Gender Based Violence and Protection Coordinator

Organization:

CARE International in Lebanon

Department/Division:

Program

Unit:

GBV & Protection

Position Title:

GBV & Protection Specialist

Work Location:

Beirut

Supervisor:

DCD Program

Job Summary:

CARE is a leading relief and development non-governmental organization working to end global poverty. Established in 1946, it is now a confederation composed of 14 members and 4 affiliates. Working in over 95 countries around the world, CARE is reaching more than 83 million people through its programs. With more than 11,000 employees worldwide, we have a strong local presence: 95% of our staff are nationals of the countries where our programs are implemented. 

Care international in Lebanon (CIL) is implementing a regional response to the Syrian Crisis to meet the immediate and most urgent needs of the women, men, boys and girls who have fled Syria. CARE International in Lebanon (CIL) is supporting local communities with their longer-term needs and basic rights through WASH, Shelter, Protection, and longer term economic development solutions and activities in collaboration with local partner organizations in the North, South, Beirut, and Mount Lebanon Governorates.

CIL is a partner on a multi-country initiative starting September 2018, to strengthen access to protection, participation and services for women refugees, IDPs and host communities. The overall objective is to improve the livelihood, agency and legal and social protection for Syrian women refugees, IDPs and host communities in Lebanon, Iraq/Kurdistan Region – Iraq (KR-I) and Jordan.

CARE is currently seeking a specialist who will lead the team on this project in terms of technical assistance on gender-based violence; sexual and reproductive health information and linkages; protection linkages; youth and community activities both in communities and working with Social Development Centers in various locations across the country. The successful candidate will also provide technical assistance for project managers on other protection and gender related initiatives of CARE Lebanon.

This position is based in the Beirut office and will support CARE’s field offices/project sites currently in Mount Lebanon, Beirut, and North Lebanon in the implementation of a variety of protection and gender transformative projects and global and regional CARE initiatives leading research, as well as supporting high level advocacy and networking on GBV and women’s empowerment. This senior position will report to the DCD-Program. The position is expected to bring significant expertise in program design and implementation. Knowledge of the region is highly desirable.

Supervises

Technical Assistance to Project teams

Working Conditions:

This position will be based in Beirut office, with extensive fieldwork

Salary:

Based on CIL salary scale

Employment Start Date:

October 2018.

Duration of Contract:

1 year (renewable)

Contract Type:

Fixed Term Employment Contract

Other contract elements:

Benefits: Social security/Health Insurance & Transport allowance.

The direct supervisor reserves the right to adapt this job description at any time during employment according to needs.

Any extension of this contract is dependent on performance review and funding availability.

Education & Certification:

Bachelor, master’s degree desirable

Minimum Education Level:

Bachelor’s degree

Posting Restrictions:

National/International posting (non-family based if international).

Proven Experience:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in GBV and protection programming, including significant experience as well on sexual reproductive health (SRH), early child marriage (ECM), women’s voice and/or economic empowerment and at least 3 years’ experience of working in an advisory, technical coordination position
• Proven experience of promoting practical and impactful social and gender justice initiatives, and community-based protection initiatives able to demonstrate change
• Proven skills in partnership building, influencing and negotiation with a range of actors, including governments, UN agencies, academic institutions, networks, national/local NGOs and community groups
• Master’s degree in a relevant field (Social Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, Developmental Studies)
• Strong understanding of the Lebanon political, legal, and social systems as related to GBV and refugee protection as well as demonstrated experience in working in/collaborating with civil society
• Proven skills in partnership building, influencing and negotiation with a range of actors, including governments, UN agencies, academic institutions, networks, national/local NGOs and community groups

IT / Software / Skills:

Familiarity with MS Office software, such as Excel

Language Skills:

Language                Speaking                                Reading                  Writing

Arabic                    Fluent/Mother tongue Professional           Professional

English                    Working Knowledge Professional           Professional

French                    Optional                                  Optional                  Optional

Competencies

• Fluency/working proficiency in both English with Arabic preferred (written and verbal).

• Strong analytical skills, and ability to design and direct research, needs assessments, and evaluations
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Demonstrated experience in staff training and coaching
• Outstanding organizer
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and writing)
• Strong team player and experienced collaborator
• Effective in negotiation and representation

Detailed Responsibilities & Tasks

Responsibility #1: Project Implementation

• Oversee the overall implementation of CARE Lebanon’s GBV and protection programs, with a specific focus on the consortium-based gender project across 3 sites in Lebanon, in close coordination with the Project Manager to ensure implementation is in line with program strategy.
• Support Project Manager in overall successful project implementation as per national standards, donor agreement and CARE guidelines and agreed implementation strategy.
• Participate in grant review meetings ensuring partner NGOs are compliant with donor regulations and are on track with implementation
• Make sure partner NGOs (or in direct implementation case) carry out works in accordance with CARE’s GBV and protection guidelines and standards
• Conduct regular field monitoring visits to provide support to partners and to ensure quality implementation.

Responsibility #2: Technical support and capacity building

• Provide technical support and training to CARE and partners staff on relevant topics such as community and women’s empowerment, mobilization, and synthetization, GBV, MSRH, and ECM.
• Work closely with CARE’s regional and global technical advisors
• Ensure CARE representation in the relevant technical coordination meetings both at HQ and at field level where possible, and in all relevant forums on technically associated topics.
• Lead trainings for staff and partners alike and review quality of project based technical trainings.

Responsibility #3: Program development and donor reporting

• Coordinate the necessary market assessments, needs assessment, gap analysis and scoping exercises to redefine CARE’s priority interventions and strategic planning in the Lebanese context.

• Elaborate Concept notes and Proposals for related new projects
• Submit regular technical reports as required
• Provide timely technical support to Project Managers in providing assistance writing reports to donors
• Support program strategy development as needed

Responsibility #4 Research and Learning

• Develop and implement research together with the MEAL team and field staff which contributes to a deepened understanding of women’s empowerment and gender issues in Lebanon, in particular around GBV, SRH, and economic empowerment
• Support project research, evaluations, and baseline studies on gender/women’s empowerment with technical advice and guidance

• Keep abreast of relevant existing and new research in Lebanon by other institutions that is related to women’s empowerment/gender issues; and disseminate key outcomes with field teams in appropriate and effective way

CARE is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, color, religion, and sex.