Male Community Mobilizer - Zahle - FOR NATIONAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Background/IRC Summary:  

The International Rescue Committee is an international organization specializing in emergency and humanitarian programming. In response to the influx of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, the IRC started a Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE) program in 2012 with program strategies implemented in various locations in the Northern and Beka’a Governorates. In early 2014, the WPE program also expanded to the Tripoli 5 region.

Job Overview/Summary:

The Male Engagement Officer, as a team member of the IRC’s Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE) team in Bekaa, will work closely with the WPE Manager and other members of the WPE team to adapt existing materials and implement the discussions with men and boys in communities where the WPE program is operating on various topics related to gender, equality, GBV, and risk mitigation.  In addition, the Male Engagement officer will support the efforts of the WPE team to engage community leaders and men in the community to enhance the protection of women and girls.

Major Responsibilities:

• Review existing IRC materials for engagement of men and boys and adapt them as needed to the context incorporating feedback from FGDs with community members, discussions within the WPE team, and inputs from other relevant actors
• Ensure consistent monitoring and evaluation of interventions through end-of-session surveys as well as baseline and final evaluation surveys.
• Participate in learning opportunities around engagement of men and boys, including by shadowing the Male Engagement Officer and Male Community Mobilizer in the Bekaa
• Actively address challenges in program implementation and propose solutions to the WPE manager
• Create detailed weekly and monthly work plans and compile weekly reports in collaboration with GDG co-facilitator
• Work closely with the WPE Manager and Community Mobilizers to devise strategies to engage men and boys in community mobilization efforts aimed at creating a protective environment for women and girls
• Act as the focal point of contact with municipalities and other key local leaders
• Conduct GBV risk assessments with men and boys to gather information about safety and security of women and girls in their community and existing protection mechanisms
• Participate in community mapping and safety planning exercises as part of the general community mobilization initiative
• Lead discussions with men and boys about women and girls’ safety and protection, in close collaboration with the rest of the WPE team
• Facilitate trainings/round tables with key local leaders and community members on GBV, protection principles, safe referrals
• Attend staff meetings and training as required.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs

Professional Standards

• All IRC staff are required to adhere to THE IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct and the IRC country employment policies.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: WPE Senior Officer
Position directly supervises:  None

Indirect Reporting:
Other Internal and/or external contacts:

Internal: Caseworkers, Community Mobilizers, WPE Senior Officers, Akkar Male community mobilizer

External: International and local organizations working on engaging men 

Job Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in social work, community development, social behavioral sciences or related field preferred

Work Experience:

• Proven experience in facilitating discussions, trainings and focus group discussions at the community level
• Experience working with displaced communities to identify and respond to needs of community members

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Clear understanding of gender inequality, and issues surrounding violence against women and girls
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; experience engaging community leaders and other stakeholders
• Positive and professional attitude, able to organize, maintain composure and prioritize work under pressure, work overtime when necessary and be able to coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail;
• Ability to work as a member of a team essential;
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and Excel

Language Skills: 

• Fluency in Arabic required.
• Ability to communicate in English and write clear and concise reports in English strongly preferred

Working Environment:  The position will be based in Zahle with daily travel to program locations in and around Arsal and other covered areas across Bekaa. Security clearance will be obtained on a daily basis.