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National Specialist for Women Protection and Empowerment Outreach

Dnipro | Odessa | Kharkiv | Kyiv | Zaporizhzhya

  • Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
  • Location: Dnipro | Odessa | Kharkiv | Kyiv | Zaporizhzhya
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Communication and Public Information
    • Women's Empowerment and Gender Mainstreaming
  • Closing Date:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Job Overview:
Under the supervision of the Women Protection and Empowerment Coordinator, the National Specialist for Women’s Protection and Empowerment Outreach will play an important role in achieving the objectives of the Women's Protection and Empowerment (WPE) programme through the implementation of targeted activities aimed at preventing gender-based violence (GBV) and Empowerment. As a member of the GBV AoR Outreach Working Group, the National Specialist for Women’s Protection and Empowerment Outreach will work with national and international partners to strengthen coordinated efforts in GBV awareness and prevention. This role is vital to developing coherent, gender-sensitive advocacy messages that are tailored to effectively reach diverse audiences.

The National Specialist for Women’s Protection and Empowerment Outreach will take an active role in adapting guidance provided by the International Rescue Committee (such as Girls Shine and Women Rise), to align with the specific needs and cultural contexts of local communities, ensuring that all information is both relevant and accessible to diverse groups. Through these initiatives, the National Specialist for Women’s Protection and Empowerment Outreach will ensure that accessible and effective information is disseminated to diverse groups, including vulnerable populations, thus strengthening WPE's commitment to protecting and empowering people at risk throughout Ukraine.

In addition to supporting outreach activities, the National Specialist for Women’s Protection and Empowerment Outreach will actively participate in the support and training of partners who implement components focused on gender-based violence (GBV) prevention, ensuring that these collaborators are well-equipped with the necessary knowledge and resources to effectively address GBV issues within their communities.

Primary Responsibilities
Coordination and Collaboration:
- Collaborate closely with the Women Protection and Empowerment Coordinator and Women Protection and Empowerment - Technical Advisor to ensure the effective implementation of outreach activities aimed at preventing gender-based violence (GBV) and engaging communities in the process.
- Serve as an active member of the GBV AoR Outreach Working Group, working with national and international partners to strengthen coordinated efforts in GBV awareness and prevention.
- Facilitate regular meetings with stakeholders to ensure alignment on outreach objectives and activities, sharing updates and gathering input for continuous improvement.

Co- Leading in theGBV AoR Outreach Working Group:
- Actively participate in meetings of the GBV AoR Outreach Working Group to contribute to discussions and decision-making processes. Execute assigned tasks and responsibilities to ensure the successful implementation of outreach initiatives.
- Engage in regional meetings of the working group to share gather updates, and foster collaboration among stakeholders.
- Lead the development of a set of common, gender-responsive, harmonized messages on GBV prevention, risk mitigation, and response; access to services, based on discussions and agreements among Outreach Working Group members.
- Adapt these messages for different audiences and purposes, ensuring they are culturally relevant and accessible to various community groups.
- Participate in coordination of the GBV Outreach WG with affected communities (IDPs), Child Welfare Committees (CWC), Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), and GBV/protection/anti-trafficking actors in Ukraine, to ensure messages are streamlined and harmonized.

Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Contribute to advocacy efforts by communicating key messages related to GBV prevention and protection to national and local stakeholders.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with local and international organizations working on GBV issues to promote collaboration and resource sharing.

Development Materials and Community Engagement:
- Adapt global IRC curricula, such as Girls Shine and Women Rise, and other, to the Ukrainian context, creating methodological materials and educational guides for Empowerment program areas in accordance with IRC global recommendations.
- Take an active role in adapting guidance provided by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) to align with the specific needs and cultural contexts of local communities, ensuring that all outreach materials are relevant and accessible.
- Support IRC WPE team in creation and disseminating outreach materials, including information resources and communication strategies, to support GBV prevention initiatives.
- Organize and implement awareness campaigns that aim to increase understanding of GBV and reduce stigma, actively engaging with affected communities, including internally displaced persons (IDPs).
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of outreach initiatives, gathering feedback from participants to inform future campaigns and improve effectiveness.

Training and Capacity Building:
- Participate in the training and support of partners implementing components focused on GBV prevention, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary knowledge and resources.
- Conduct training sessions and workshops for field staff and partner organizations to enhance their capacity in GBV prevention and response strategies.

Planning and Strategy Development:
- Agree on key locations, formats, and channels for information dissemination to maximize outreach impact and ensure accessibility for target populations.
- Develop a comprehensive GBV AoR outreach action plan that outlines strategic objectives, activities, and timelines for outreach initiatives.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Position reports to: WPE Coordinator
Internal collaborations within IRC: Senior WPE Manager

Requirements
The National Specialist for Women’s Protection and Empowerment Outreach will need to meet the following requirements:
- A degree in international law, human rights law, social sciences, international relations, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- At least 3 years of experience related to gender-based violence (GBV) or protection initiatives.
- Proven expertise in GBV prevention and response, including awareness-raising, community engagement, and outreach activities.
- Previous experience in developing curricula, guidelines, or methodological recommendations with a focus on gender-based violence (GBV).
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategic planning, results-based management, and data-driven reporting within the context of GBV programming.
- Experience in participating in coordination forums and collaborative working groups.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with strong analytical and writing abilities.
- Additional qualities include the ability to multitask, handle pressure effectively, adapt to changes, and demonstrate flexibility.
- Fluency in spoken and written English; knowledge of Ukrainian and/or Russian.

This position will be based in Kyiv, with travel Kharkiv, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhya, Odesa, Mykolaiv regions.

IRC employees are eligible to the following benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Purposeful job and development opportunities
- English classes and unlimited online training courses
- Life Insurance
- Medical insurance for staff
- Free psychological support to employees and their family members
- 30 calendar days of annual vacation with flexibility beyond the legally set minimum requirements
- Up to 10 days of paid medical leave 

Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
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