Requisition ID: req49170
Job Title: Women Protection Officer
Sector: Women Protection & Empowerment
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Kakuma, Kenya
Work Arrangement:
Job Description
The
WPE Officer will lead implementation of GBV prevention and response
interventions including the provision of information on WPE and child
protection services, referral mechanisms and coordination. The Officer will
support the GBV case worker and volunteers in providing comprehensive, timely
and quality case management to survivors of GBV and implementation of GBV community awareness
raising in the community. He /she will be the focal person for coordinating
actions with other stakeholders to prevent and respond to GBV while mentoring
and building the capacity of the caseworkers and community volunteers to
implement WPE activities in Kakuma. This position reports to the WPE Senior
Officer based in Kakuma.
KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES.
PROGRAM
DESIGN & IMPLEMENTATION
- Design
and monitor GBV prevention & response activities, ensuring these activities
are informed by target beneficiaries and correspond to their priorities and
safety. - Implement
GBV prevention programs such as EMAP, SASA etc. - Implement
prevention and community-based advocacy initiatives based on identified needs
and Safety Audit reports that reflect the voices of women and girls. - Ensure
that engagement with women, girls and the wider community adheres to
best-practice principles when working with survivors of GBV. - In
collaboration with the GBV caseworker, build the capacity of GBV community
volunteers, women groups and other community structures on GBV Core Concepts,
guiding principles, referral pathway, reporting, community mobilization etc. - Prepare
and maintain/update detailed work plan(s) with the structures that support and
achieve activities. - Hold
regular debriefing feedback sessions with relevant community structures to
identify challenges early and find appropriate local solutions to the problems
and work to strengthen the working relation among the teams and with staff. - Conduct
outreaches to disseminate information of services available to women and girls
and raise awareness with the community volunteers and other relevant
structures. - Provide
ongoing supervision, support, mentoring and guidance to Community Volunteers to
ensure outreach activities meet the highest quality standards and adheres to
GBV best practice and guiding principles. - Create
and consolidate strong synergies with the local community stakeholders like
GBV/CP partners, women groups, the religious leaders and government counter
parts the police and the health to support local activism at the county level. - Plan
and mobilize communities to participate in community mass awareness events like
International Women’s Day, Day of the Girl child, and 16 days of activism. - Ensure
timely and accurate procurements and finances for activities by ensuring all
Purchase Requests and payment requests are raised at least two weeks before
delivery date in accordance with program budget provisions to avoid disruption
of activities. - Development
of referral networks between partners implementing GBV and implementation of
referral pathways. - Participate
in the interpretation of the analyzed data on trends and work with GBV
caseworkers/Senior WPE officer to disseminate information to all relevant
stakeholders.
COORDINATION
AND NETWORKING
- Develop
and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders including
community leaders, NGOs, Community Based Organizations and other IRC sectors to
enhance multi-agency and sectoral cooperation and coordination. - Ensure
that the community of operation is consulted in the development of Women’s
Protection and Empowerment programs and as much as possible are involved in the
implementation, monitoring and supervision of activities. - Participate
actively in all GBV/CP Coordination meetings when required while proactively
sharing updates. - Participate
in capacity building/trainings for the local partner’s around GBV P&R. - Strengthen
and maintain networks with community leaders, women leaders, and service
providers to ensure that survivors receive compassionate support from the
community and to encourage greater communication, collaboration, and
coordination among partners (protection, health, legal, and psychosocial
sectors) - Work
in collaboration with community volunteers to ensure ongoing needs of women and
girls are being met through prevention-related activities. - Monitor
monthly community outreach plan with community volunteers, based on case trends
and ongoing needs of women and girls. - Identify
new community structures to work with to ensure wholesome support to the
clients. - Strengthen
existing referral systems and networks of GBV/CP service providers. - Organize
and conduct trainings for partners on relevant organizational development areas
and support peer learning between IRC and the local partner. - Ensure
GBV coordination partners and CVs understand and are able to utilize the
referral system effectively.
COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT AND OUTREACH
- Conduct
sensitization, dialogue and mediation sessions with the wider population about
GBV related issues. - Identify
and strengthen Community structures through engaging community leaders, county
govt and other stakeholders to ensure that the women & girls receive
adequate support at the community level. - Support
in the dissemination of relevant information during Community SGBV prevention
forums and meetings.
MONITORING
& DOCUMENTATION
- Document
all activities: Meetings, Trainings, and events using appropriate documentation
and reporting tools in the sector as required and ensure that all
documents/data collected is properly and safely filed and stored. - Actively
plan and submit weekly and monthly work plans and progress reports against set
work plans using agreed reporting tools. - Prepare
and share weekly and monthly reports as required.
OTHERS.
- Fulfil
any other duties and responsibilities as assigned. - Respect
the code of conduct and policies of the IRC and the standards of the GBV team. - Adhere
and uphold the IRC Way (integrity, Service and Accountability) at the
respective areas of work.
KEY RESULT AREAS
- The
GBV/WPE Kenya Programs’ goal is to enhance survivors’ utilization of quality
services responsive to their needs and strengthen community-based structures
and solutions to better protect women and girls, promote their empowerment to
access opportunities, services, and support.
Qualifications
- University
degree in Social Sciences (i.e., social work, counseling, sociology,
psychology, gender studies, human rights, etc.). - At
least 2 years of experience in working in the social sector, particularly in
GBV Prevention. - Excellent
communication, facilitation and analytical skills and ability to present ideas
effectively, in both oral and written form. - Ability
to communicate sensitively and without judgment, good diplomatic and persuasion
skills. - Ability
to use good judgment when making decisions and to take accountability for
decisions made. - Clear
understanding of gender, abuse of power, and issues surrounding violence
against women. - Highly
motivated, creative, and compassionate person who is dedicated to ensuring that
models of best practice are utilized. - Able
to uphold high ethical and professional standards. - Problem
solving and conflict resolution skills. - Ability
to promote the values of equality, non-discrimination, and human rights for
all. - Experience
in participatory techniques and community mobilization - Able
to lead, train, supervise, facilitate, and motivate GBV Community volunteers in
their respective tasks in a professional, respectful, and supportive manner. - Positive,
highly motivated, innovative, with strong organizational and inter-personal
skills. - Able
to coordinate multiple tasks while maintaining attention to quality and detail. - Able
to work as part of a team. - Strong
knowledge of computer applications, including MS Word and Excel. - Willingness
to work in a hardship area. - Fluency
in English, including writing clear and concise reports.
Standards
of Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and
principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability
and Equality. In accordance with these
values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from
Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal
Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several
others.
Gender
Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions.
We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate
in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols
and other supportive benefits and allowance.
Kenyan
nationals are encouraged to apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and
employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
IRC
is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants on the basis of
merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Disclaimer:
Please
take note that the International Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any
fees in connection with its recruitment processes.