INTERNAL & External VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Backgroung:

Innovative Humanitarian Solutions (IHS) is a forward-thinking international non-governmental humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives, alleviating suffering, reducing the impact of disasters, and building resilient, self-reliant communities. Founded on July 1, 2003 in USA and registered in Ethiopia in July 2013, IHS operates with strong values of partnership, accountability, equality, and integrity to deliver sustainable and ethical humanitarian support.

 

Since beginning operations in Ethiopia in 2013, IHS has implemented a range of humanitarian programs focused on emergency response, child and youth protection, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), education, food security, livelihoods, and support for refugees and internally displaced populations. The organization works in collaboration with government bodies, UN agencies, NGOs, and community partners to create protective environments and promote positive socio-economic change in conflict-affected and underserved regions of the country

 

Reports to: Senior Program Manager

Supervises: GBV Prevention & Case management officers, WGSS Case workers, MHPSS Officers.

Type of Employment- Four Months Contract with possibility of extension based on fund availability 

 

ROLE PURPOSE: 

The GBV Project Manager is responsible for the overall management, coordination, and quality implementation of Gender-Based Violence prevention and response programs. The role ensures that all activities are survivor-centered, aligned with international and national GBV standards, and integrated across protection, health, MHPSS, and legal services. The Project Manager provides technical leadership, oversees program planning, monitoring, and reporting, strengthens referral pathways and stakeholder partnerships, and ensures the safety, dignity, and empowerment of GBV survivors in humanitarian and development contexts.This role covers Shire, Sheraro.T/Adyabo,Ahsea,Alamata,Raya Alamata, and Ofla,

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

1. Program Management and Implementation

• Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of GBV prevention, risk mitigation, and response activities.

• Ensure programming aligns with international standards, national policies, and organizational safety protocols.

• Develop annual work plans, budgets, and implementation strategies.

• Integrate GBV risk mitigation measures across sectors where applicable.

2. Case Management Oversight

• Supervise and mentor GBV case workers and related staff.

• Ensure high-quality, confidential, and timely survivor-centered case management services.

• Monitor adherence to guiding principles including safety, confidentiality, non-discrimination, and respect.

• Review complex cases and provide technical guidance as needed.

3. Capacity Building and Technical Support

• Design and deliver training sessions on GBV core concepts, survivor-centered approaches, psychosocial support, and protection principles.

• Strengthen the technical capacity of staff, partners, and community structures.

• Develop tools, SOPs, and guidance notes to improve service delivery.

4. Coordination and Advocacy

• Establish and strengthen referral pathways with local authorities, health facilities, legal services, NGOs, and community networks.

• Represent the organization in GBV and protection coordination forums.

• Advocate for improved access to services and enhanced protection for women and girls.

• Foster partnerships that enhance comprehensive, multisector responses.

5. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Monitor program progress against targets and indicators.

• Oversee data collection and analysis while ensuring confidentiality and ethical standards.

• Manage program budgets and ensure cost-effective implementation.

• Prepare high-quality internal and donor reports in a timely manner.

6. Strategic Planning and Program Development

• Conduct needs assessments and context analysis to identify emerging protection risks.

• Contribute to proposal development and fundraising efforts.

• Provide strategic direction and technical leadership for GBV programming expansion.

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Preferred Skills

• Bachelor Degree and above in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Gender Studies, health, and related fields.

• training in GBV or protection programming is highly desirable.

• Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in GBV/CP intervention.

• Three years’ experience managing GBV programs in humanitarian or emergency settings.

• Experience supervising and mentoring staff in GBV Case management

• Experience in GBV IMS.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of GBV prevention and response frameworks.

• Expertise in survivor-centered case management and protection principles.

• Experience developing SOPs, referral pathways, and training materials.

• Strong budgeting and financial management skills.

Management and Leadership

• Proven leadership and team management abilities.

• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure and multicultural environments.

Communication and Representation

• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation skills.

• Strong report writing and documentation abilities.

• Ability to represent the organization with professionalism and credibility.

Core Competencies

• Commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment

• Ethical integrity and confidentiality, uphold PSEA & Safe guarding policy

• Strategic thinking and results orientation

• Strong coordination and networking skills

• Cultural sensitivity and inclusiveness, maintain do no harm & protection mainstreaming.

• Accountability and sound judgment

Mandatory: Fluency in written and spoken English

                   : Knowledge of the local language(Tigrigna) 

How To Apply

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Job Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or in a related field of study with relevant work experience How to Apply Apply using the provided link below