Gender Based Violence (Gbv) Technical Officer

Job Purpose: Coordinate the Gender Based Violence component of a UNICEF-funded project with CASS and YNCA local partners and in particular activities to be realized in and around the established Women and Girls Safe Spaces (WGSS) in the above mentioned areas, coaching and supervising social workers.   Generic Duties:   Work on a holistic GBV programme to be implemented in and around WGSS in the above mentioned areas targeting women and girls survivors or at risk of violence. Work on guidelines for the implementation of GBV activities for women and girls in and around WGSS. Coordinate with INTERSOS GBV Coordinator for trainings on the programme set for CASS and YNCA social workers. Establish, in coordination and under the supervision of the GBV Coordinator, ad hoc programmes of implementation of activities for every areas in order to reach qualitative and quantitative targets in due time. Supervise CASS and YNCA social workers in their daily activities. Strengthen linkages between different components of INTERSOS GBV interventions. Work on community brochures in consultation with women and girls in the communities to orient them on the services available. Realize reports and provide inputs on GBV gaps and trends and for technical sections for project proposals.   Specific Duties: Ensure the adoption of minimum standard required (ex. Women and Girls Safe Space checklist) in centers were the activities are implemented. Plan, organize and supervise the implementation of: i) Outreach activities run by the Social Worker (SW) and other staff members in order to identify women and girls victims or at risk of violence and to provide information on services available. ii) Awareness sessions on specific topics such as sexual and reproductive health, early marriage, early pregnancy and marriage registration. iii) Emotional support groups and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). iv) Recreational and de-stressing activities. v) Life skills development activities such as socio-economic / empowerment opportunities and life plans. vi) Ad hoc curriculum for women, such as Arab Women Speak Out (AWSO) and Good parenting. vii) Ad hoc curriculum for adolescent girls, such as My Safety My Wellbeing (MSMW) and Citadel of Protection, focusing specifically on married girls, adopting also structured Psychosocial curriculum. Develop guidelines on the implementation of GBV programmes in and around WGSS. Strengthen linkages between the different components of INTERSOS GBV interventions and community groups made up of women and girls. Collaborate with other staff members in order to insure that GBV dimension is integrated in all interventions. Informs the Project Manager about any difficulty met with CASS and YNCA activities implementation. Accomplish any other assignments given by supervisors or the Project Manager; Be available to train and monitor local partners (CASS and YNCA) for the implementation of specific activities.   Reporting:   Check and provide final versions of qualitative monitoring tools on the base of the data provided by CASS and YNCA Social Workers. Provide monthly reports to be validated by the Project Manager and other internal reporting. Provide quarterly reports to be validated by the Project Manager to be presented to UNICEF. Provide input and reports for particular GBV related issues and sections of project proposal.   Meeting: Be available to take part in meetings in the centres, in Tyre INTERSOS Office or in any other location required by the general management.     Competencies:  (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)   Professional Competencies: -      Understanding and commitment to GBV, Child Protection and Protection principles. -      Deep knowledge of GBV issues and ad hoc curriculum such as Arab Women Speak Out, My safety my wellbeing. -      Good knowledge on how to conduct awareness sessions and FGSs. -      Expertise in conducting GBV Trainings. -      Computer literacy (Word, Excel, outlook). -      Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience and 1 in NGO. -      Experience in managing teams up to 15 persons. -      Driving License.     Behavioural competencies: -     High confidentiality and respect. -     Ability to work under pressure. -     High degree of flexibility. -     Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. -     Strong observation, analytical and listening skills. -     Good analytical and reporting skills. -     Strong planning and organizing skills.