Response Officer (Gender Based Violence)

Job Description

Title: Response Officer (Gender Based Violence)

Company Name: DanChurch Aid, Bangladesh office

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ University degree in social sciences (i.e. social work, counselling, sociology, psychology, gender studies, human rights, etc.) but we prefer education and counselling psychology background.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Contract period: 31st of October 2020 (with the possibility of extension subject to funding)
∎ Line Manager: WGSS Team Leader
∎ Staff Manager: Case Workers, PSS Facilitators
∎ Location: Rohingya Refugee Program based in Cox`s Bazar with frequent field visits

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Planning and implementation:
∎ Function as hands-on supervisor for daily case management and psychosocial activities.
∎ Participate in the development of the case management and Psychosocial Support (PSS) tools and resources, GBV information materials, and PSS activities women and girls in target communities, and support their implementation.
∎ Initiate, oversee and ensure proper use of the referral pathway in the provision of case management services.
∎ Lead weekly case review meetings with case workers in WGSS and case conferencing meetings on as needed basis to troubleshoot more complex cases and ensure best support for the client.
∎ Advocate on behalf of beneficiaries with GBV service providers and other organizations to ensure effective referrals and increased access to services for clients in accordance with their wishes.
∎ Ensure the setting up and maintaining beneficiaries' files and ensure all required documentation in individual case files is completed in a timely manner and according to confidentiality guidelines, GBV guiding principles.
∎ Perform document review for completeness, accuracy, and clarity of documentation submitted by social workers.
∎ Maintain accurate records of all field and program activities undertaken.
∎ Input data through GBV Information Management System (GBVIMS) and activity M&E tools and systems, ensuring strict adherence to confidentiality and GBV best practice principles.
∎ Analyse the information about GBV incidents and clients accessing the services, and make recommendations to improve service delivery.
∎ Complete monthly weekly and activity reports and develop and maintain work plans to achieve activities.
∎ Maintain collaborative relationships with all NGOs, UN and government agencies and the camp level protection sector to facilitate effective referral pathways and joint activities.
∎ Promote awareness of GBV programs and services offered by DCA.
∎ Collaborate with and keep the WGSS team leader appraised of operational issues, staffing, resources, and program needs, and highlight any key information necessary to ensure services remain relevant to women and girls.
∎ Support staff recruitment, orientation and training in conjunction with the Human Resources Department.
∎ Recommend, develop and implement capacity building/development plan for program staff based on documented capacity needs assessment.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum 3 years of experience in Protection or GBV Emergency Response works required
∎ Experience supervising psychosocial programs, providing psychosocial support or case management, and/or working on gender-based violence (GBV) and women's empowerment.
∎ Strong understanding of case management principles, procedures, and practices, psychosocial support and life skills programming to promote survivor healing and recovery.
∎ Knowledgeable about GBV, crisis intervention, counselling skills and techniques.
∎ Excellent communication & analytical skills & ability to present ideas effectively, in both oral and written form.
∎ Emotional maturity and stability to resolve conflicts in non-violent way and maintain appropriate boundaries.
∎ Good interpersonal skills including ability to gain trust and build relationships.
∎ High standard of spoken and written Bangla and English. Required.
∎ Good computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, and Power Point.
∎ Be able to work in a stressful setting and adapt quickly to changing environments.
∎ Fluency in Rohingya language is required.

Application Deadline: May 9, 2020

Company Information:
∎ DanChurch Aid, Bangladesh office

Category: NGO/Development

Source: bdjobs.com

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