Gender Based Violence Specialist- SAHAJ project

VSO Nepal

Details / requirements:

Role overview

Provide strategic leadership as the consortium lead at the provincial level, overall management of the program management together with the partner organizations, ensure technical leadership in addressing issues of Gender Based Violence.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

Essential:

General:

  • At least Bachelor’s degree in any social science subjects with preferably with gender studies Background.
  • At least 5 years work experience in the sector of gender equality preferably in GBV particularly working with women, children and youth in the vulnerable community.
  • Technical insights on gender equality and gender based violence
  • Good knowledge and understanding of gender equality with strong focus on GBV issues and policies in Nepal.
  • Experience of strengthening capacity of partners and development stakeholders on gender equality including GBV.
  • Experience of working with women and youth empowerment projects.
  • Insights on program management and advisory support
  • Previous experience of working together with different partners in project management

Project monitoring and reporting

Ability to analyses information, evaluate options, and follow the strategic directions as guided.

Networking for collaboration and partnership

Linkage building with development stakeholders for increased collaborative endeavors

Influence in local policies and practices for promoting positive behavior and transforming harmful social norms and practices

Provide advisory assistance in local governance procedures

Volunteering for Development - Understanding and valuing the role of volunteering for development. Familiarity with diverse models of volunteer engagement and the volunteer journey – proven ability to leverage volunteer engagements to deliver social change outcomes. Personal experience of volunteering for development is a significant plus.

Information Technology - Good level of computer skills (Windows, Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook, Internet).

Travel requirement: Able to travel in different parts of project areas in country and spend time away from work- base location.

Commitment to VSO’s mission, values, People First principles and core approaches (Social Inclusion and Gender, Social Accountability, and Resilience).

VSO has zero tolerance of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people. We expect all our employees/volunteers to ensure we protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm and abide by our safeguarding policy.

Desirable:

Experience of working with or as volunteer

Experience in advocacy and research work

Experience on media and/or social media campaigns

Equal Opportunities

VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

Eligibility: Nepalese

Contract: National

VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

How to apply

To know more about the role please click given link and download the job description. Once you’re ready to apply, click on ‘Apply Now’ and complete all relevant field in online application form. Application deadline is 28th December 2018 .

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Overview

Category Development and Project
Openings 3
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Posted Date 19 Dec, 2018
Apply Before 28 Dec, 2018
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