The Organisation
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
Role Purpose
The GBV Officer will contribute to ensuring the quality of GBV and SRHR projects implemented by Plan’s partners and promoting integration with other sector interventions including Child Protection, Education and Economic Empowerment.
Dimensions of the Role
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Programme Manager, the GBV Officer will be providing technical assistance to partners, assuring quality of programming and ensuring adequate coordination and communication on GBV & SRHR.
Accountabilities
Support in Programme Design:
- Support in leading rapid and detailed GBV assessments in new target areas; determine priorities and immediate activities and required resources;
- Ensure GBV and SRHR projects are in line with global minimum standards, including the IASC Guidelines on GBV and MHPSS, Child Protection Minimum Standards, WHO & UNFPA guidance, and Protection principles;
- Support in drafting, reviewing and submitting concept notes, proposals and reports in close coordination with the GBV & SRHR Manager.
Monitoring and Implementation:
- Work closely with Plan International Lebanon’s GBV & SRHR manager and implementing partners to ensure that activities are implemented in a coordinated and phased manner, in accordance with Plan International’s GBV approach, best practices and policy.
- Provide technical guidance and direction including ongoing training, coaching and mentoring to partners’ staff members to ensure quality programming in compliance with Plan International’s GBV & SRHR standards and policies.
- Coordinate closely with partner organisations’ teams to improve the quality of GBV & SRHR programmes and activities;
- Ensure that ethical and sound data collection and information management systems are in place for appropriate GBV analysis, planning, evaluation, and advocacy;
- Ensure regular communication with GBV & SRHR Manager to integrate appropriate technical inputs and priorities in program design implementation;
- Undertake regular field monitoring visits to assess progress and identify technical quality issues and/or other implementation issues, provide solutions and implement modifications as required.
Coordination and Communication:
- Provide updates and reports on GBV & SRHR activities to the GBV & SRHR Manager;
- Participate in SGBV Task Force, RH Sub-Working Group, and other relevant coordination entities, when needed.
- Attend regular calls, meetings, etc. as required by Plan International.
- Maintain flexibility to take on added responsibilities as and when needed.
Human Resources
- Coordinate and/or implement training and briefing of Plan International partners, and other key stakeholders on GBV, SRHR and/or related issues.
Success Metrics: No violations of the corporate standards and policies.
- Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
- Complies with corporate policies and standards: Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, IT Policy, Anti –Fraud and Corruption Policy, Confidentiality Policy, Code of Conduct, Whistle Blowing, HR Policies and Procedures.
- Ensures commitment to Plan’s position on promoting girls’ rights and gender equality, and integrating this into all aspects of work.
Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours
Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of:
- The context in Lebanon, particularly on issues affecting the rights and well-being of children and young people, especially girls and young women.
- Local laws in Lebanon relating to children’s rights and gender equality.
- Global minimum standards, including the IASC Guidelines on GBV, Gender, and MHPSS, Child Protection Minimum Standards, WHO and UNFPA guidance, and Protection principles.
Qualifications and Experience
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or similar is preferable.
- At least three years of demonstrated experience working in the GBV with at least 2 in humanitarian or refugee settings.
- Strong experience in gender mainstreaming and gender transformative approaches.
- Strong experience in working with adolescents and youth.
- Proficiency in Microsoft word and excel.
Skills
- Strong commitment to safeguarding and gender policies both inside and outside the workplace.
- Excellent facilitation skills and ability to deliver trainings.
- Strong character traits, including team work, striving for high performance, emotional stability, resilience, adaptability, and ability to handle stress, strong initiative and self-motivation, cultural and gender sensitivity.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with excellent command of spoken and written English and Arabic.
Plan International’s Values in Practice
We are open and accountable
- Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
- Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
- Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
- Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
- Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people
We strive for lasting impact
- Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
- Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
- Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
- Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together
- Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
- Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
- Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
- Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
We are inclusive and empowering
- We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential
- We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace
- We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.
Level of Contact with Children:
High level
Travel
- In-country travel is estimated at 80%.
- Occasional international travel may be required.
Location: Beirut
Type of Role: Gender
Reports to: GBV & SRHR Manager
Grade: C1
Closing Date: 31 Aug 2020