The GBV Global Advisor Technical Unit provides technical support and guidance to the design and implementation of GBV prevention and response programs, including support to relevant emergency response operations. The GBV Advisor also contributes to global projects and resource development, research and learning, inter-agency GBV coordination and representation, and advocacy initiatives.
The GBV Advisor Global TU is expected to travel regularly for direct operational support, as well as representation at relevant forums.

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

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical Support for Program Design and Implementation
•    Support teams to design, conduct and analyse assessments.
•    Work with teams to design appropriate GBV prevention and response programs, including approaches for implementation, program timelines, staffing structures, and required budgets.
•    Provide regular input and review of proposals and program reports.
•    Explore and encourage integration of GBV concerns and activities into existing or planned public health programs, including reproductive and primary health, mental health and psychosocial, and youth programming.
•    Maintain regular contact with program teams in select countries, as well as relevant regional platform, to stay abreast of issues, program concerns and needs for assistance.
•    Conduct field visits to select countries to provide support, guidance, and recommendations for improved programming.
•    Develop and deliver technical trainings for field staff, volunteers, and partner organizations.
•    Support the recruitment and retention of GBV specialists to lead country operations.
•    Contribute to the development of guidance notes, tools, and resources for HQ staff and field teams.
•    Contribute to knowledge management through the production and dissemination of case studies, promising practices, and lessons-learned documents.
•    Maintain abreast of developments in the field, including new research and new standards and guidance

Emergency Response
•    Provide remote or direct technical support to new emergency response operations, where relevant.
•    Support program design and proposal development for new emergencies.
•    Coordinate with national/regional/global partners and experts to support new emergencies and recruit staff.
•    Contribute to advocacy for attention to GBV in new emergencies.

Representation and Other Responsibilities
•    Meet with partners and donor representatives as necessary.
•    Participate in relevant coordination forums.
•    Support the development and implementation of global GBV projects, as relevant.
•    Contribute to maintenance of good working relations within and between International Medical Corps’ departments and offices
•    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
•    Remain flexible in adopting additional responsibilities based on organizational and programming needs, in coordination with the Senior GBV Advisor and other members of the GBV Technical Advisory Team

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.