Program Quality and Implementation

• Lead WPE strategy development and implementation aligned with the NES Strategic Action Plan.

• Technical oversight and support field-level implementation of IRC’s and partners WPE direct implementation programming in NES. Namely the establishment and running of Mobile WPE teams; Women and Girls Safe Spaces; capacity building of local Syrian organizations on specialized GBV service provision.

• Ensure that WPE staff and services adhere to GBV best practice, WPE technical guidelines, professional standards and principles.

• Strengthen community engagement and outreach for GBV risk mitigation.

• Support the development and maintenance of a coherent WPE strategy across IRC’s interventions in NES in collaboration with the other IRC programs. 

• Provide technical advice including supportive supervision to IRC’s staff working on all WPE projects. 

• In collaboration with the MEAL team, ensure robust monitoring systems are in place and that reviews are undertaken periodically. 

• Coordinate the development of proposals and budgets for new projects and extensions of projects in conjunction with IP coordinator and other technical Sr. managers and coordinators. 

• Overall responsibility for effective and efficient management of project implementation consistent with the project management cycle, program objectives, activities, and indicators. 

• Ensure that WPE interventions adhere to donor agreements and IRC’s core policy documents, the IRC Strategy, and IRC’s Safety ToCs 

• Ensure progress reports are completed by deadlines/compliance requirements and lessons learned are documented for internal use by IRC technical and program staff. 

• Promote integration with other IRC programs such as Child Protection (CP) and Protection and Rule of Law (PRoL).
• Promote integration with other IRC programs such as Child Protection (CP) and Protection and Rule of Law (PRoL).

• Ensure that the WPE team is fully oriented on the project design, activities, budget, and other pertinent details.

• Design innovative approaches to build the capacity of partners including operational and technical support on ongoing GBV case management services.

• Lead GBV emergency response in areas where new displacement occurs in NES including the contingency planning and preparedness

• Work closely with IRC’s health programs to strengthen the health sector response to GBV including clinical care for sexual assault survivors

Representation, Coordination and Partnership

• Represent IRC in internal and external forums as needed, including the GBV sub-Cluster and actively contribute to advocacy efforts on identified priorities.
• Ensure key field concerns are brought to relevant stakeholders to advocate for standards that systematize how GBV is implemented and promote the delivery of inclusive and high quality GBV services.
• Coordinate and support the organization of advocacy activities and campaign events, trainings, workshops, and knowledge products.
• Develop strategic partnerships with local and national organizations in line with sector partnership strategic priorities.
• Ensure, in close collaboration with the IRC Partnership Unit, regular performance monitoring of partners to achieve the set project’s objectives and provide technical support and guidance. 

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Provide technical inputs to the monitoring and reporting system as well as evaluation of the Programme/ project in coordination with M&E teams.
• Conduct frequent field visits to supervise, coordinate, and monitor field-level activities of the Programme
• Work with IRC MEAL team, IPC, technical advisor, and partner organizations to ensure a safe and confidential mechanism for collecting information on project activities is implemented.
• Provide substantive inputs to the preparation of donor and IRC reports and support in the development of reports, proposals, case studies, and other relevant documentation.

Human resources Management

• Coach, train, and mentor staff with the aim of strengthening their technical capacity, exchanging knowledge within the team, and providing professional development guidance.

• Develop and implement staff capacity strengthening plans to ensure quality WPE programming across programming teams and other IRC programming. 

• Conduct timely and quality performance evaluations and give regular and constructive feedback to staff through the year to ensure a culture of accountability.

• Maintain open and professional relations with team members, championing a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.

• Promote and monitor staff care and well-being. Model healthy work-life balance practices. Support appropriate interventions in response to identified staff care needs.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion, and cohesion in IRC [team/office]

• Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue, and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies.

• Bachelor’s degree or postgraduate degree in Gender and development studies or social sciences, international studies, or relevant field

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years managing GBV prevention and response programs, as well as women’s empowerment initiatives, in emergency and development settings.

• Previous experience in an emergency or conflict-afflicted setting is required and experience in INGO is preferred.

• Proven experience in supervising and providing case management services and support.

• Thorough understanding of gender-based violence response protocols and service provision.

• Proven experience in building and managing partnerships, including collaboration with local organizations, stakeholders, and community groups.

• Previous experience managing programs financed institutional bilateral and multilateral donors, including budget holder responsibilities.

• Strong proposal writing skills, along with excellent written and oral communication abilities, enabling effective representation and liaison with external stakeholders.

• Must be capable of applying their skills and knowledge in a range of capacities, including direct implementation, advisory functions, training, and the transfer of technical knowledge and management skills to others

• Interpersonal qualities: Works well in and promotes teamwork, is comfortable in a multicultural environment, flexible, and able to handle pressure with professional grace 

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Deep understanding of the impact and dynamics of GBV, and solid grounding in survivor center approach practice.
• Strong ability to respect differences of culture, opinion and lived experiences while upholding rights-based principles and women’s protection and empowerment.

Language/Travel: 

• Strong written and oral communication skills, effective in representation and liaison with external parties.
• English is required, while Arabic and kurdish are desired.
• Travel: This position will be roving with 30% visits to field sites in Northeast Syria as well as attending regional and global workshops and meetings.