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JOB OVERVIEW

Under the supervision of the Women’s Protection and Empowerment Manager, the Women’s Protection and Empowerment Program Outreach Officer will play a crucial role in achieving the program’s goals by implementing targeted activities aimed at preventing gender-based violence (GBV) and empowering women. Also, strengthening the capacity of service providers and actors in the field of GBV. This role is key in developing consistent, gender-sensitive messaging effectively delivered to diverse audiences.

Through outreach activities related to GBV, the Outreach Officer ensures that accessible and effective information is disseminated among various groups, including vulnerable populations, thereby strengthening the program’s relevance in protecting and empowering at-risk individuals in the Odesa, Mykolaiv, and Kherson regions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Adhere to and actively promote a women- and girl-centered approach, as well as the guiding principles of gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response.

  • Ensure the preparation, facilitation, and delivery of awareness-raising sessions on GBV for women and girls at risk and survivors of GBV, as well as healthcare workers, other service providers and disseminate critical information on available services for GBV survivors. Maintain reporting on qualitative and quantitative indicators, complete relevant registration and participant assessment forms, and prepare conclusions.

  • Developing gender-sensitive messages and awareness-raising materials, as well as accessible GBV services for the target audience.

  • Organize and implement awareness campaigns aimed at increasing understanding of GBV, actively engaging affected communities, including internally displaced persons (IDPs) and other vulnerable groups.

  • Monitor and evaluate the impact of outreach initiatives by collecting participant feedback to inform future campaigns and improve effectiveness, including feedback analysis from recipients to determine satisfaction levels and identify needs for enhancing outreach approaches.

  • Participate in the collection, analysis, and submission of information on key protection risks faced by women and girls in communities, including service mapping, GBV risk assessments, and Safety Audits. Prepare reports and use the data obtained to inform planning, improvement, and implementation of awareness-raising activities and WPE IRC programs in general.

  • Conduct needs assessments for women and adolescent girls to ensure they receive dignity kits, analyze results, and organize distribution to GBV survivors or those at risk, while following a sensitive approach and ensuring a safe environment.

  • Organize and facilitate group sessions with participants using materials and approaches from the Safe Space to Learn , “Girls Shine” and “Women Rise” programs, adapted to the local context.

  • Participate in crisis response, including providing life-saving and initial psychological support to women and girls affected by conflict-related emergencies, and support for evacuated populations at evacuation and transit hubs.

  • Actively participate in internal and external training events, capacity-building sessions, and professional development activities focused on GBV prevention and response. Share acquired knowledge with the team to strengthen collective capacity.

  • Participate in the preparation and implementation of information and training activities aimed at increasing awareness of GBV and strengthening the capacity of service providers in GBV prevention and response.

  • Develop and deliver training activities (trainings, forums, workshops, etc.) to strengthen the professional capacity of service providers in GBV prevention and response.

  • Develop a cooperation network and maintain effective working relationships with service providers, stakeholders, partners, and relevant actors, including community members and GBV response entities.

  • Present the Program on behalf of the manager at GBV AoR working group, external events, and activities.

  • Coordinate key locations, formats, and channels for disseminating GBV-related information to maximize the impact of outreach and ensure accessibility for target groups.

  • Participate in the development and develop of an action plan for GBV educational activities at the regional level, which includes measures and a schedule for the implementation of initiatives. 

  • Ensure proper, safe, and confidential referrals of GBV survivors.

  • Prepare weekly and monthly activity and achievement reports in accordance with Program requirements.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Language: Ukrainian required; recommended English

  • Education: Higher education in social work, human rights, psychology, public health, humanities, or a related field

  • Demonstrated experience in community engagement, mobilization, and work with women and girls affected by armed conflict

  • Strong understanding and commitment to the well-being of women and girls, and support for their healing after experiences of violence

  • Ability to respond to emergencies when needed and support the Women’s Protection team in providing assistance as required

  • Experience in facilitating group activities, training sessions, workshops, and mentoring others

  • Experience in developing and conducting training programs/workshops

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect toward clients/beneficiaries

  • Positive and professional attitude, including the ability to work productively in a team

  • Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

  • Ability to work in a multitasking environment, manage pressure effectively, adapt to change, and demonstrate flexibility

 

REPORTING STRUCTURE AND TEAM COLLABORATION

  • Internal collaborations: Child Protection team; Protection Rule of Law team; Economic Recovery and Development team; Health team.

  • External collaborations: GBV actors, organizations and agencies.

  • Reporting structure: WPE Manager, WPE Case Management and Community-Based Protection Senior Officer.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

  • This role requires full-time work in the office.

  • Travel to other locations is needed up to 30% of time

  • The position will be based in Mykolaiv office, with business trips to Odesa, Mykolaiv and Khersone regions in relation to ongoing activities, after security assessment, with the possibility of overnight stays in a hotel or guest house

  • Exempt from overtime

  • Work in the matrix organization

  • Fast pace of working, multitasking and stressful work

  • The organization cares about staff and provides flexible working options (start early-finish early, start later-finish later, remote work)

 

IRC employees are eligible to the following benefits:

 

  • Competitive salary

  • Purposeful job and development opportunities

  • English classes and unlimited online training courses

  • Life Insurance

  • Medical insurance for staff and family members

  • Free psychological support to employees and their family members

  • 30 calendar days of annual vacation with flexibility beyond the legally set minimum requirements

  • Up to 10 days of paid medical leave

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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