Wpe Senior Officer

SCOPE OF WORK: Brief description of the position’s role within the Project(s):The WPE Senior Officer will supervise the provision of safe and appropriate services to survivors as partof a broader holistic strategy: health care for survivors of GBV (including clinical management of rape),safe and confidential GBV case identification, psychosocial initiatives (with an emphasis on the needs ofsurvivors of GBV), case management, one-on-one counseling, group support activities, support withnavigating other services in the community, information on survivor-specific support services and how tosafely access them, and identifying risks face by women and girls, and the provision of activities tomitigate those risks and contribute to a safer, more secure environment for women and girls. Position objectives: Improved health, case management and psychosocial support services to survivors of GBV.Strengthened community-based efforts to prevent violence against women and girls.Who this position reports to: WPE Program Manager RESPONSIBILITIES: Staff Supervision & Development· Directly supervises response and protection officers.· Support the provision of ongoing supervision, leadership, training and technical support andguidance to all program staff. Ensure response staff practice with clients adheres to best-practiceprinciples when working with survivors of GBV· Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit andproviding oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.· Ensure timely completion and submission of monthly timesheets, probations reviews and annualperformance reviews.· Plan/coordinate and oversee staff workplans, work and vacation schedules, and stafftraining/development activities· If/as required identify staff performance issues and work with Human Resources to document andaddress these in accordance with the National Staff Employment Policies· Mentor and support staff’s professional development and foster a positive team spirit toencourage innovative and quality programming. REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor of Arts or Science in Social Science, Public Health, Humanities or other related field.
Clear understanding of gender, human rights, and issues surrounding violence against women andgirls.
3 – 5 years professional experience in counseling, psychosocial support activities, GBV riskidentification and mitigation strategies
Previous experience leading teams on GBV response and risk mitigation strategies
Experience facilitating trainings and workshops on responding to and preventing GBV.
Familiar with emergency contexts and issues.
Positive and professional attitude, including ability to lead and work well in a team setting.
Strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure,coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.
Knowledge, skills and experience in participatory methods of community development andmobilization.
Comfortable attending and facilitating meetings and representing GBV issues.
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility.· Fluency in English and Arabic strongly preferred· INGO