Job Scope (Purpose):
The position is 100% field based in Northern Kenya to provide technical support for the daily implementation of the SGBV project with project assistants and all other constituents.Contract duration: Initially until December 2018, to be renewed on mutual agreement, subject to funding continuity.
Reporting: Under the direct supervision of the Programmes Director and working closely with the M&E Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for carrying out the following duties and responsibilities:
Key responsibilities:
Provide leadership/technical assistance in project implementation with targeted communities and all stakeholders through a strong community-led approach at each project location.
Facilitate community dialogues engaging elders, men, women, and youth to sensitize them against SGBV to change their attitudes/behavior and support ending of SGBV with their communities
Facilitate harmonization, reproduction and dissemination of national guidelines and treatment protocols for life saving procedures with all constituents
Organize and facilitate capacity building (formal/ informal and supportive supervision) of Health care providers (HCPs), Community Trainers-TOT’s, Community Conversation Facilitators (CCFs), Psychosocial Counselors, Law Enforcement Agencies, Female Activists, Local Governments and Community Leaders.
Supervise the activities of the TOT’s and CCFs and support them to become strong local institutions which are networked with other partners and government to provide leadership in championing rights of women/girls and ending of SGBV with their communities.
Facilitate strengthening of GBV reporting and referral systems and also case management protocols
Facilitate strengthening of Community-Based Protection Networks and Rescue Services within the targeted locations.
Lead in Anti-SGBV campaign strategies, development of culturally sensitive and appropriate including; Information Education Communication-IEC and Behavior Change Communication-BCC materials on SGBV and their strategic dissemination/distribution with key constituents.
Take lead in the preparation of appropriate content for dissemination through local FM radio on SGBV issues.
Liaise with the state and county authorities (Ministries of Education/ Health/ Social services gender/ youth) and the Children’s Department and interact positively with development actors/ organizations to ensure that SGBV is integrated in all response programmes/ projects of relevant organizations.
Strengthen networks and partnerships to support leveraging of resources for the SGBV field programming.
In collaboration with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer, lead in project monitoring and evaluation in coordination with the project assistants, partners and communities.
Prepare standard periodic reports and progress updates on on-going project interventions; monthly, quarterly, biannual and annually.
Qualifications and other requirements:
Must have a relevant first degree including; Nursing, Public/Environmental Health, Gender and Development, Social Science. A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
Minimum 3 years working experience in implementing SGBV Projects with INGO or Government is a requirement and experience in project management will be considered
Familiarity with children’s rights and education sector programming will be an added advantage
Fluency in written/oral English and Kiswahili plus an understanding of the local language (Either Samburu, Rendille or Borana) will increase your chance of being shortlisted.
Readiness to take up the position immediately and be based in Northern Kenya 100% of the time
