As part of the Managing Gender-based Violence Programmes in Emergencies (MGBViE) multi-phase global learning program, International Medical Corps is organizing an in-person training course for emerging GBV specialists. With funding from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau for Population, Refugees, and Migration, this eight-day training will build both technical knowledge of GBV and practical skills in GBV programme design and management.
The training is tentatively scheduled for 29 November – 7 December 2022 in Istanbul, Turkey. Deadline to apply is Wednesday, 5 October, Midnight UCT+3 (Turkey).
This training course builds on the MGBViE Phase I free e-learning course. Training topics include:
GBV programme models and approaches
Assessment and M&E
The “GBV Toolkit”— psychosocial support, case management, women and girls’ safe spaces, health, social behaviour change, security & legal/justice, and advocacy
Human resources
TARGETED PARTICIPANTS:
For this initiative, an emerging GBV specialist is someone who demonstrates an interest in managing GBV prevention and response programmes, meets basic academic and communication qualifications to work with a humanitarian organization, and belongs to one of the following categories:
- Single country context experience, meeting basic qualifications for international posts (example: senior national staff within a GBViE programme of a local, national, or international organization)
- Completed relevant academic studies, without substantial international or humanitarian experience (example: international volunteer experience with relevant graduate degree)
- Begun international, humanitarian work with GBV, but with limited experience (example: expatriate GBV programme manager in first year of field work)
- GBV-related experience but no humanitarian experience and ready for transition (example: manager of GBV response services in a developed setting)
- Humanitarian experience in different relevant sector, ready for transition (example: manager of child protection programme)
For this round of MGBViE training, participation will be limited to people who meet the following criteria:
- Fully vaccinated against COVID with EU-approved vaccine
Due to a limited number of slots, the course is only for emerging GBV specialists who are committed to managing focused GBV prevention and
How to register
SELECTION CRITERIA:
- • Demonstrated commitment to GBV prevention and response programming
- • Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in GBV programme management in emergencies
- • Bachelor’s degree with relevant course of study
- • Proficiency in English; working knowledge of a second language preferred
- • Profile matching one of the categories outlined under Target Participants, with preference given to those working with local/ national organizations
Interested candidates must apply online and are requested to upload all materials no later than 5 October 2022 by midnight UCT+3 (Greece).
Application Procedure includes:
Fill out this online application form
Upload a CV or resume
- Upload one letter of reference from a supervisor or other source to support the following points: • The applicant’s qualifications (professional, interpersonal) for taking this course, including commitment toward GBV programming in humanitarian settings
- • If relevant, a referring supervisor’s expectations related to the applicant’s application and transfer of knowledge gained through the course
All materials should be submitted in English.
Both successful and unsuccessful applicants will receive final notification by late October. At that time, selected participants will be asked to present proof of their Covid vaccination.
