International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and Nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in under-served communities worldwide. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Advisor, Global GBV TU Location:Â Nigeria Category: Gender Based Violence (GBV) Job Summary
- The GBV Global Advisor Technical Unit provides technical support and guidance to the design and implementation of GBV prevention and response programs, including support to relevant emergency response operations.
- The GBV Advisor also contributes to global projects and resource development, research and learning, inter-agency GBV coordination and representation, and advocacy initiatives.
- The GBV Advisor Global TU is expected to travel regularly for direct operational support, as well as representation at relevant forums.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Support teams to design, conduct and analyse assessments.
- Work with teams to design appropriate GBV prevention and response programs, including approaches for implementation, program timelines, staffing structures, and required budgets.
- Provide regular input and review of proposals and program reports.
- Explore and encourage integration of GBV concerns and activities into existing or planned public health programs, including reproductive and primary health, mental health and psychosocial, and youth programming.
- Maintain regular contact with program teams in select countries, as well as relevant regional platform, to stay abreast of issues, program concerns and needs for assistance.
- Conduct field visits to select countries to provide support, guidance, and recommendations for improved programming.
- Develop and deliver technical trainings for field staff, volunteers, and partner organizations.
- Support the recruitment and retention of GBV specialists to lead country operations.
- Contribute to the development of guidance notes, tools, and resources for HQ staff and field teams.
- Contribute to knowledge management through the production and dissemination of case studies, promising practices, and lessons-learned documents.
- Maintain abreast of developments in the field, including new research and new standards and guidance
- Provide remote or direct technical support to new emergency response operations, where relevant.
- Support program design and proposal development for new emergencies.
- Coordinate with national/regional/global partners and experts to support new emergencies and recruit staff.
- Contribute to advocacy for attention to GBV in new emergencies.
- Meet with partners and donor representatives as necessary.
- Participate in relevant coordination forums.
- Support the development and implementation of global GBV projects, as relevant.
- Contribute to maintenance of good working relations within and between International Medical Corps’ departments and offices
- Foster a safe and supportive working environment for all GBV staff and partners
- Exemplify core principles of GBV programming, including respect, non-discrimination, responsible use of power, nonviolence, and promotion of gender equality
- Remain flexible in adopting additional responsibilities based on organizational and programming needs, in coordination with the Senior GBV Advisor and other members of the GBV Technical Advisory Team
- Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.
- Typically a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Public Health, International Development, Gender Studies, or related field. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
- Typically, 10+ years’ relevant experience, including experience with GBV program design and implementation and experience in humanitarian settings
- Commitment to safeguarding and demonstrated adherence to core values of GBV programming
- Demonstrated skill in conducting analysis and evaluation of technical aspects of proposals and programs.
- Strong understanding of current issues and emerging practices in GBV prevention and response programming.
- Experience with humanitarian architecture and knowledge of mandates/roles of donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs
- Strong written and oral communications skills including ability to write technical documents and give presentations for colleagues in and outside of IMC
- Demonstrated flexibility and openness in responding to changing work priorities and environments.
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively independently and as a member of a team.
- Interest in international travel, including to remote and volatile locations, with expected 25% travel


