Senior Specialist, GBV Information Management System

International Medical Corps is a leading organization in gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response programming, committed to supporting and empowering women and girls who face increased risks in humanitarian settings. International Medical Corps serves on the Gender-based Violence Information Management System (GBVIMS) Steering Committee, along with UNFPA, UNHCR, UNICEF, and the International Rescue Committee (IRC). The GBVIMS was first established in 2006 for the safe and ethical collection, management and sharing of GBV-related data generated through service delivery. The next generation system, GBVIMS+/Primero, serves additional functions as an electronic tool for GBV case management services.

The successful candidate can be based anywhere in the world that International Medical Corps has a program office. It is a remote position with significant travel to country programs as requested.

Job Description

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 TASKS 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

Additional Technical or Language Requirements

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, or LGBTI individuals; 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.

Misconduct Disclosure Scheme

All offers of employment at International Medical Corps are subject to satisfactory references and background checks. International Medical Corps participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme from the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response (SCHR). In accordance with this, we will request information from an applicant’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.