Terms of Reference Consultancy Title: Erbil/Kurdistan/Iraq Duty Station: Contract duration: Number of positions
Emergency GBV Case Manager Erbil / IDPs camps / Dibaga Three months (renewable) Three
BACKGROUND After the conflict between Iraq and coming of ISIS and Mosul liberation operation, huge number IDPs are present in Kurdistan/ Iraq, As it is often the case in any humanitarian crises, women and girls face increased risk of violence and in particular camp settings, where living spaces are confined, infrastructures are weak and activities are limited, therefore, tension arises and psychological wellbeing is disturbed. Forms of gender based violence became common with specific forms such as domestic violence, sexual harassment and abuse, trafficking and to a lesser degree economic exploitation and early/ forced marriage. The latter one is quite problematic since many families revert to this option as a sort of protection and coping mechanism given the cultural context and already prior structural practices where the husband is expected to provide financial and physical protection. UNFPA responded by supporting AL_Mesalla organization by establishing women spaces in Erbil and district with aim of using it as a social space and a base to raise awareness about gender issues and about the risks of GBV. JOB DESCRIPTION The primary function of the Emergency GBV Case manager is to manage IDPs cases of GBV. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES: 1. Case management - professional management of GBV cases - psychosocial support of cases and families - maintain the security and confidentiality of cases Coordination  Coordinate with all relevant actors and actively participate in GBV working group or sub-cluster and ably co-chair and push UNFPA / AL Messala agenda in the