Applications have opened for the GBV Protection Officer Vacancy in Myanmar. Interested candidates can apply for the position now.

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Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to directly implement the GBV Prevention and Response Program in the Myebon community and Taung Paw IDP Camp as well as to ensure support and linkages to the overall Protection Program. The GBV Protection Officer will oversee individual case management and referrals for survivors of gender‐based violence (GBV).

Duties for GBV Protection Officer Vacancy

• Supervise the GBV and Mental Health Outreach Assistants and provide leadership in the implementation and monitoring of GBV prevention and response activities at the WGCS and other RI related GBV activities, ensuring that activities are implemented in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Additionally, the incumbent will provide on‐the‐job supervision and training of GBV and Mental Health Outreach Assistants and community and camp‐based volunteers on GBV prevention and response as well as general protection.
•  Similarly, support capacity building of CSOs in Mrauk U and Myebon

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• Provide technical support to the GBV Assistant in Mrauk‐U for the implementation of community-based activities
• Likewise, conduct and oversee case management, provide training and supervision to caseworkers.
• Ensure that Program policies and standards are understood and met and maintain a safe space atmosphere in the Women and Girls Centers and other spaces relevant to GBV program activities.
• Furthermore, promote guiding principles throughout all GBV activities; ensure that the voices of women and girls are represented.
• Likewise, ensure that community and inter‐sector meetings are conducted to discuss cross‐cutting protection issues relevant to GBV.

Qualifications

• (2‐4) years’ experience working in protection (GBV) programming or similar experience
•  Additionally, Bachelor degree in Social Work, Human Rights or other relevant fields preferable Management
• Also, extensive experience in building strong protection systems and in delivering services to GBV survivors in emergencies
•  Similarly, strong background and skills in facilitating training, coaching and mentoring others
•  Experience in both, development and humanitarian sector.
• Proven representation and advocacy skills
•  Familiarity with key international standards for humanitarian work
• Also, good command in English and Burmese essential; Knowledge of Rakhine an asset.

Others

• Ability to motivate and influence others and clearly communicate expectations
• Work under limited supervision and work in multi‐task environment and under‐pressure
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Commitment to working on behalf of women and girls

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