Head of GBViE/ Manager

Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) is seeking a dedicated Head of GBViE/ Manager to join our team in South Sudan to lead the development and implementation of NCA’s programme to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls.

Start date: As soon as possible.

The main tasks:

• Support the development, implementation and strengthening of NCA’s GBViE programme to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls.
• Network and fundraise with various agencies and potential donors to grow GBV programming.
• Think out of box and innovative delivery of GBV response and programming in difficult context.
• GBV programmes, from supporting country strategy development, start-up of programmes, and capacity building.
• Develop, quality assure and support with applications, planning, implementation, and results reporting.
• Prepare financial plans including procurement and spending plans in line with GBV programs.
• Contribute to more integrated responses and long-term approaches by analizing trends of GBV and develop/adjust program strategies to meet need.
• Provide strategic direction and technical advice on programme development with a focus on the prevention, protection, and response to GBViE.
• Actively developing strong, collaborative relationships to ensure integrated responses with external partners.
• Ensure maximum visibility of the agency amongst the UN, Donor and NGO community.

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in social work, social science, gender studies, humanitarian affairs, international development, or related field. Solid and relevant field experience can replace formal education.
• Minimum seven years of proven specialized experience in GBViE prevention and response programming in conflict and post-conflict settings, with solid knowledge of international humanitarian standards for GBViE.
• Minimum 3-5 years of international experience.
• Solid experience in training and capacity building, particularly using participatory approaches and methods for training related to different components of GBViE programming.
• Experience in supervising, budget managing, and providing technical support, capacity building and assistance to field staff.
• Excellent donor and partnership relations, in particular non-traditional funding streams from foundations, and creative development of private partnerships within the corporate sector.
• Experience in leading donor application processes and/or quality assure the technical components.
• Experience in the use of office software packages (MS word, Excel, Teams etc.), experience in handling of web-based management systems.
• Fluency in English is required, and/or Arabic are advantage/desirable.

Personal Qualities:

• Demonstrate flexibility, reflection, and the ability to maintain positive relationships and composure in stressful situations.
• Exceptional cooperative skills, seeing strengths as well as opportunities in colleagues and partners.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and networking skills.
• Ability to listen and build trust while at the same time, establishing clear directions and motivating others.
• Excellent communication skills and capacity to engage partners and staff.

We will offer:

• Exciting and highly meaningful job with one of Norway’s largest humanitarian organizations, with opportunity to develop new approaches in an international, multicultural environment.
• Working with engaging colleagues, in an interdisciplinary division known for its close collaboration between sectors, targeted responses, and with a creative, professional, and synergetic approach.
• Opportunity to acquire professional and personal development.
• We can offer competitive terms and conditions.
• Most of all, you can contribute and be a positive influence in people’s everyday life.

We encourage all qualified persons to apply for a job with us, regardless of gender, age, disability or cultural background. NCA uses an electronic gateway for all recruitment where you can register and submit your CV, write an application / cover letter and attach relevant certificates. Only applicants using this electronic gateway will be considered for the position.

Before you apply:
We kindly ask you to carefully read the ACT Code of Conduct for the prevention of misconduct, including corruption, fraud, exploitation and abuse, including sexual; and to ensure child safeguarding and the Protection from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse and Child Safeguarding policy before you submit your application. If you are the selected candidate for this position you will be asked to complete and sign our Code of Conduct and Protection from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse, and Child Safeguarding Policy.