TANGAZO LA KAZI

BACKGROUND:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is an international NGO that coordinates the provision of services across a broad spectrum of sectors in Kigoma Region, Tanzania. This position will support the IRC’s gender-based violence (GBV)/women’s protection and empowerment (WPE) program sector in Nyarugusu refugee camp. The GBV Prevention and Community Mobilization Officer is responsible for overseeing prevention and risk reduction activities, including safety audits, risk identification, and efforts that mobilize the community and site leadership in risk reduction and preventive strategies against GBV. This includes awareness raising and trainings on GBV issues affecting women and children in Nyarugusu refugee camp. The GBV Prevention and Community Mobilization Officer will work closely with and report to the GBV Program Supervisor. 

Position:                      GBV Prevention and Community Mobilization Officer

Location:                     Kasulu, Tanzania

Reporting to:               Country Director

 

PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES:          

Technical Quality

·         Reinforce adherence to the GBV guiding principles throughout all WPE/GBV program activities.

Program Planning & Implementation

·         Prepare and maintain/update detailed work plan(s) that support and achieve activities.

• Carry out regular safety audits and community consultations to identify risks faced by women and girls.
• Analyze and share results of regular safety audits and community consultations, identifying trends and changes in the context important for consideration in risk reduction activities.
• Provide direct support and ongoing mentoring to IRC WPE/GBV staff and volunteers in positions to make community-based observations and support ongoing assessment and risk identification activities.
• Train and support other IRC program sectors in risk reduction and the identification of concrete actions they can take to increase women and girls’ participation in program activities and community structures and to mitigate risks they face in the community.

 

·         Design in collaboration with the GBV Program Supervisor and with the refugee community a community mobilization strategy aimed at reducing the risks of GBV in Nyarugusu camp. 

• Identify specific areas / types of GBV to target in the community mobilization strategy.
• Support other stakeholders, and community members/leaders in identifying strategies that reduce risks faced by women and girls.

• Liaise with GBV Program Supervisor and program staff, community leaders, community-based groups and other appropriate partners to organize and facilitate participatory trainings and capacity building activities on GBV issues, including:

w  Raising awareness and promoting changes in attitudes and behavior regarding gender, gender equality, and GBV;

w  Promoting active community participation in prevention and response to GBV;

w  Strengthening awareness of security/protection and gender issues for women and girls’

w  Promoting community involvement, including involvement of women, men and youth.

Program Monitoring & Reporting

·         Prepare and submit work plans in a timely manner according to schedule set by supervisor, and incorporate supervisor feedback as requested.

• Compile and summarize weekly and monthly statistics and narrative reports as they relate to GBV trainings conducted in the field. Submit an overall monthly report to the GBV Program Supervisor.

·         Contribute to quarterly, semi-annual, and annual donor reports.

Coordination & Representation

·         Identify concerns related to camp/community layout, safety and security, water and sanitation access, etc., and develop strategies for constructively sharing these concerns with other actors.

• Coordinate with other IRC sectors and partner NGOs present in the camp in community mobilization, referral systems, and create awareness in an integrated manner.

Requirements

·         Diploma in social work or relevant social science with at least three (3) year’s relevant work experience OR University degree in social sciences with at least one (1) year relevant work experience.

·         Experience working in the protection and empowerment of women and children desirable.

·         Experience working with camp-based populations/ rural communities desirable.

·         Experience working as a trainer, using participatory techniques desirable.

·         Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative required.

·         Good IT skills: knowledge of MS Word; Excel and Outlook required.

·         Swahili and good English written and oral skills required.  French a plus.

·         Ability to work as part of a team that shares the common goal of preventing violence against women and children.

·   Positive and professional attitude, including ability to lead and work well in a team setting.

·   Strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.

How to apply:

Applications for the position must include:

      i.        A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements.

     ii.        Detailed curriculum vitae showing contact address, email, and day-time mobile phone number(s) and three (3) referees, ONE being your last employer.

    iii.        ONLY copies of academic and professional certificates.

All applications should be sent to:

Human Resource Manager

International Rescue Committee

P. O. Box 256,

Kasulu, Kigoma

OR

Email: TZ-Recruitment@rescue.org

Applications will be considered valid if sent/received in sealed envelope marked “Application for the Position of GBV Prevention and Community Mobilization Officer before 1700hrs Monday March ^25th, 2013. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

·         Clear understanding of gender, human rights, and issues surrounding violence against women and girls.