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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 underserved communities worldwide.

IMC started operations in Nigeria with a focus on building the capacity of local health system and communities and ensure the provision of quality, accessible health and nutrition care for children under five years. The Government of Nigeria declared a state of emergency (SoE) in Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe states in the northeastern part of the country in 2013. Since the SoE was declared, there has been a significant increase of internally displaced persons in the northeast, approximately 868,235 to date. International Medical Corps is launching an emergency response in Northeast to assess and address the needs of the affected populations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Gender-based Violence Consultant

Job Number: 15-208

Department: Emergency Response Team

Job Summary

The GBV Consultant will coordinate with relevant internal and external actors to conduct a gender-based violence (GBV) assessment and recommend appropriate actions to ensure essential services for survivors of GBV and to reduce risks of further acts of GBV.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Coordination:

• Work closely with relevant partners to review available information and to map services.
• Coordinate with other sectors as possible to ensure integration of GBV concerns into other assessments and program plans.

Assessment and Program Planning:

• Conduct a GBV assessment, maximizing available sources of information and opportunities for coordination, and ensuring compliance with safety and ethical recommendations.
• Identify opportunities for expanded service provision and increased support for vulnerable women and girls, including identification of possible local partners, support structures to reinforce, and appropriate points of entry for women-focused emotional support services.
• Prepare a report of assessment findings.
• Contribute to concepts or proposals as requested.

Representation:

• Represent the organization amongst the UN and NGO community and with the government.
• Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organization’s Code of Conduct.

Qualifications

Skills & Requirements:

• Three years of field experience, including experience in GBV program management and GBV coordination and experience conducting rapid assessments.
• Experience in emergencies and conflict areas.
• Familiarity with standards and guidelines for GBV programming and coordination.
• Familiarity with international humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently.
• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations.
• Excellent decision making skills.
• Team player and strong communication skills, both oral and written.