Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Officer

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International Rescue Committee (IRC)

  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 0-5 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Nationals-only contract
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 09/05/2025
  • Location: Somalia
Gender-based violence (GBV)
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. 

Key responsibilities
 
• Lead the design and implementation of gender-responsive and, where appropriate, transformative approaches across all program areas.
• Ensure key project activities are designed, implemented, and monitored with sensitivity to GBV issues.
• Develop and oversee safe, confidential, and effective reporting mechanisms for GBV/SEAH (Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment) grievances.
• Conduct safety mapping and audits to identify GBV risks and mitigation strategies.
• Establish and update GBV referral protocols, ensuring survivors have access to appropriate services.
• Identify and document existing GBV service providers, creating a comprehensive referral network.
• Develop and deliver training sessions for program staff, government partners, and community stakeholders on gender-sensitive programming, SEAH risk management, and survivor-centered responses.
• Conduct awareness-raising sessions on GBV/SEAH risk management, including ethical reporting of cases.
• Train staff and partners in safe disclosure procedures and the effective use of referral pathways.
• Track and report on SEAH prevention and response indicators, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Ensure confidentiality and safe storage of all GBV/SEAH-related data, adhering to ethical data management principles.
• Support the development, monitoring, and application of gender-sensitive indicators, ensuring consistent use of sex-disaggregated data.
• Provide timely support in tracking and analyzing gender-related indicators under the project log frame, sharing strategic findings for action.
• Conduct ongoing assessments to identify gender-related needs in target communities, ensuring program adaptation based on evolving needs.
• Identify and address gender gaps or deficiencies in program activities, recommending interventions to strengthen gender responsiveness.
• Provide regular technical feedback to program staff and the Team Leader on GBV and gender-related interventions.
• Collaborate with project team members to successfully deliver the project objectives.
 
Required qualifications & competencies:
 
• Education: University degree in Social Sciences, Law, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in supervising GBV prevention and response activities.
• At least 3 years of experience conducting awareness campaigns on women's rights, gender equality, GBV, and/or reproductive health (considered an asset).
• Proven experience in developing and implementing GBV prevention and response mechanisms, including case management, referral systems, and survivor-centered programming.
• In-depth understanding of the ethical principles governing GBV work, including confidentiality, survivor safety, and trauma-informed care.
• Strong expertise in GBV prevention strategies, risk mitigation, and response services, particularly in post-conflict or humanitarian settings.
• Ability to develop and facilitate training for staff, partners, and community stakeholders on GBV response, SEAH prevention, and survivor support.
• Excellent command of Somali and English (spoken and written).
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

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