Adhere to and actively promote a women- and girl-centered approach, as well as the guiding principles of gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response.
Contribute to the development of gender-sensitive awareness messages and informational materials on available GBV services for the target audience.
Organize and implement awareness campaigns aimed at increasing understanding of GBV, actively engaging affected communities, including internally displaced persons (IDPs) and other vulnerable groups.
Monitor and evaluate the impact of outreach initiatives by collecting participant feedback to inform future campaigns and improve effectiveness, including feedback analysis from recipients to determine satisfaction levels and identify needs for enhancing outreach approaches.
Conduct needs assessments for women and adolescent girls to ensure they receive dignity kits, analyze results, and organize distribution to GBV survivors or those at risk, while following a sensitive approach and ensuring a safe environment.
Facilitate group sessions with participants using materials and approaches from the "Girls Shine" and "Women Rise" programs, adapted to the local context.
When necessary, participate in crisis response, including providing life-saving and initial psychological support to women and girls affected by conflict-related emergencies, and support for evacuated populations at evacuation and transit hubs.
Actively participate in internal and external training events, capacity-building sessions, and professional development activities focused on GBV prevention and response. Share acquired knowledge with the team to strengthen collective capacity.
Participate in the preparation and delivery of events and training sessions aimed at increasing GBV awareness and enhancing the capacity of service providers in GBV prevention and response methods.
Develop a cooperation network and maintain effective working relationships with service providers, stakeholders, partners, and relevant actors, including community members and GBV response entities.
Coordinate key locations, formats, and channels for disseminating GBV-related information to maximize the impact of outreach and ensure accessibility for target groups.
Contribute to the development of the GBV outreach action plan, including activities and an implementation schedule.
Ensure proper, safe, and confidential referrals of GBV survivors.
Prepare weekly and monthly activity and achievement reports in accordance with Program requirements.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Language: Ukrainian required; English desirable
Education: Higher education in social work, human rig
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
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.
This vacancy is open only for national Ukrainian candidates
JOB OVERVIEW
Under the supervision of the Women's Protection and Empowerment Officer, the Women's Protection and Empowerment Program Outreach Facilitator will play a crucial role in achieving the program's goals by implementing targeted activities aimed at preventing gender-based violence (GBV) and empowering women. This role is key in developing consistent, gender-sensitive messaging effectively delivered to diverse audiences.
Through outreach activities related to GBV, the Outreach Facilitator ensures that accessible and effective information is disseminated among various groups, including vulnerable populations, thereby strengthening the program's relevance in protecting and empowering at-risk individuals in the Odesa, Mykolaiv, and Kherson regions.
Theirc · Mykolaiv, Ukraine