Consultant - Gender Based Violence Specialist, Erbil

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Head of the Protection Division, and the direct supervision of the Protection Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible to provide technical guidance on GBV prevention and response activities in Iraq with the emphasis on different aspects of comprehensive GBV prevention and

response programming.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

• Technical supervision of GBV prevention and response activities, including GBV case management.

• Provide technical guidance and capacity development support to IOM staff and national implementing partners involved in GBV prevention and response programmes.

• Review and update technical programme tools, including case management toolkit and training package.

• Review and strengthen information-sharing and data management systems, including leading the roll out of the Gender Based Violence Information Management System (GBV IMS+) for IOM Iraq.

• Ensure technical support in conducting assessments and base-/endline surveys as needed, assuring for compliance with safety and ethical standards;

• Provide technical advise and thematic support to the Protection Coordinator representing IOM in relevant fora

• Strengthen thematic reporting on GBV, including GBV data analysis.

• Strengthen monitoring and evaluation of GBV prevention and response activities, in close coordination with M&E colleagues, including identification of lessons learned and best practices.

• Work closely with the Head of Protection and the Protection Coordinator to develop a detailed work plan and contribute to 2022-2023 programme strategy.

• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results/Outputs

By the end of consultancy period:

• Number of GBV tools reviewed and updated: 3

• Number of coordination meeting on GBV organized/attended: 5

• Number of training/workshop on organized held: 2

• Number of proposal, reporting and strategic document supported: 3

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education & Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in Gender, Human Rights, Law, Humanitarian Affairs, Development Studies Psychology and Social Science or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience managing and technically supervising GBV prevention and response activities;

• Experience in programme and project management;

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions and NGOs, as well as in Iraq is an asset; and,

• Working experience with an operational UN agency or a major international NGO in the field of protection and assistance of refugees, IDPs and migrants.

• In depth knowledge of gender based violence and gender policy, human rights, and social work.

• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization; and,

• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.

Languages

• Fluency in English language is required.

• Working knowledge in Arabic language is an advantage.