Gender-Based Violence Specialist

Main objective: Under the direction of the Medical Coordinator and under the technical supervision of the Mental Health Coordinator the GBV Specialist, the GBV Specialist will conduct and implement MdM GBV program.                        Based in the Bekaa, the GBV specialist will be responsible for evaluating health structures and establish safe referral pathways for GBV survivors                                                            Category 7 level 1                                              Main responsibilities Coordination with partners to ensure safe referral for GBV survivors Assessment and supervision of the activities and quality of the medical care for GBV survivors in MdM supported centers Community sensitization and awareness on GBV Training of health workers on GBV Main responsibilities and activities of the GBV specialist can change according to the organization of the work and to the composition of the team. Main activities 1.     Mapping of all actors and services responding to GBV (medical including hospitals, PS, judicial, protection, livelihood activities) Identify and maintain contact with GBV actors/services in the Bekaa Identify and maintain contact with health facilities that provide Clinical Management of Rape Assess the quality of the services provided to GBV survivors, including health facilities providing Clinical Management of Rape (respect of the guiding principles, respect of international protocols, compliance with MdM values) Create service mapping database and compare with the ones available   2.     Assess and supervise the activities and quality of the medical care for GBV survivors in MdM supported centers •      Assess staff capacities to provide medical care to GBV survivors based on MdM and WHO guidelines •      Coordinate with partners the training of staff on identification and safe referral of survivors and Clinical Management of Rape •      Support health facilities to integrate the response to GBV in their activities •      Ensure the correct procurement of PEP kits and following the expiry dates •      Understand and follow up on activities and assess progress of implementation, provide solutions and report issues when needed •      In collaboration with the MH Coordinator, oversee MHPSS case management regarding GBV cases (including follow up on referrals and action plans) and support services provided to GBV survivors (awareness sessions, emotional support sessions, vocational training, mid-way house)   3.     Community sensitization and awareness •       Develop Information Education and Communication tools to sensitize communities on GBV and the services available in MdM supported centers and referral facilities •       Raise awareness among users on sexual violence and what to do when rape occurs, for instance through sensitization sessions in tent settlements •       Visit Social Development Centers and assess the extent to which they could be involved in survivors’ identification and referral to medical and/or MHPSS services.   4.     Coordination with partners to ensure safe referral for GBV survivors •      Establish a referral pathway between MdM supported centers and referral facilities •      Refer identified GBV survivors to the relevant place (NGO, Hospital) •      Follow-up with the actors on referred cases •      Develop and maintain effective working relationship with relevant stakeholders including partner agencies, community leaders and service providers   5.     Participate in meetings with GBV actors •      Represent MdM in all GBV/CMR working groups •      Debrief on any important updates •      Gather experience from other actors   6.     Ensure introduction and appropriation of GBV concept for the staff in MdM supported centers •      Debrief with staff on their actual knowledge •      Prepare material for sessions on sensitization on GBV/CMR •      Raise staff’s awareness on GBV issues   7.     Identify the needs and propose training regarding the comprehensive care of GBV survivors Identify the gaps and barriers and suggest relevant trainings Coordinate with the usual training agencies: IMC, IRC, ABAAD, KAFA Ensure that the staff have the needed refreshers and/or simulations   8.     Reporting and data analysis Report on an ad-hoc basis on challenges faced on the field to line manager Produce regular written reports on updates, achievements and best practices in the field Participate in regular meetings with the rest of the team to provide updates on data gathering progress, and to receive guidance and instructions from line and technical managers   Behaviour To behave with self-restraint at all times and respect the dignity of the beneficiaries To be able to work as part of a team and participate in all activities of the monitoring and evaluation unit To believe in concepts of equity, human rights, neutrality and impartiality To demonstrate motivation at work To be able to work under pressure and tight deadlines To demonstrate willingness to improve own knowledge and skills by participating in any capacity building activities To respect each team member’s position, work and specialty To adapt to special situations or demands from supervisor   Requested competences/skills/profile University degree (BA) Medical background in nursing, midwife or practical nursing (mandatory) 2 to 5 years of experience in GBV programming Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection, implementation and analysis Good knowledge of the public health sector in Lebanon, in particular in primary health care Good computer skills ( Microsoft Word and Excel mandatory) Strong communication skills (verbal and written) Ability to seek, collect, clean and critically analyse data and information needed to achieve the tasks Professional proficiency in Arabic and English is mandatory Good communication skills (oral and written) Experience working with NGOs Ability to cope with difficult security context Ability to travel frequently during working hours to pay field visits Excellence in organizing, planning and prioritizing tasks Ability to work with a team as well as to work independently Clear commitment to the project thematic