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Position Overview

The primary function of the GBV Coordinator is to provide technical guidance and supervision for the successful implementation of ISHINE II Protection/GBV prevention and response program. FHI360 is looking to for an experienced GBV Coordinator to lead all Protection activities under the anticipated USAID/BHA funded integrated WASH, Health, Nutrition and Protection project across three Regions – Tigray, Amhara, and Somali Regions in Ethiopia. The GBV Coordinator will lead all Protection project implementation, developing workplans, spenddown plans, HR plans and input into BVA meetings, providing technical lead to quality and effective program implementation (including supervising activities, M&E, reporting), coordinate with key actors, set up and monitoring accountability mechanisms, facilitate learning within the project and build on best practices. Additionally, experience in working with national partners to deliver protection activities, and leading safeguarding. A demonstratable commitment to national capacity strengthening is mandatory. Additionally, S/he will have excellent written and verbal communications skills and will be fluent in English. Experience working in project management within an INGO in conflict-induced fragile settings is mandatory, with previous experience in Ethiopia. The GBV Coordinator will report to Deputy Response Coordinator – Programs.

Key Responsibilities And Deliverables

Project management and technical oversight (70%)

• Overall responsibility for the technical quality and standards of the GBV component of the USAID/BHA integrated project, in line with budgets and work-plans, focusing on producing required deliverables.
• Overall responsibility for supervising and supporting timely and effective implementation of the USAID/BHA Protection project and activities, including achieving set indicator targets and objectives.
• Performance and line manage protection staff in each Region, always ensure full coverage of staff.
• Conduct field visits to monitor implementation and consult with key stakeholders and provide support to field-level, Protection Team Leader, Protection Senior Officers, and Case Workers to ensure timely and effective project implementation – determining gaps and needs and taking corrective measures within appropriate timelines.
• Conduct capacity building and/or mentoring activities for project staff. More specifically, mentor staff involved in the project and clearly define training needs of staff and ensure they are able to access training and professional development resources appropriate to their skill gaps/needs.
• Working with the Deputy Response Coordinator Programs to develop and roll out training for all FHI360 staff to mainstream protection and GBV into FHI360 program approach.
• Develop SOPs for each of the project activities and components, roll out and monitoring implementation at the field level.
• Working closely with the Protection Team to establish and roll-out psychosocial support (PSS) activities at the individual and community level, ensuring appropriate links with FHI360 OSCs and mobile health and teams.
• Work with technical and management coordinators of FHI 360’s Crisis Response team in identifying needs; target locations, supply chain routes, actors, and mechanisms to ensure time-critical assistance is delivered to affected people.
• Working with the CR- Deputy Coordinator-Programs establish and monitor case management system across all project locations, including leading on case management meetings at FHI360 OSC.
• Ensure appropriate GBV referral links are established amongst the USAID/BHA project and other complimentary programs, and other actors across each Region.
• Communicate regularly with Area Coordinators/Managers to discuss activity planning and implementation.
• Attend protection Cluster, working groups and GBV AoR with other international agencies when relevant.
• Input into monthly, interim and final donor reporting for the protection sector, ensuring all MOVs are collected timely and stored on FHI360 secure filing system.
• In partnership with other actors, develop and roll out referral pathways in FHI360 project locations, ensuring safe and appropriate referral pathways and documenting effectively.

Monitoring, Reporting and Accountability (20%)

• Take an active role in the monitoring of interventions; ensure the collection, analysis and sharing of data related to project activities.
• Development of baseline, KAP and other project assessments and conduct in-depth analysis of assessment findings.
• Ensure all data is entered into relevant sector-wide databases, and report to Protection cluster in a timely manner.
• Ensure all protection case files are up to date, and that principles of confidentiality are upheld.
• Support field teams in ensuring that robust monitoring and accountability systems are in place and reviews are undertaken periodically.
• Establish contextually appropriate accountability mechanisms.
• Lead on the development of GBV/Protection project reports, including writing and providing data analysis for donor reporting and advocacy.
• Establish and monitor partner MEAL mechanisms for ensuring partner-led protection activities are conducted safely and appropriately as per project and protection cluster guidelines.

Safeguarding (10%)

• Working with the CR- Deputy Coordinator-Programs, roll-out safeguarding training to all field locations.
• Providing ongoing coaching and mentoring safeguarding focal points
• Participate in safeguarding fact-finding and investigations as directed by CR-Deputy Coordinator-Programs
• Champion safeguarding practices across the Regions program.

Requirements

This position demands a dynamic, passionate team player with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in demanding and often difficult environments.

Education:

• Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Human Rights, Protection/GBV, PSS or other relevant subject;
• Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.

Experience:

• ​A minimum of 8+ years’ experience in project management of standalone and multi-sector GBV prevention and response projects in humanitarian contexts.
• Experience of GBV case management and PSS
• Experience of working with protection information management systems
• Understanding and demonstrated ability and experience of training others on international standards related protection and GBV.
• Experience of establishing monitoring and accountability mechanisms
• Experience of rolling out safeguarding training and participating in investigations
• Demonstratable ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, tasks efficiently in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
• Experience of developing successful project proposals and donor reports
• Verbal and written fluency in English is required.
• Demonstrable experience of working in conflict/volatile security contexts
• Excellent time management skills, resourcefulness, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work virtually with team members.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to think critically and creatively.
• Excellent representation, and communication skills.
• Demonstratable experience of creating an empowering and motivating environment; building relationships internally and externally.
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences.
• Previous experience of working with USAID/BHA funded GBV prevention and response projects would be an advantage.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used: Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements: 10% – 25% throughout Ethiopia