Sexual and Gender Based Violence Advisor position is available in British Red Cross.

The British Red Cross (BRC) helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. It is part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, natural disasters and individual emergencies. It enables vulnerable people in the UK and abroad to prepare for and withstand emergencies in their own communities. Once the crisis is over, it helps them in their recovery and rehabilitation. As part of the International RedCross and Red Crescent movement, the world’s largest independent humanitariannetwork, the BRC is bound by, and committed to its fundamental principles:humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity anduniversality.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to guide British Red Cross’s strategic direction in relation to SGBV, monitor progress against the objectives of the International Strategy, and attend relevant coordination bodies of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement.
• Povide hands-on technical support to existing programmes focussed on SGBV in protracted conflict settings (conducting assessments, reviews and evaluation, programme design etc), and capacity building of BRC
• Engage with the wider UK-based humanitarian sector around SGBV, contribute to the Movement’s effort to position itself as a relevant actor on this topic, monitor fundraising opportunities and support regional team to develop funding proposals
• Work closely with the Humanitarian Policy team to monitor developments in this sector and develop key messages, lead on research projects, etc
• Support the SGBV-related part of Diversity and Inclusion mainstreaming efforts across the International Directorate, ensure quality standards and minimum protection standards are met in British Red Cross’s emergency responses, support HR on issues related to PSEA

Salary and Benefits

£38,000 (per annum)

Qualifications and Requirements

• Fluency in English (written and verbal) is required and fluency in French is highly desirable.
• Relevant postgraduate degree or equivalent work experience
• Strong understanding of SGBV issues within protracted conflict settings and the general humanitarian sector
• Strong practical knowledge of case work practices
• Strong knowledge of SGBV/Protection related Minimum Standards and International Commitments
• Strong understanding of policy context and legal framework that frame SGBV interventions
• Strong understanding of programme design, quality programming and effective delivery
• Strong communication, relationship-building and advocacy skills
• Excellent capacity-building and training skills
• Strong internal and external representation skills, to represent the organisation at a range of different fora
• Substantial experience in designing, implementing and evaluating SGBV-focussed programmes, especially in protracted conflict settings
• Substantial experience in designing and leading vulnerability and needs assessments for SGBV focussed programmes