CARE International in Kenya is looking for qualified Kenyan nationals to fill the following positions in our Refugee Assistance Program in the Dadaab Refugee Camp.

I: JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Gender Project Officer, the Assistant Gender Project Officer will be responsible for assisting in planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and documentation of all SGBV/FGM activities in one of the Dadaab refugee camps. The officer will have a close working relationship with project officers and Lead Psychosocial Officer. The incumbent will work closely with other CARE sectors such as education, Community Development (CDS), WATSAN and Program Support.

II: RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

R1:Designing, planning & implementation of anti-SGBV activities
1.1 Assisting in design & implement strategies for preventing & responding S/GBV
1.2 Attending to reported SGBV cases & clearly document referrals done & ensure follow-up
1.3 Developing an accurate database on GBV incidents & ensure SGBV data is shared with the supervisor and other sector staff on a monthly basis
1.4 Organizing through counseling unit counseling for SGBV survivors and persons at risk.
R2: Designing, planning & implementation of anti-FGM activities
2.1 Mobilizing community participation in anti-FGC activities in the refugee camps
2.2 Participating in meetings with community leaders, anti-FGC support groups and other stakeholders
2.3 Developing innovative and sustain FGC implementation strategies closely monitoring behaviuor change and regularly appraise on existing strategies on FGM/C
2.4 Keeping up to date number of girls abandoning FGM and organizing their counseling or therapy
2.5 Referring all FGC related complications to GTZ-IS and follow-up on the same.
2.6 Conducting training sessions for identified community and agency staff on FGC issues.
2.7 Organizing, attend or facilitate workshops and TOT sessions for incentive workers, change agents, support groups and agency workers.
2.8 Participating in camp based interagency meetings with UNHCR, NCCK, GTZ-IS and GOK for coordination and follow-up on FGC activities.
2.9 Developing and maintaining positive and professional working relationship with agencies

R3. Project Monitoring & Evaluation
3.1 Analyzing, compiling and submitting monthly SGBV reports to the project officer for sharing
3.2 Assisting in the development of project proposal, concept notes & sector publications
3.3 Regularly monitoring FGC activities and provide feedback for adjustment of activities as needed.
3.4 Ensuring that assigned projects achieve set goals, objectives and outcomes
3.5 Assisting in mid term or end of project evaluations on FGC/M on project impact
R 4:Report writing & documentation
4.1 Prepare and submit activity progress reports including weekly, monthly SGBV & SITREPs
4.2 Developing annual procurement plans and timely procurement of sector camp items
4.3 Keeping inventory of all items in the sector and NFIs distributed disaggregated by age gender
4.4 Assisting in the preparation of GAD sector operation plans/work plans & reviews

R 5: Staff supervision
5.1 Hold weekly sessions with CDWs and prepare weekly work plans for the camp
5.2 Assigning tasks to CDWs to ensure effective, efficient and timely implementation
5.3 Conducting regular meetings with CDWs and FGC Support Groups
5.4 Conduct in regular block and home visits to assess and verify activities SGBV cases
5.5 Reporting on the performance of the FGC /SGBV CDWs to the Supervisor as planned.
5.6 Provide CDWs counseling support and mentoring.

III: CONTACTS/KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Internal : CARE Staff.
External : UNHCR and Sister agencies.
IV: WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is based at Dadaab with work allocation in any one of the camps of Ifo or Dagahaley as well as any other extension camps and program sites. This is a none-family working station. Hot weather is prevalent throughout the year with limited basic amenities. Road movement to and from work station to Garissa as well as inter-camp movement must be under police escort (Scheduled convoys). Strict adherence to security instructions all the time. It is a six days work station with a compensatory time off according to CTO policy. The incumbent will be required to travel to Nairobi office and perform official responsibilities as will be required
The incumbent shall reside in the CARE compound while executing official duties and shall obey and adhere to residential compound regulations.

V: QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences
Experience: 2 years of relevant proven working experience in sexual and gender based violence and FGM related program. Applicants with work experience in a refugee setting have an added advantage.
Certificate: Microsoft Office application

Competencies
• Good project report writing skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite
• Ability to apply gender-mainstreaming skills to development is an added advantage.

HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates are invited to send their application letters indicating the reference number, title of the position along with an updated CV, email & telephone contacts of three professional referees to, The Human Resources & Development Manager, CARE International in Kenya, Email: Vacancies@care.or.ke so as to be received not later than Saturday, 31st December 2016. Kindly do not attach any certificates or scanned documents to your application.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
CARE is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equity. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
CARE does not charge any fees at any stage (application, interview, meeting, processing, and training) of the recruitment process.