Terms of Reference Consultancy Title: Duration: Duty Station:
Emergency GBV coordinator – Erbil/Kurdistan/Iraq First contract is three months (renewable) Erbil
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 coordinator is to coordinate between partners working on GBV, as well as linking women space activities to the Health centre and all other organization working on GBV in Erbil and other provinces as required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES: 1. 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 protection/ GBV sub working group Participation in coordination and protection meeting in camps and non-camps. Work with partners and community members to develop a referral pathway and referral mechanism
2. Reporting Coordinator should provide weekly report of all women spaces in camps and Erbil. Sub quarter report. Provision of data related to beneficiaries of women spaces by using standard of GBVMIS. 3. Representation Represent the organization at coordination meetings as appropriate in all IDPs camps in Erbil. Ensure maximum visibility of the agency amongst the UN and NGO community in Erbil. Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organization’s Code of Conduct
Qualifications: • Advanced degree in Social Work, Public Health, International Development or other relevant field of study preferred • Experience in emergencies and conflict areas strongly preferred • Familiarity with standards and guidelines for GBV programming and coordination • Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently • Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations • Team player and strong communication skills, both oral and written • Proficient in computer applications, especially with MS Word and MS Excel, MS PowerPoint a plus - English, Kurdish and Arabic language are required. Note: Deadline is 10th October 2016 Interested candidates can apply online by sending their CV to bellow email addresses: diana.kako@yahoo.com And cc: peshkawt2002@yahoo.com