Danish Refugee Council, one of the world\u2019s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified GBV Specialist for our operations in Assosa, Benishangul-Gumuz.
\nOverall purpose of the role
\nThe GBV Specialist is responsible for strengthening local and community-level protection systems to ensure a coordinated, survivor-centered, and sustainable GBV prevention and response framework within the H.E.R. project. The role focuses on capacity-building of government authorities, local structures, and community-based networks, particularly the Women and Social Affairs Offices (BOWSA), to improve service delivery, referral mechanisms, and the integration of GBV considerations across sectors. The GBV Specialist contributes to system level planning, coordination, and technical guidance, ensuring GBV prevention and response interventions adhere to international standards, align with DRC protocols, and foster an enabling environment for women and girls.
\nYour main duties and responsibilities will be:<\/p>\n
Lead the capacity building of local authorities, Women and Social Affairs office, community-based networks, and partners to strengthen GBV response services.
\nProvide technical guidance and mentorship to protection teams, GBV focal points, and community volunteers to ensure adherence to survivor-centered case management and referral standards.
\nSupport the development, dissemination, and operationalization of referral pathways linking GBV survivors to multi-sectoral services, including PSS, health, legal, and livelihoods support.
\nCollaborate with local authorities and partners to assess gaps in GBV response services, conduct safety audits, and develop strategies to address systemic weaknesses.
\nPromote integration of GBV prevention and response considerations into community-based protection mechanisms and cross-sector programming.
\nServe as the technical focal point for GBV system-strengthening, providing guidance to the Protection Officer and other relevant staff on standards, best practices, and tools.
\nFacilitate coordination with consortium partners, local authorities, and community representatives to ensure coherent, efficient, and accountable GBV interventions.
\nSupport multi-sectoral planning, monitoring, and evaluation to enhance the effectiveness of GBV prevention and response initiatives.
\nContribute to the design and implementation of community sensitization, awareness, and advocacy activities aimed at promoting protective environments for women and girls.<\/p>\n
Monitoring, Reporting, and Compliance<\/p>\n
Ensure the development and use of monitoring tools for GBV system-strengthening, including tracking referrals, service mapping, and capacity building outcomes
\nSupport the protection staffs and protection specialist in data analysis and reporting, ensuring quality and timely documentation in line with DRC standards and donor requirements.
\nPromote adherence to confidentiality, data protection, and ethical standards, ensuring all GBV information is managed safely and responsibly.
\nProvide technical input into program design, budgets, and work plans to enhance GBV system-strengthening approaches.
\nContribute to policy dialogue and advocacy efforts to improve institutional capacities and legal frameworks for GBV prevention and response.
\nSupport integration of accountability to affected populations (AAP) and protection mainstreaming across all GBV related interventions.<\/p>\n
About You<\/p>\n
Experience and technical competencies:<\/p>\n
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in protection, PSS, GBV, or case management in humanitarian or development settings.
\nProven experience in direct case management, survivor-centered support, and psychosocial interventions.
\nFamiliarity with EMAP, community-based protection, referral pathways, and multi-sectoral coordination.
\nKnowledge of protection principles, safeguarding, confidentiality, and ethical standards in humanitarian programming.
\nExperience engaging with government and local protection authorities, including Women and Social Affairs offices.
\nCompetency in monitoring, reporting, and data collection, including use of digital tools such as Microsoft Office, Kobo, or Activity Info<\/p>\n
EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)<\/p>\n
Bachelor degree in Psychology, sociology, social work or other related fields from recognized institution.<\/p>\n
LANGUAGE: (indicate Fluency level)<\/p>\n
Proficient of English language
\nKnowledge of local language is an advantage.<\/p>\n
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC\u2019 five core competencies:
\nStriving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
\nCollaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
\nTaking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
\nCommunicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
\nDemonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
\nWe offer
\nContract length: 1 year
\nContract Type: National Contract
\nBand: G2 \u2013 Non-Management
\nDesignation of Duty Station: Assosa, Ethiopia
\nStart date: ASAP
\nSalary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council\u2019s Terms of Employment for National employees.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"https:\/\/drc.ngo\/job?id=174758","_company_name":"Danish Refugee Council","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[11],"job-categories":[],"job-types":[12],"class_list":["post-1971","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-expired","hentry","job_listing_region-ethiopia","job-type-full-time"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/1971","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1971"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=1971"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=1971"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=1971"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}