GBV Officer (4 positions),Jobs in Uganda, at CARE International

CARE International in Uganda seeks to recruit highly motivated and qualified development

professionals with genuine commitment to  gender equality and women and girls' rights

to fill up the following positions;

Job Title: GBV Officer (4 positions-Arua and  Yumbe) 

Location:Arua and  Yumbe

Organisation:CARE International

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Background Information:

Career Opportunity at CARE International in Uganda  About CARE International CARE International has

been active in  Uganda since 1969 and working in the country continuously since 1979, implementing a  diverse portfolio of programs and projects  ranging from emergency services to economic development and civil society building. Our current programming targets Women, Girls and youth as well as vulnerable groups such as  the extreme poor, internally displaced people,  children to provide assistance and opportunities  for empowerment and sustainable development through addressing the underlying causes of poverty grounded on careful and thorough analysis of power relations between different groups in society and the local context in which they live and work. Our programming is guided by our core values of transformation, Integrity,  Diversity, Equality and excellence

Currently, there are over 898,082 refugee and asylum seekers in Uganda and the number is

increasing with an estimated 1100 new arrivals  every day in the West Nile region. Bidibidi  is one of the largest camps today with over 230,000 people living in squalid conditions and struggling for social services. Over 90% of the  refugee women and girls arriving at the Centre’s  report having been subjected to one form or another of gender based violence. Within the  refugee camps, women report continued abuse  especially late at night when they move to fetch water. 72% of the survivors that have reported abuse in the camps are below 18 years. Gender based violence in the camps is complex and a critical factor in the successful humanitarian  response in this region. Ongoing interventions  will therefore require to strengthen coordination  and networking with the different humanitarian  actors including office of the Prime Minister,  the UN agencies, government departments and service providers to jointly strengthen and support interventions in this area.

Against this background, the GBV Officer will  be expected to support the GBV Specialist in placing emphasis on partner and staff development,

building relationships and contributing to coordination processes with different stakeholders,

ensuring integration of GBV interventions into mainstream prevention  and response sectors. The Emergency GBV Officer will support CARE Uganda's GBV Protection intervention in the West Nile region,  funded by ECHO in partnership with Oxfam  International in Uganda.

In addition to activities  around WASH and Shelter, the project aims  to reduce violence against women, promote  services for survivors of violence and enhance  the capacity of partner organizations and other humanitarian organizations working in the area  of GBV prevention and response.

The Emergency GBV Officer will be  responsible for supporting the development and implementation of project strategies and plans, and ensuring effective partnerships  are strengthened with other humanitarian  actors and District local governments in the  area of operation.

 S/he will ensure that project resources are utilized efficiently and that the  project is able to save lives of refugees and host communities directly or indirectly affected by gender based violence.

Job and Person Specification  (Requirements)

·         Afirst degree in Development Studies, Women  and gender studies, Social sciences or in a

·         related field.

·         A post graduate degree/diploma in  a relevant field is an added advantage.

·         5-7 years and working experience and knowledge in implementing GBV projects and mainstreaming psychosocial programming in  development work.

·         Good understanding of the  UNHCR and local government’s operational procedures and systems.

Application Procedure:

Candidates who are interested in the above  jobs should submit an updated CV and Application letter giving a day time telephone  contact and names, telephone contacts  and email addresses of 3 (three) work related referees Only through our recruitment email ugarecruitment@care.org clearly indicating  the job title in the email subject. CVs will be  received until the 22nd December 2017.

For any questions please call our office on  0312258100/121

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Please Note: that CARE International in Uganda does not ask any applicant payment for any recruitment process