchinga settlement (Isingiro district), Nakivale settlement (Isingiro
district), Nyakabande Transit Center (Kisoro district) and Kyangwali Settlement
(Hoima District).
from the UNHCR in Uganda is implementing a multi-sectoral Program for refugees
in Oruchinga settlement (Isingiro district), Nakivale settlement (Isingiro
district), Nyakabande Transit Center (Kisoro district) and Kyangwali Settlement
(Hoima District).
Job Summary: The SGBV Officer will lead a small team in planning, implementation and
coordination of activities for the prevention of and non- discriminatory
response to sexual and gender- based violence in Kyangwali R/S. He/she will
build relations to reduce all forms of violence against women and promote services
for SGBV survivors.
coordination of activities for the prevention of and non- discriminatory
response to sexual and gender- based violence in Kyangwali R/S. He/she will
build relations to reduce all forms of violence against women and promote services
for SGBV survivors.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan and coordinate implementation of
SGBV prevention and response activities. - Ensure community engagement in SGBV
prevention and response at individual and group level. - Strengthen the SGBV referral pathway in
the settlement. - Provide technical support on SGBV
regarding identification and tracking of incidents, monitoring of
referrals and case management to the team and partners. - Capacity building for staff, community
leaders and other stakeholders to prevent and appropriately respond to
SGBV through training, mainstreaming and related activities. - Ensure that the GBVIMS is regularly
updated, strengthen data collection mechanisms and prepare timely
analytical reports on activities and indicators. - Ensure compliance to SGBV SOP by staff
and partners - Represent the organisation in various
field level meetings relevant to the sector - Perform any other duties as required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the HIJRA SGBV
Officer job placement should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and
Social Administration, social sciences, development studies, Women and
gender studies or any other related field. - Four years of work experience in the
same field of development and humanitarian work and NGOs. - Extensive knowledge on SASA approach to
SGBV prevention and response - Previous experience with GBVIMS is an
asset - Excellent presentation and interpersonal
skills - Strong computer skills i.e. Microsoft
office, PowerPoint and E-mail. - Strong leadership skills.
- Excellent written and verbal
communication skills
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should send an application letter and
Curriculum Vitae including telephone and email contacts of three referees
including your current/most recent employer.
qualified and interested candidates should send an application letter and
Curriculum Vitae including telephone and email contacts of three referees
including your current/most recent employer.
Application should
be addressed to the:
be addressed to the:
Country Program
Manager,
Manager,
Humanitarian
Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA),
Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA),
P.O. Box 37703,
Kampala, Uganda.
Kampala, Uganda.
Email to:
[email protected]. The subject line should read: “SGBV Officer.”
[email protected]. The subject line should read: “SGBV Officer.”
Deadline: 23rd May 2018
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