WPE Senior Program Officer

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What is your Job Scope?

The WPE Senior Program Officer will see overall GBV response and prevention activities in all 8 WPE Project sites in Sittwe through 8 Women’s and Girl’s Wellness Center (WGWC) as well as 6 prevention halls. He/She will coordinate with WPE Senior Manager and Manager in developing program strategy and design at identified service locations according to context, capacity, and local needs. Additionally, he/she will be responsible for coordination and representation of WPE’s programming among community leaders and other NGOs. The WPE Senior Program Officer will directly supervise and provide technical support to two WPE Response Officers and two WPE Prevention Officers to support the productive day-to-day operation of program activities. These activities include GBV programming – GBV and SRH education sessions, Coffee and Tea sessions (educating on GBV), Peaceful Family Initiative, Girl Shine, EMAP, and international awareness events, case management, coordination with GBV actors and other stakeholders to provide  referrals and quality services, psychosocial support group sessions, livelihood activities and also support to senior officer (partner and capacity strengthening) related to trainings to  other INGOs, NGO, CBOs, CMCs and government actors. He/She will be responsible for hiring, providing training, and supervising staff at these locations, as well as overseeing the day-to-day operation of program activities. The position will be based in IRC Sittwe office with often travel to project sites.

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop strategies for strengthening GBV programming according to identified service gaps and community needs.
• Provide direct technical support to Response officers, Prevention officers in provision of GBV response and prevention services, serve as a technical focal person for program work.
• Manage and organize in providing emergency assistance to vulnerable women and girls, and distribution of NFIs(Non Food Items) to vulnerable beneficiaries.
• Support the team as focal person for any emergency response.
• Conduct skill assessments to Response officers and support them in providing technical support to caseworker supervisor, and case workers to promote capacity and skillfulness of staffs who are providing direct services to GBV survivors.
• Provide TOTs ( Training of Trainers ) to field-based staff in terms of program activities, together with Senior Officer and camp-based officers.
• Identify any technical issues raised by the team through the regular field visit and meetings, then make sure addressing those things.
• Conduct weekly case review meetings for technical guidance in case management and ad hoc meetings for urgent needs and emergency cases.
• Ensure the updated referral and service mapping monthly for all project location in Sittwe.
• Ensure proper tracking for response activities, storage in soft and hard copies according to Data Protection protocol in GBVIMS (Gender-Based Violence Information Management System).
• Work closely with WPE M&E manager to make sure data validation and accuracy of case data.
• Address any technical issue raised by the Response/prevention team.
• Ensure the preparation and submission of weekly activity PCRs (Purchase Request), ISC salary, Transportation for the program’s activities as needed.
• Compile and submit monthly activities report, and quarterly report on a regular basis to WPE Manager and WPE M&E Manager.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with IRC Operational policies.
• Other duties assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs.
• Ensure proper tracking for PCR in box.

Staff Supervision & Development

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of WPE program activities in all camps
• Directly supervise the camp-based officers and indirect supervise staff with individual service contracts.
• Assist WPE Manager in developing annual work plan for program activities and ensure the activities are on track.
• Conduct regular facilitation spot check through field monitoring visits
• Oversee the startup of new activities, including Psychosocial Support Groups, and livelihoods activities.
• Ensure the monitoring data is correct according to GBVIMS.
• Support staff capacity and administrative tasks.
• Facilitate weekly Officer Meetings to discuss program challenges and plans for ongoing and new activities.
• Contribute to the strategic vision and planning of WPE programs and activities in collaboration with WPE Managers and Officers, including identifying program gaps and areas for growth and improvement, and developing creative solutions to existing challenges.
• Promote GBV Guiding Principles of safety, confidentiality, non-discrimination, and respect throughout all WPE activities.

Coordination & Representation

• Coordinate with Managers and Senior Manager to lead program strategy and design at identified service locations, according to context, capacity, and local needs
• Coordination and collaboration with WPE team members and other departments such as health program and protection program in implementation of integration activities, promotion of capacity building.
• Attend regular CMC meetings and CCCM Meeting to represent WPE, share updates and key issues, advocate as needed, and receive feedback regarding program activities and community needs
• Attend coordination meetings (with NGO staffs, in the community) on behalf of the WPE program
• Conduct meeting with government actors (polices) to advocate the safety and security issues for women & girls and prevent & response GBV in collaborative approaches.
• Respond to community and beneficiary complaints in a timely and professional manner, with support from the WPE Manager as needed
• Liaise with external partners, including the health and protection sectors, and advocate as needed

Other

• Compile and submit monthly activities report, and quarterly report on a regular basis to WPE Senior Manager and WPE M&E manager.
• Submit monthly safety analysis report and develop action plan and follow up the progress
• Represent the program for donors and other visitors
• Prepare and complete financial documentation as needed to support program activities.
• Other tasks assigned by supervisor.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: WPE Manager

Position directly supervises: WPE Response Officers, WPE Prevention    Officers

What should you have?         

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.

Work Experience:

• At least 1 years’ experience in related field.
• Demonstrated working experience with women and girls especially on GBV response and prevention activities.
• Demonstrated working experience of designing and delivery trainings and workshops.
• Demonstrated ability to manage staff and support their ongoing professional development
• Commitment to reducing GBV in the community, empowering women and girls, and providing support to GBV survivors
• Understanding of local context, sensitivities, and needs regarding GBV issues
• Strong vision for WPE program development

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to manage staff and support their ongoing professional development
• A very strong understanding of WPE concepts, including the root cause of GBV and its harmful effects on individuals and communities
• A clear knowledge of guiding principles for working with GBV survivors and the GBV case management process
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse groups and individuals, including community leaders, donors, beneficiaries, and staff
• Able to effectively supervise a team, by providing strong guidance, technical support, knowledge, active listening, and leading by example
• Flexible and patient in adaption to evolving program needs
• Able to independently and creatively solve day to day challenges as they arise
• Creative and able to adjust programming based on context and evolving needs
• Self-starter who is motivated to proactively address program gaps and strengthen existing activities
• Organized with attention to detail

Language Skills:

• Fluent in Burmese,
• Strong in read, write and communicate in English language
• Good in speaking and understanding local dialects

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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