About the role
The role works jointly with GOAL in Sudan to implement EU/FPI
funded project “Strengthening Women’s Empowerment and Safeguarding Communities
and SGBV victims in Sudan. The project is aimed to improve the safety and
protection of women in targeted areas of North Darfur and South Kordofan
states. It will expand services and spaces for women to prevent and respond to
sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and increase the influence and
inclusion of women in peace building forums.
The Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) Specialist is the main
focal point for the implementation of the project in Christian Aid. The SGBV
Specialist is responsible for leading the implementation of all SGBV project
interventions ensuring local partners and stakeholders demonstrate enhanced
technical expertise necessary for achieving the expected outcomes of the
project. The SGBV Specialist works closely with GOAL project coordinator and
field managers and other project staff to ensure that the project’s activities
are aligned with the project’s goals and objectives. The SGBV Specialist
provides training and support to frontline workers, project staff and community
members to mitigate and address sexual gender-based violence (SGBV) and risks.
S/he plays a crucial role in empowering women, raising awareness, and fostering
a safe environment for women and girls. The SGBV Specialist will serve as the
technical expert for the project within Sudan and deputise the Project
Coordinator as needed.
Qualifications
You will require degree in Social Science, Development Studies,
Law, Psychology, Gender Studies, Social Work, or a related area; and
post-graduate qualification in a relevant area or significant experience will
be desired; and minimum five years of working in GBV prevention and response,
social behaviour change approaches, and gender programming. You need experience
of working in a partnership arrangement with civil society organisations and
with the use of participatory approaches to development is required.;
experience in developing and delivering training on GBV topics, knowledge of
SASA! methodology and experience in implementing the approach in marginalised
communities affected by SGBV, Gender analysis/mainstreaming skills; experience
in monitoring and evaluating GBV programmes, particularly gender sensitive data
collection; experience in advocacy on gender/SGBV, particularly leading and
convening NGO/Women’s movement consortia.
How to Apply
