• Job Title: Officer, GBV
• Location: Yemen Al-Mukha - Al-Mukha, YE (Primary)
• Yemen Office: Al-Mukha
• Category: Gender Based Violence (GBV)
• Date Needed By: 3/2/2025

Program Description (Background)

International Medical Corps 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 underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: The GBV Officer will support implementation of GBV activities related to a specific project, initiative, or site of implementation.   

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Planning 

• Work closely with GBV leadership team, staff team, local partners, and community stakeholders, as relevant, to plan program interventions.  
• Support GBV assessments as required 
• Coordinate with government focal points, local partners, and women’s networks, as appropriate  

 
Capacity Building and Implementation  

• Lead implementation of GBV relevant program activities 
• Ensure effective community participation throughout implementation, including leadership of women and girls   
• Lead implementation of specific approaches, as relevant  
• Train staff, partners and cross-sector actors, as relevant 
• Oversee distribution of dignity kits, where relevant 
• Support community volunteers engaged for GBV outreach, where relevant 

 
Human Resources Support 

• Support recruitment and oversight of Community Mobilizers, where relevant 
• Train and coach staff 
• Support strategies for GBV staff, foster teambuilding, and support principles of self-care 

 
Monitoring and Reporting 

• Seek and analyse community feedback and adapt activities accordingly  
• Oversee post-distribution monitoring, where relevant 
• Monitor and document prevention and risk mitigation program activities  
• Contribute to internal and external reports 

 
Coordination, Advocacy and Representation 

• Coordinate regularly with the GBV leadership and participate, as required, in broader team meetings 
• Promote a survivor-centred approach in all internal and external coordination meetings 
• Represent program goals and GBV standards  

 
Security and Conduct 

• Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies 
• Foster a safe and supportive working environment for all GBV staff and partners 
• Exemplify core principles of GBV programming, including respect, non-discrimination, responsible use of power, nonviolence, and promotion of gender equality  
• Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the program and organization, notably through adherence to the Code of Conduct and Ethics, including compliance with anti-harassment, safeguarding and PSEA policies 

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Typically, a Bachelor’s degree in related field. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Typically, 3+ years of experience in GBV-related area
• Demonstrated commitment to core principles of GBV programming, including gender equality and survivor-centered support services.  
• Familiarity with relevant GBV prevention and response standards, approaches, and tools 
• Training and facilitation experience 
• Good interpersonal and advocacy skills 
• Familiarity with government and NGO service providers  
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, remain flexible, and apply experience and guidance to evolving challenges 
• Strong communication skills

Additional Technical or Language Requirements

female is preferable to apply for this position. Please note, for Yemen-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in Yemen. Since the position is a national role, we are unable to progress applications that would require sponsorship. International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report to International Medical Corps at the website provided at the end of this document. Website for reporting misconduct: www.InternationalMedicalCorps.ethicspoint.com. Please do not submit your CV or application to this website, it will not be considered for review.

Code of Conduct

As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report. If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

Safeguarding

It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, and any form of trafficking in persons.

Equal Opportunities

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.