Regional Gbv Advisor - Turkey

1. GBV Program Support • Provide direct and remote technical support to Middle East teams responding to the Syria crisis • Ensure GBV activities undertaken are in line with IMC approaches, international standards and best practices • Support Middle East teams to design, conduct and analyze assessments • Work with teams to design appropriate GBV prevention and response programs, including approaches for implementation, program timelines, staffing structures, and required budgets • Oversee case management systems, implementation of the GBV IMS, and information sharing protocols • Provide regular input and review of proposals and program reports • Work closely with management, finance and field teams to determine operational needs of programs within the scope of grants • Maintain flexibility to adopt new responsibilities as needed 2. Capacity Building • Mentor GBV program managers and teams responding to the Syria crisis • Assist in the selection and training of qualified program staff • Train GBV staff to become leaders of GBV prevention and response. Depending on skill sets and required roles, trainings may include: gender, guiding principles of addressing GBV, GBV case management, referral pathway development, compassionate care, facilitation skills, mobilization, project cycle management, etc. • Develop self-guided learning plans for GBV staff • Work with teams to identify and train community-based volunteers for GBV activities, where appropriate • Support training and capacity-building of national and local counterpart organizations 3. Coordination and Representation • Actively participate in GBV coordination mechanisms, regularly maintaining contact with UNHCR, UNFPA, UNICEF, GBV AoR RRT members and coordination groups in supported countries • Share assessment and program information with partner organizations and donors as appropriate • Ensure information-sharing protocols are developed and followed • Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the organization 6. Security • Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies • Consider security implications of all program activities, reviewing all new initiatives with country teams and stakeholders Qualifications: . Requirements • Advanced degree in Social Work, Public Health, International Development or other relevant field of study preferred • Three years of field experience, including experience in GBV program management and GBV coordination • Experience in emergencies and conflict areas strongly preferred • Relevant regional experience strongly preferred • Familiarity with standards and guidelines for GBV programming and coordination as well as guidance on protection from SEA • Familiarity with international humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs • Profound cross-cultural awareness • Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently 2. Language Skills: • Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret technical information in the English language. • Ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to questions from senior managers in the field and HQ, counterparts, government representatives and others • Ability to speak and understand Arabic preferred 3. Conditions: • Frequent travel throughout the region • Accommodation, food and transportation provided by the organization • Medical Evacuation service and competitive benefits provided by the organization • Further information regarding security available during the interview process • While performing duties of the job, the employee frequently works in precarious and remote places. The employee is usually employed in areas of civil strife, which often result in an unstable security environment. Regularly work in outdoor, extreme weather conditions