Senior Specialist, GBV Information Management System at International Medical Corps (IMC)


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International Medical Corps (IMC) is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and Nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in under-served communities worldwide.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Specialist, GBV Information Management System

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Category: Gender Based Violence (GBV)

Job Summary

  • The primary responsibility of this role is to provide technical support for Gender Based Violence Information Management System (GBVIMS) users in countries with GBVIMS/ GBVIMS+ interagency rollout.
  • Technical support includes regular engagement, rapid troubleshooting, and targeted, specialized capacity development efforts.
  • The role will also contribute to key resources, including finalizing GBVIMS/GBVIMS+ rollout guidance and development of a facilitation guide for GBVIMS+ trainings.   
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Main Task and Responsibilities
Technical Support for GBVIMS Country Rollouts:

  • Provide focused on- and off-site field support to the GBVIMS/GBVIMS+ roll-out processes, with a focus on four country rollouts including System Administration for instances of GBVIMS+, to ensure alignment with GBVIMS guidelines and best practices. 
  • Support new rollout, based on country selection, including assessment, planning, training design and delivery, and ongoing technical advice and capacity building to inter-agency GBVIMS/GBVIMS+ Coordinators, as well as users within data-generating organizations.  
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting on GBVIMS, GBVIMS+  
  • Support GBV incident monitoring data analysis, and strengthen intersections with other protection information management systems (e.g. CPIMS+, Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism (MRM), Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Arrangements (MARA), etc. 

Global GBVIMS Initiatives and Resource Development:

  • Contribute to targeted regional and/or global interagency capacity development initiatives related to GBV case management and GBV data management  
  • Contribute to monitoring and evaluation frameworks established by the GBVIMS Inter-agency Coordinator. 
  • Finalize integrated GBVIMS/GBVIMS+ Rollout Guidelines  
  • Formalize a GBVIMS+ training package, consolidating available resources and developing a facilitation guide. 

Coordination:

  • Serve in an interagency capacity, as part of the GBVIMS global Technical Team, coordinating closely with other, interagency team members 
  • Represent the GBVIMS on behalf of the Technical Team, as needed and with varied audiences 
  • Coordinate with IMC’s GBV Technical Advisors regarding use of the GBVIMS 
  • Foster a safe and supportive working environment for all IMC staff and partners 
  • Exemplify core principles of GBV programming, including respect, non-discrimination, responsible use of power, nonviolence, and promotion of gender equality 
  • Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive. 

Job Requirements

  • Typically, master’s degree in related field such as social work, public health, international development, gender studies, human rights law, or related field. 
  • Typically, 10+ years’ relevant experience, including experience implementing GBV prevention and response programs in humanitarian settings 
  • Demonstrated commitment to GBV guiding principles 
  • Familiarity with GBV case management processes and intersections with information management 
  • Experience supporting staff delivering GBV case management services 
  • Experience facilitating trainings  
  • Experience in database development, usage and management 
  • Demonstrated capacity to analyze data/statistics for humanitarian operations 
  • Excellent Computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Access and database software, including in depth knowledge of pivot table/chart and data analysis 
  • Familiarity with browser-based applications, interfaces, workflows, role-based access 
  • Demonstrated understanding of issues related to confidentiality, data safety/security and other ethical concerns related to the sharing on sensitive data between humanitarian agencies 
  • Experience with humanitarian architecture and knowledge of mandates/roles of donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs 
  • Excellent communication skills including ability to write technical documents and give presentations  
  • Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively independently and as a member of a team 
  • Commitment to interagency coordination  
  • Interest in international travel, including to remote and volatile locations 
  • English required; French, Arabic or Spanish skills preferred. 

Application Closing Date
15th September, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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