SGBV Officer UNHCR Project Jobs – Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA)
Job Title: SGBV Officer
Organisation: Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA)
Funding Source: UNHCR
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Protection Manager
About US:
Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA) is an international African humanitarian and development organization that positively contributes towards improving the living standards and conditions of those adversely affected by disasters and conflict in the Horn, East & Central Africa by implementing WASH, Health, Education, Livelihoods, Community service & development and Protection programs in the region for a period of more than 20 years.
About UNHCR Project:
HIJRA with funding from the UNHCR in Uganda is implementing a multi-sectoral Program for refugees in Oruchinga settlement (Isingiro district), Nakivale settlement (Isingiro district), Nyakabande Transit Center (Kisoro district) and Kyangwali Settlement (Hoima District).
Job Summary: The SGBV Officer will lead a small team in planning, implementation and coordination of activities for the prevention of and non- discriminatory response to sexual and gender- based violence in Kyangwali R/S. He/she will build relations to reduce all forms of violence against women and promote services for SGBV survivors.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan and coordinate implementation of SGBV prevention and response activities.
- Ensure community engagement in SGBV prevention and response at individual and group level.
- Strengthen the SGBV referral pathway in the settlement.
- Provide technical support on SGBV regarding identification and tracking of incidents, monitoring of referrals and case management to the team and partners.
- Capacity building for staff, community leaders and other stakeholders to prevent and appropriately respond to SGBV through training, mainstreaming and related activities.
- Ensure that the GBVIMS is regularly updated, strengthen data collection mechanisms and prepare timely analytical reports on activities and indicators.
- Ensure compliance to SGBV SOP by staff and partners
- Represent the organisation in various field level meetings relevant to the sector
- Perform any other duties as required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the HIJRA SGBV Officer job placement should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Social Administration, social sciences, development studies, Women and gender studies or any other related field.
- Four years of work experience in the same field of development and humanitarian work and NGOs.
- Extensive knowledge on SASA approach to SGBV prevention and response
- Previous experience with GBVIMS is an asset
- Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
- Strong computer skills i.e. Microsoft office, PowerPoint and E-mail.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send an application letter and Curriculum Vitae including telephone and email contacts of three referees including your current/most recent employer.
Application should be addressed to the:
Country Program Manager,
Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA),
P.O. Box 37703, Kampala, Uganda.
Email to: vacancies.ug@hijra.or.ke. The subject line should read: “SGBV Officer.”
Deadline: 23rd May 2018
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