Women’S Protection And Empowerment Manager

The Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE) Manager will be responsible for oversight of the start up and the day-to-day implementation of a new WPE program in Akkar, testing a new mobile approach to GBV response and prevention in the Wadi Khaled region and building the capacity of a local partner organization to adopt similar approaches. They will lead the recruitment and training of a new WPE team, identify and maintain a close relationship with a local partner organization, provide technical support to the team and lead close coordination with other service providers and humanitarian actors in the region to ensure program quality and the achievement of program targets. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES  Staff Supervision & Development Lead the recruitment of a 12 WPE team members in close collaboration with the HR department Provide ongoing supervision, leadership and technical support and guidance to all WPE program staff Develop training and capacity building plans for all program staff and the local partner organization based on job descriptions and identified needs to encourage innovative and quality programming. Organize and facilitate trainings to develop capacity of staff and local partner organization to respond to cases of GBV in line with international standards, provide psychosocial support and promote communities’ engagement in women’s protection and empowerment Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions. Ensure timely completion and submission of monthly timesheets, probations reviews and annual performance reviews. Coordinate and oversee staff workplans, work and vacation schedules. If/as required identify staff performance issues and work with Human Resources to document and address these in accordance with the National Staff Employment Policies Partnership Development & Capacity Building Lead the mapping and selection of a local partner organization with the support of the Capacity Building Manager Establish a positive and regular relationship with the selected local partner based on trust and shared goals Deliver trainings and ongoing mentoring and coaching for local partner staff and selected health facilities on key GBV response and prevention topics Ensure involvement of local partner staff in all IRC’s activities, including service delivery, planning and reporting, to build their capacity to implement a comprehensive GBV response and prevention program Activity Planning & Implementation Work closely with staff to design activities that respond to identified needs and program goals and objectives Prepare and update detailed program workplans that support and achieve the overall program goal and objectives within the desired timeline Provide direction and monitor staff in their implementation of the workplan and quality of technical activities, share relevant information and direction to improve quality and achieve time-bound goals Plan timely for procurement of resources to ensure smooth and timely implementation of activities Monitor monthly expenditures and track budgets; approve expenditures to designated level Closely coordinate with Senior Field Manager and field support team  to ensure timely and compliant implementation of program activities and expenditures Grant Monitoring & Reporting Undertake regular field monitoring visits to assess progress and identify technical quality issues and/or other implementation issues, provide solutions and implement modifications as required Oversee systematic and timely data collection for internal Monitoring and Evaluation purposes using standardized tools; build capacity of staff in using M&E systems and tools Draft weekly program updates in collaboration with WPE Senior Officer to identify key achievements and challenges in program implementation Contribute to internal and donor reports as per set schedules (bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually) on activities, indicators and achievements. Support the collection, analysis and dissemination of project data and information for program review, advocacy and information sharing Coordination & Representation Represent the IRC and WPE program at the field level by attending coordination meetings with UN agencies, national and international NGOs, local authorities Actively participate in GBV coordination efforts at the field and, if required, national level Develop and maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders including community leaders, local authorities and other implementing partners. Coordinate and advocate with other governmental and non-governmental service providers to promote mainstreaming of GBV across sectors and delivery of quality multi-sectoral GBV response Other Consistently and proactively monitor the safety and security of the team, promptly reporting concerns or incidents to IRC management Attend regular WPE Management Meetings to share information and lessons learnt with other WPE programs in Lebanon, make joint decisions and ensure harmonization of tools and approaches across programs Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs All IRC staff is required to adhere to THE IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct and the IRC country employment policies. KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Who this position reports to:                                                      WPE Senior Manager Who this position supervises:                                                     1 WPE Senior Officer, 1 Partnership and Capacity Building Officer, 4 Drivers Who this position works with:                                                    WPE Manager, Case Management Officer, Adolescent Girls Officer, Protection Manager, Sr Field Manager   JOB REQUIREMENTS Required 2-3 years professional experience in community-based Protection or GBV programming, preferably in an emergency context At least one year of experience supervising a large team providing direct services and/or working at the community level Clear understanding of gender, human rights, and issues surrounding violence against women and girls. Demonstrated experience facilitating trainings and workshops on Gender/GBV issues Familiarity with M&E system design and implementation  Experience writing reports for donors, governments, and the general public  Excellent drafting and oral communication skills in English and Arabic 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. Excellent computer skills including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint Desirable Experience working in partnership or networks aiming at building capacity of its members Familiarity with program design, including log frames, budgeting and grants/report writing Successful advocacy experience and strong presentation skills