Gender Based Violence (GBV) – Programme Manager , Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
Dhaka | Cox's Bazaar
- Organization: DCA - DanChurchAid
- Location: Dhaka | Cox's Bazaar
- Grade: Mid/Senior level - Mid/Senior
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Occupational Groups:
- Women's Empowerment and Gender Mainstreaming
- Protection and Human Rights
- Gender-based violence
- Project and Programme Management
- Managerial positions
- Drugs, Anti-Money Laundering, Terrorism and Human Trafficking
- Closing Date: Closed
DanChurchAid (DCA) is looking for an experienced Gender Based Violence (GBV) – Programme Manager to lead our GBV activities in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.
DCA is a Danish humanitarian, non-government and non-profit organisation that has been working in Bangladesh since 1980s. As a response to the influx of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, DCA together with its local partner responded through the provision of emergency relief, WASH and setting up women safe spaces. DCA is now setting up its GBV programme through direct implementation. In addition, DCA will be expanding its coverage with shelter and disaster risk reduction support for Rohingya communities. DCA is developing a multisectorial approach with GBV at the center of the response. DCA receives technical guidance and support from the GBV coordination sector with the support of other technical partners and specialists. The GBV prevention and response intervention of DCA is particularly relevant in the challenging context of the Rohingya refugee crisis. DCA has ensured its recognition as one of the main GBV actor in Cox’s Bazar and is focusing on ensuring a qualitative programming and providing a safe and respectful environment for survivors.
The Gender Based Violence (GBV) – Programme Manager will be the technical lead on DCA’s activities within the field of GBV in Cox’s Bazar. S/He will ensure that interventions are technically sound, take into account international best practices, and are appropriately meeting the needs of adolescent girls and women in the targeted Rohingya sites. The GBV manager will be based in Cox’s Bazar with frequent travel to the field sites to support DCA’s frontline workers.
Key duties and responsibilities
Technical Lead
Lead the development of the strategy for the GBV response to the Rohingya crisis in Cox’s Bazar
Provide technical leadership on GBV prevention and response programming, supporting and empowering DCA staff to creative, effective and comprehensive programming
Provide technical support on the design of services and activities in the women safe spaces and support DCA staff and partner organizations through training and monitoring
Develop and conduct / facilitate trainings for partners and DCA staff on relevant GBV topics such as GBV Core concepts, PSS, PFA, case management and caring for child survivors.
Provide technical support to ensure program quality, inclusive of regular technical monitoring of case management and PSS services under the program
Programme Management
Ensure planned program activities are in line with the budget and executed in a timely manner
Work with Logistics to procure program supplies within program budgets
Work closely with the Area Manager and HQ to understand program goals and to meet expectations
Set program strategies and a work plan in coordination with other project officers to determine operational needs
Analyze trends of GBV and develop/adjust program strategies to meet needs
Contribute to production of proposals for any new projects
Ensure appropriate field monitoring and supervision of static and mobile teams
Identify local partners and points of service and support for individuals in need of protection assistance
Work in collaboration with the Protection partners to establish/reinforce appropriate community outreach and support structures as well as establish and/or reinforce referral pathways
Organize and lead trainings for partner organizations working in various sectors
Support the development of strategies for community mobilization around GBV
Compile monthly and quarterly reports on time and with accurate data
Ensure appropriate M&E system is in place for the GBV activities and supervise the data collection and analysis
Team management
Recruit and train GBV Program Staffs to implement activities
Directly supervise DCA GBV team under current UNICEF and DFID-UNOPS projects and future projects
Supervise and mentor GBV Supervisor and other staff working for the project
Develop support strategies for GBV staff and volunteers and introduce principles of self-care
Provide technical and programme management trainings for staff and volunteers
Coordination and Representation
Coordinate with UN, government and NGO partners to ensure well-coordinated prevention and response activities
Actively participate in GBV sub-cluster and relevant task force meetings for collaboration and program planning and contribute to joint action plans
Work with partners and community members to monitor and strengthen referral pathways
Coordinate with other sector actors and working groups to ensure GBV integration
Work closely with other sectors and consortium counterparts to integrate program components
Maintain positive working relationships with all partners
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop DCA programs
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
- Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.
Qualifications
MSW, MA/S, MPH, or equivalent in health, social science, humanities or other related degree
At least 5 years of overseas experience, including substantial management experience in gender-based violence/ protection programming and at least 4 years of experience in direct service provision for survivors of sexual and domestic violence
Previous experience in programme and budget management
Previous experience with supervising and managing a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural setting
Previous experience in emergency preparedness and response
Demonstrated experience in capacity building and mentoring of national and international staff
Demonstrated experience in grant management and proposal writing
Excellent computer skills in programs such as: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Capable of applying skills and knowledge in a range of capacities, including direct implementation, advisory functions, training and the transfer of technical knowledge and management skills to others
Personal qualities: Team player, flexible, network-builder, able to handle pressure well
Fluency in English and/or (other languages) required
DCA offers
- An attractive and competitive benefit package with salary between USD 6,000 and 6,700 including pension
- Housing and international insurance
- 3 monthly breather days plus 2.5 monthly paid leave days
- A key role in building the DCA GBV programme in Cox’s Bazar
For further information, please contact Senior Global Humanitarian Advisor, Lisa de la Rubia, ldla@dca.dk.
Expected start date is as soon as possible. The contract is for 6 months with the possibility of extension dependent on available funding.
All interested and qualified candidates regardless of race, age, gender, religion, or ethnicity are encouraged to apply.
Only online applications consisting of as a minimum a CV and a cover letter will be considered.
Closing date for applications will be 26th of February 2018. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. DCA reserves the right to select a candidate prior to the deadline.
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