Programme Coordinator GBV

1.    MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Acts in the role of Programme Team Leader as specialist in GBV programme areas
• Supervise project teams (Programme Officers and Assistants) to ensure effective integration of programmes/project activities with overall country strategic programme objectives;
• Provide technical advice to CR/Programme Manager in programme planning, implementation, quality assurance, programme/project budget management, partners’ management and evaluations in line with NCA’s country and global policies/strategic plans
• Design GBV  programme based on innovative concepts to secure cooperation and financial support from external funding partners to financially sustain respective programmes.
• Responsible for assessment, response analysis, design/revision and implementation of the GBV components.

2.    MAIN TASKS

• Ensure compliance with NCA and international standards including adherence to Government policies and laws that impact GBV programme
• Responsible for developing proposals and budgets for fund raising and support provided by NCA to the local partners.
• Identify new funding opportunities based on partner capacity and geographic presence
• Seeking out new partners  and lead partner assessment and capacity building plan
• Develop and maintain good relationship with partners, donors and relevant Government Departments and networks

3.    SPECIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS ASSIGNED TO THE POSTION:
(Project-, team-, workgroup-leadership/coordination, facilitation, monitoring, relation building etc.)

• Team management of GBV programme teams.
• Coordination with other Department (Admin/HR, Finance, and Security/Procurement) teams
• Advise senior management team on policies in line with programme/area of work (gender sensitization, conflict sensitivity, accountability/CHS) for improved organizational culture
• Compliance with NCA’s Security routines, regulations and SOPs.
• Any other task assigned by the supervisor or management.
• Changes in this job description will take place after discussions between employer and employee, and as a part of the annual PDR follow-up.

4.     Qualifications & Experience Required
(Project-, team-, workgroup-leadership/coordination, facilitation, monitoring, relation building etc.)

• Masters’ degree preferably in Gender studies or social sciences
• Minimum 10 ten years’ experience in  gender based violence, human rights or other related fields
• Good understanding of local context, culture & vulnerable groups.
• Excellent project design and participatory monitoring and evaluation skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team player, demonstrating leadership.
• Ability to operate at advanced levels of authority and manage significant activities, budgets, and resources to produce and take responsibility for results.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work cooperatively.
• Proven ability to solve problems independently without direct supervision.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels, and to maintain this under pressure.
• Experience of developing program strategy, project proposal, and reports
• Expertise in documentation of statistics print electronic and social media
• Knowledge and experience of advocacy campaign on social issues.
• Experience of developing gender considerations into M&E processes
• Physical ability to conduct regular field visits, reporting and project follow up work
• Ability to work with minimal supervision to define priorities
• Proficiency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of Urdu and other local languages would be an advantage

5.   Duration of Job:

  1 year with possible renewable extension

6.   Field Travel:

  Islamabad based job with upto 40% travel to the field

We are an equal opportunity employer. Dynamic and energetic women and people belonging to minority groups are encouraged to apply.