GBV Policy & Advocacy Technical Advisor

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SEED Kurdistan

  • Career category: Advocacy/ Policy, Legal, Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
  • Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Location: Iraq
GBV / VAWG Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI) Human rights
Role of the GBV Policy & Advocacy Technical Advisor

The GBV Policy & Advocacy Advisor will provide technical expertise and leadership for SEED’s policy and advocacy work on promoting gender equality and combating GBV. The GBV Policy & Advocacy Advisor will identify institutional and “on the ground” gaps and needs in the KRI, and advocate for legislative and regulatory reforms as well as improved policies, processes, procedures, and practices to protect human rights.

The Advisor will lead diverse initiatives – including advocacy, technical assistance, and capacity-building – to strengthen prevention and response strategies among governmental and non-governmental protection actors, and will lead or participate in relevant sector coordination mechanisms and working groups. The Advisor will also support the design and delivery of complementary training for service providers, contribute to messaging for public awareness campaigns on gender equality and GBV, and participate in program development. The Advisor will act as a strong advocate for universal access to human rights and identify opportunities to strengthen SEED’s impact on behalf of vulnerable groups.

Essential Criteria

  • Master’s Degree in social work, public policy, gender studies, psychology, law, international development, human rights, or another related field.
  • At least five years of international development and/or humanitarian experience in GBV programming, including supervision of services and advocacy for improved legislative and policy protections.
  • At least three years of experience working in a senior technical or programmatic role.
  • Experience implementing donor-funded international development and/or humanitarian assistance programs.
  • Familiarity and previous experience with the UN-led cluster coordination system, mechanisms, and tools.
  • Direct and demonstrable experience working with government actors to achieve institutional change.
  • Strong belief in gender equality and human rights.
  • Strong people and project management skills.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Good interpersonal, communication, time management and team-building skills.
  • High standard of spoken and written English, with Arabic and/or Kurdish a plus.
  • Experience in Iraq and/or Kurdistan Region is a plus.
  • Ability to work in a stressful setting and adapt quickly to changing environments.

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